In an effort to curb Medicare fraud, the government codified law and promised to pay people who provide tips or inside information leading to fraud. Through this move, even ordinary individuals like you can participate in reducing crime and shedding light on undetected fraud that has plagued the health care system over the years. That … Read more
Over the past few years, healthcare regulations have introduced new rules and undergone frequent revisions. So whether you are a solo practitioner or a multinational healthcare organization, it is important to adapt and take note of these changes. In the United States, healthcare is one of the most regulated industries. Some are torn on whether … Read more
Having worked with several professionals for many years, we have noticed some of the most common unethical medical billing practices that health care providers tend to make. Whether it is intentional or not, these unethical medical billing practices have plagued the system and made both patients’ life and medical providers’ jobs a lot difficult. Just … Read more
The Civil Rights Acts of 1991 was created in response to a series of unpopular decisions made by the Supreme court. Besides overturning these questionable decisions, the Civil Rights Act of 1991 also aims to amend several parts of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Since the 1964 Civil Rights Act was never … Read more
Unemployment fraud penalties can come in many forms. Whether you intentionally or unknowingly commit fraud, you are up for both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties usually just involve fines and paying back the excess amount you collected; while criminal penalties can push you to spend time in jail or serve time in prison. Either … Read more
Unemployment Insurance Fraud is collecting benefits based on false information. If you knowingly collect unemployment insurance benefits even if you are ineligible, then you might be committing UI fraud. Some of the examples of UI claimants’ fraud are continuing to collect UI benefits even if you already return to work; collecting more benefits by not … Read more
Individuals or entities who commit Medicare fraud can be convicted of a felony. But, it is not always the case; some are just exposed to penalties, fines, exclusion, and so on. Felony is a criminal offense punishable by more than one year in prison. Medicare is a federal program, and defrauding the government and its … Read more
An email, a text, or a call from a referral is exciting, especially when it offers you a package full of opportunities and surprises. But in the federal healthcare programs, it is another story to tell. Admit it or not, getting yourself a discount or a freebie warms your heart. This capitalist set-up shapes your … Read more
A qui tam lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act is perhaps one of the strongest whistleblower protection laws in the U.S. It is also one of the most serious cases a civilian can file and therefore must be done with caution and full understanding of the subsequent implications and/or consequences. Unfortunately, there are dozens … Read more
Medicare has been part of your journey, bringing a story of hope, strength, and courage to live a healthy and tranquil life. For every benefit that Medicare brings is building a hero in you. A hero who perseveres to become stronger, determines to be productive, and strives to be of services to others. But for … Read more
