Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
When people see doctors in New York the health care provider typically bills their health insurance company for payment. Many people have private health insurance through their employer or pay for it on their own. Many other people have Medicare or Medicaid in place...
When an individual, health care provider or company defrauds the federal government, insurers, or state or federal aid programs such as New York Medicaid, they have committed health care fraud. Persons convicted can receive years in prison with costly fines. Federal...
Thirteen individuals have been arrested in a massive New York City corruption scandal. The charges include money laundering, health care fraud, bribery and a host of other charges. The announcement was made by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of...
There are several types of healthcare fraud and different fraudulent practice doctors may be accused of. Doctors and medical care providers who are facing serious allegations of healthcare fraud should be familiar with what those charges can include and how to defend...
Medicaid fraud happens, and federal courts in New York may become home to civil fraud lawsuits initiated by a U.S. attorney. On Nov. 24, 2021, the Southern District of New York issued a press release announcing a civil fraud lawsuit against a non-profit organization...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has announced that two acupuncturists, six physical therapists and a cashier have been charged with conspiring to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute, commit health care fraud and engage in money...
Federal and state law enforcement is vigilant about trying to catch people who might be committing various forms of healthcare fraud. In New York and across the United States, this type of illegal activity is common. Since it can be difficult for government entities...
Healthcare insurance fraud is an issue across the United States. Those who are involved in a fraud case may find themselves facing serious criminal charges, including federal charges. Extensive fines, jail time and more could result. A person’s career and their future...
Doctors work hard to help the patients get better, but sometimes doctors get into trouble themselves. According to the FBI, which is the nation's primary investigator of the subject, fraud in the health care industry costs Americans tens of billions of dollars every...
When patients visit a doctor or stay in a hospital, they often hand over their insurance and billing information without much thought. The doctor and the health care facility's staff should pay careful attention to all the billing steps to ensure everything is...
