A Washington State urgent care companyoperating multiple clinics across several cities recently agreed to pay $2.8 million to settle allegations tied to improper billing for diagnostic testing. In a new Deeper Than the Headlines segment, Healthicity’s CJ Wolf, MD, explains what went wrong—and why...
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Deeper Than the Headlines: When Compliance Fails: Kickbacks, Gift Cards, and a Costly Conviction
In this episode of Deeper Than the Headlines, CJ Wolf, MD, takes a closer look at a cautionary case that hits uncomfortably close to home for compliance professionals.
Behavioral Health Compliance Under Scrutiny: Recent Enforcement Actions and Lessons Learned
Deeper Than the Headlines: Cardiologist Sentenced in $40M Fraud Case Highlights Stark Compliance Risks
In August 2025, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced the sentencing of Dr. Niranjan Mittal, a Brooklyn cardiologist, to 37 months in prison. Dr. Mittal pled guilty to one count of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute in connection with a scheme that included improper...
Exploring Medical Coding Allegations in a High-Profile Case
In this episode of Deeper Than the Headlines, CJ Wolf walks us through the details behind a headline that’s making waves: A Minnesota couple indicted in connection with allegations around a $15 million medical billing fraud case. At first glance, it might seem like another fraud story—but a deeper...
Navigating Healthcare Compliance and Fraud: Insights from a Legal Expert
In the latest episode of Compliance Conversations, host Dr. CJ Wolf sits down with Rebecca Busch, a healthcare compliance expert with over four decades of experience. From her early days as a trauma nurse to her current role as a sought-after expert witness, Rebecca has seen it all in the...