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. […]
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 […]
What Health Care Providers Should Know About Billing Fraud
March 2, 2016 by ·
Whether you’re a dentist, an orthopedic surgeon, or an eye doctor, medical billing is a component of your everyday operations. In America, health care providers typically collect a co-pay from patients, then submit the remainder of the claim to insurance companies or Medicaid and Medicare for reimbursement. Medical billing fraud occurs when a […]
Get Help Fighting Your Health Care Fraud Charges Today
March 23, 2015 by ·
Health care fraud can seem like a minor crime, especially when an individual commits an act that seems like it has little impact and doesn’t really “hurt anyone.” But a conviction for health care fraud, especially when the defendant is a professional who depends on a license to practice, can irreparably change the course of […]
Health Care Fraud: Choose The Attorney That You Can Trust
March 20, 2015 by ·
Did you know that it’s estimated that as much as 10% of all the money spent on health care every year is paid out on fraudulent claims? Health care fraud is a crime addressed by both state and federal laws, and one that has significant potential penalties. At the first sign of an inquiry by an administrative […]
Why Pharmacies Might Need A White Collar Crime Attorney
January 31, 2015 by ·
We recognize what an incredible feat it is just to become a pharmacist, so when you or your pharmacy is being investigated for criminal activity it’s not something you can take likely. After all, your career and all your years of schooling are on the line. That’s why you need to contact a white collar […]
3 Things That Can Get You In Trouble In A Hospital (and Why You’ll Need a White Collar Crime Attorney)
January 28, 2015 by ·
The amazing complexities of hospitals creates an environment where people can get into trouble, whether intentionally or unintentionally. To a prosecuting attorney, there’s not much difference between someone who is willfully abusing an insurance company and someone who was giving inaccurate coding information. People are also more likely to sue hospitals and staff because they […]
