Healthicity Blog

1. Doctor Convicted in $8.9 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme –“A federal jury found a physician guilty today for her role in a scheme involving approximately $8.9 million in fraudulent Medicare claims

The OIG continues its voice of concern over opioid overutilization and misuse in the context of Medicare and Medicaid.

1. Ohio Hospital Operator Agrees to Pay United States $14.25 Million to Settle Alleged False Claims Act Violations Arising From Improper Payments to Physicians –

1. Lewiston-Auburn Men Indicted for Health Care Fraud – “United States Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced today that a federal Grand Jury sitting in Portland handed down an indictment

Ever wonder how the OIG investigates fraud? What do they look for? What challenges to they face?

If you were looking for a sound financial investment, what kind of return on your money would you consider good? 8%, 10%, 20%? How about 652%!! If you could find such an ROI, wouldn’t it be amazing?

1. Doctor Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud, Accepting Kickbacks to Prescribe Highly Addictive Version of Fentanyl –

1. Gainesville Physician and Ex-Wife Indicted in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy –