Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 27, 2022

A federal jury convicted a licensed Illinois psychologist of defrauding Medicare over the course of several years by causing the submission of fraudulent claims for psychotherapy services he never provided. The psychologist was convicted of four counts of healthcare fraud.

Nursing Homes 59

Nursing Homes Fraud US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 59

Med-Net Compliance

JULY 20, 2022

A federal jury convicted a New York ENT doctor for defrauding Medicare and Medicaid by causing the submission of false and fraudulent claims for surgical procedures that were not performed. Specifically, between January 2014 and February 2018, the doctor billed Medicare and Medicaid approximately $585,000 and was paid approximately $191,000.

Fraud 59

Fraud Doctors Medicare Medicare 59

Health Law RX

JUNE 2, 2023

The Prior SafeCo Standard Until yesterday, defendants could seek dismissal of fraud claims based on the absence of scienter by relying on the two-part test codified by the Court in SafeCo Ins. A mistake is still a mistake, not fraud. of America v. 3] That test posed two questions. per 30-day supply). [9] per 30-day supply). [10]

Fraud 52

Fraud Governance Medicaid Medicaid 52

Hall Render

APRIL 6, 2022

The relator alleged that these programs and subsequent reporting of the retail price, and not the discounted price, violated Medicare Part D’s requirement that a pharmacy must report the usual and customary price charged for the drugs. SuperValu Inc., of America v. Burr was applicable to lawsuits brought under the False Claims Act.

Medicare 72

Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 72

Innovaare Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Annually, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releases star ratings, which measure the quality of care health plans deliver for its members. Launched in 2007, star ratings enable the CMS as well as consumers to compare health plans on metrics other than cost. Read More – Medicare Star Ratings Changes 2021 .

Medicare 40

Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 40