Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has proposed stronger penalties to prevent fraud and unethical sales tactics by insurance companies and their agents. More than 200 companies offer Medicare Advantage plans and then col...
the apprehension of 90 persons for allegedly being involved in a 260 million dollar Medicare fraud. Topics discussed include the providers' need to be aware of laws regarding Medicare claims, the enforcement of the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI), and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)....
Damages are the most critical issue in aqui tamcase. The False Claims Act (the “FCA”) was enacted to provide restitution to the government for losses sustained as a result of fraud. The statute authorizes the award of actual damages and civil penalties to ensure that the government is made...
Faking Auto Accident Injuries for insurance settlements or phony medical treatment charges (also known as Health Care Claims Fraud) Arraigning for any medical or Medicaid treatments in exchange for kickbacks Overcharging for Medicaid services
fall in theFederal Crimepurview. But if someone made an exact replica of a stock certificate of a major corporation, added a forged signature and then passed it on to someone else for monetary advantage, it would fall under this part of the NY Penal Code, not to mention many other crimes...
the apprehension of 90 persons for allegedly being involved in a 260 million dollar Medicare fraud. Topics discussed include the providers' need to be aware of laws regarding Medicare claims, the enforcement of the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI), and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)....
MEDICARE, MEDICAID FRAUD AND ABUSE The government's focus on health care fraud has been felt strongly in the home care industry. Several antifraud initiatives have targeted home health agencies, hospices, and durable medical equipment suppliers. The assault is expected to... BC VLADECK - 《Jama...
Health Care Fraud and Abuse Laws Affecting Medicare and Medicaid: An Overview A number of federal statutes address fraud and abuse in federally funded health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Using these statutes, the f... J Staman - Library of Congress. Congressional Research Servic...
Medicare Fraud Rampant, Federal Investigators Find Devising Plan for Reform Is Difficult for Congress A NURSING HOME operator in northern California bilks Medicare out of nearly $4 million.And he might have got away with it if he hadn't submitted forged inv... ES1LA Times - Medicare Fraud Ra...