Healthicity Blog

1. Former Owner of Sleep Study Businesses Convicted of Fraud Conspiracy -

1. Medical Device Maker AngioDynamics Agrees to Pay $12.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations –

The DOJ and OIG recently announced the 2018 Fraud Takedown which resulted in charges against 601 individuals responsible for over $2 Billion in fraud, according to the federal government

1. Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty in Compounding Pharmacy Fraud Scheme –

1. New York Doctor Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Taking Bribes In Test - Referral Scheme With New Jersey Clinical Lab –

The OIG recently submitted their semiannual report to Congress. The report summarizes the significant work of the OIG for the reporting period covering October 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018.

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

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 –