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.
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...
How to Respond When the Audit Letter Arrives: Insights from a Healthcare Attorney
Selling or Buying a Medical Practice? Avoid These Compliance Pitfalls
Healthcare transactions, like selling or acquiring a medical practice, are fraught with compliance challenges. If not addressed, these issues can derail deals, reduce valuations, or expose you to legal risks. In our latest episode of Compliance Conversations, CJ Wolf talks with healthcare attorney ...