By Steve Combs | Published July 1, 2014 | Posted in Healthcare Law | Tagged Tags: federal fraud laws, Florida healthcare attorney, healthcare compliance, penalties for healthcare compliance violations | Leave a comment
The healthcare environment is changing fast in the United States. Steering clear of compliance violations is key to maintaining the health of your patients — and your practice. In early April, a federal grand jury delivered a 59-count indictment implicating 10 Florida residents for participating in a scheme to defraud Medicare through submitting false claims Read More
Read MoreA Florida Hospital recently agreed to a record fine to settle a whistleblower claim with the U.S. Justice Department. The federal Stark Law defines referral relationships between a physician and other providers. This complicated legislation prohibits caregiver referrals to an entity with whom they have a financial relationship, if services for the patient are to Read More
Read MoreFor doctors, patients and institutional providers alike, the activation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been widely regarded with uncertainty and trepidation. While much coverage has been devoted to how the new law’s provisions could affect patients and insurance companies throughout the United States, decidedly less focus has been given to the impact it Read More
Read MoreIn most professional practices, referrals from friends, family and colleagues are an important part of bringing in new business. However, physicians must be careful because federal legislation known as the Stark Law makes it illegal for them to refer patients to colleagues or organizations with which they have certain financial relationships. While the law is Read More
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