Category Archives: Medicare Fraud
Medical Identity Theft And HIPAA Defense For Doctors Accused Of Patient Data Misuse
A Miami doctor does not have to steal patient information to become the focus of a medical identity theft investigation. The first warning may come from a patient disputing a bill, a pharmacy questioning a prescription, or a payer asking about a claim tied to the doctor’s provider number. By the time the practice… Read More »
The Signature You Can’t Take Back
Telehealth Orders, Signed Certifications, and Federal Fraud Exposure A note for physician clients on the criminal risk in signing telemedicine orders and prescriptions For a physician, signing a doctor’s order can feel like the smallest act of the day. The patient information is already filled in, the equipment is already selected, and all that… Read More »
Lessons From A Recent Major Medicare Fraud Case
Medicare fraud is a serious issue that continues to burden both taxpayers and legitimate healthcare providers across the United States. A recent guilty plea from Jamie P. McNamara, a Missouri man involved in a sophisticated scheme to defraud Medicare of millions, highlights the complex nature of these crimes and underscores the importance of vigilance,… Read More »
Medicare Fraud During COVID-19: Unpacking A Recent Case Of Laboratory Testing Fraud
The COVID-19 pandemic brought not only unprecedented health challenges but also created opportunities for fraud schemes targeting vulnerable individuals and public funds. A recent indictment involving Patrick Britton-Harr, a former resident of Annapolis, Maryland, and now of Charleston, South Carolina, underscores the severity of these fraudulent activities and their broad impact. Britton-Harr has been… Read More »
