Healthicity Blog

1. Merced Former CEO and Licensed Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud –

The U.S. Department of Justice has recently announced another location for a Medicare Fraud Strike Force.  This newest location is the Newark/Philadelphia Regional Medicare Fraud Strike Force.

1. Grenada Lake Medical Center to Pay More Than $1.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Medically Unnecessary Psychotherapy Services –

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

The most recent report posted by the OIG addresses what they feel are the compliance vulnerabilities in the Medicare Hospice program.

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

A few weeks ago, we reported on testimony the OIG provided on Capitol Hill regarding Medicaid overpayments and fraud.

1. United States Settles False Claims Act Allegations Against Liberty Ambulance For $1.2 Million –