Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement

Fraud & Abuse:

Feds Fixate On Physicians In October Enforcement

Medicare fraud schemes abound in latest round of settlements. As the year winds down, enforcement appears to be ramping up. The following cases highlight the feds’ heightened scrutiny of Medicare fraud committed by physicians and other clinicians — and their willingness to bring significant penalties. Take a look at these high-profile October 2023 charges and settlements aimed at healthcare providers. [...]
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