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...
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Health Care Fraud
Arrests made in alleged false billing healthcare scheme
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...
18 NBA players charged in healthcare fraud case
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...
Doctor faces fraud and drug charges
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...
What happens when doctors commit health care fraud?
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...
Understanding the types of Medicaid fraud
Medicaid and other types of health care fraud are on the rise in New York City and around the country. If you have been charged with health care fraud, you could face considerable penalties including fines and imprisonment. Understanding health care fraud is a key...
Health care fraud and medical bills
A hospital stay in New York can be very expensive, and the number of charges for just a couple of days as an inpatient can be mind-blowing. If you've ever looked closely at an itemized medical bill, you'll know how difficult these charges are to keep track of. Some...
Protecting yourself from the dangers of Medicaid and Medicare fraud
In New York, many people depend on Medicaid or Medicare to help take care of their medical needs. Unfortunately, some members of these programs will take advantage of everything these programs offer. With that in mind, here are a few common ways that Medicaid or...
A closer look at prescription medication fraud
Medical professionals in New York often find themselves treating many patients, but not all patients are visiting doctors to get better. People might utilize all sorts of ways to get prescriptions they do not need. Here's more information about a few common types of...
What are the most common types of Medicare fraud?
Unfortunately, Medicare fraud remains a growing problem throughout New York City and the rest of the nation. This situation occurs when someone in the medical profession commits fraud to receive money from their patients. However, there are several ways for someone to...