The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association estimates that health care fraud costs our country approximately $68 billion a year! Medical billing fraud rests under the health care fraud umbrella and is responsible for millions of the fraud dollars lost each year. Keep reading to learn more about medical billing fraud. Health care fraud affects everyone. […]
Do You Need a White Collar Crime Lawyer to Help with a Medical Billing Audit?
July 28, 2016 by ·
If you’re facing charges for a white collar crime in Newark, NJ, you need seasoned professional to defend your case. Look no further than esteemed white collar crime lawyer Robert J. DeGroot! Today’s blog post will focus on the white collar crime known as medical billing fraud. What is a medical billing audit? Simply put, […]
How To Prepare For A Medicare Billing Audit
March 15, 2016 by ·
A doctor’s main concern is for his or her patients. Making sure that every person under their care has reliable, high-quality services to help them address or prevent illness is their top priority. Most doctors don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what happens after they leave the examination room, let alone […]
What Are The Penalties For Health Care Fraud?
March 10, 2016 by ·
Doctors and health care providers of all kinds must be vigilant to avoid even the appearance of billing fraud. These white collar crimes are taken very seriously by the government, and it’s necessary to enlist the services of an experienced in attorney in Newark if charges are filed. According to the Economist, “Federal prosecutors had […]
4 Ways People Commit Health Care Fraud Without Even Knowing It
March 6, 2016 by ·
Health care fraud is a serious issue in America. Experts estimate that fraud and abuse of the medical billing system takes billions of dollars out of the economy each year. This fraud is one of many factors that contribute to rising healthcare costs, or even loss of coverage for some individuals. While most of […]
