Monthly Archives: October 2026
When Marketing Companies And Call Centers Become Part Of A Substance Abuse Fraud Investigation
Substance abuse treatment providers often rely on outside companies to advertise their services, answer calls from prospective patients, verify insurance information, or connect people with treatment programs. In South Florida’s large treatment and recovery industry, those relationships may involve marketing companies and call centers operating far from the facility itself. A business arrangement intended… Read More »
Physician Compensation Based On Productivity: Navigating Federal Enforcement Risks
A physician may receive a productivity bonus after performing more procedures, expanding clinic hours, or taking on a heavier patient load. Years later, federal investigators may place those payments beside referral data and argue that the compensation rewarded business sent elsewhere in the health system rather than the physician’s own work. The formula becomes… Read More »
When HIPAA Violations Become Criminal Charges
Healthcare professionals and employees routinely handle sensitive patient information as part of their work. Federal criminal exposure may arise when investigators believe a person knowingly accessed medical records without authorization, disclosed patient information to an unauthorized recipient, or used that information for personal or financial gain. A HIPAA investigation can begin with a single… Read More »