HIPAA Journal

MARCH 16, 2022

This is the first settlement to be reached under the DOJ Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative, which was launched in 2021. We will continue to ensure that those who do business with the government comply with their contractual obligations, including those requiring the protection of sensitive government information.”. “We

Fraud 98

Fraud Electronic Medical Records Governance HIPAA 98

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Healthsouth of Sarasota Limited Partnership, et al , the Eleventh Circuit held that for a plaintiff to qualify as engaging in “protected activity,” the plaintiff must demonstrate that they had both a subjectively reasonable belief of fraud and an objectively reasonable belief of fraud. Background. Retaliation Under the FCA. 3730(h)(1).

Fraud 40

Fraud Governance Compliance 40

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 15, 2023

The contract was renewed by FHKC through 2020, with the federal government covering 86% of the payments to Jelly Bean Communications Design. FHKC is a state-created entity that offers health and dental insurance to children in Florida between the ages of 5 and 18.

Health Insurance 74

Health Insurance HIPAA Due Diligence Fraud 74

The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 22, 2012

On September 27, 2012, Public Citizen, a watchdog group, reported whistleblowers have initiated $6.6 billion in penalties against drug manufacturers in 2012. Most of these penalties are for fraudulently overcharging government programs. By Danielle M. Murray, J.D.

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Medicaid Fraud Governance 40

The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 3, 2012

On September 19, 2012, power wheelchair suppliers voiced their concerns over a new government program called the Power Mobility Devices (PMDs) Demonstration at a Senate Special Committee on Aging. By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law.

Medicare 40

Medicare Medicare Fraud Medicaid 40

Healthcare Law Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

” The currently proposed provision has similar effect to the language CMS proposed in 2012 and, after consideration of comments, ultimately rejected in the 2014 Final Rule (Medicare Advantage and Part D) and 2016 Final Rule (Medicare Part A and Part B). The FCA is a fraud statute, requiring intent. 3729(b)(1)(A).

Overpayments 52

Overpayments Overpayment ACA Medicare 52

The Health Law Firm

MARCH 4, 2013

A report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on February 27, 2013, announced that Medicare will remain a "high-risk" program with respect to its fraud and waste vulnerability. In 2012, according to the report, CMS let more than $44 billion in improper payments go out. By Lance O. Leider, J.D.,

Medicare 40

Medicare Medicare Fraud Medicaid 40