Nationwide Physical Therapy Providers Found to Be in Violation of the False Claims Act

When a medical services provider agrees to work with patients receiving Medicare or Medicaid, it must abide by certain guidelines and rules with regard to the services offered to that patient. Of course, medical services must meet industry standards and be performed by a licensed physician. In addition, Medicare or […]

False Claims Act Allegations Result in Settlement Involving Ambulance Provider

According to statistics, the False Claims Act is integral in punishing healthcare fraud involving Medicare and Medicaid. While these cases often involve fraud by physicians’ offices or pharmaceutical companies, the FCA covers any situation involving reimbursement of a claim through a federal healthcare agency. If any person or entity submits […]

South Florida Clinic to Pay for Using Unqualified Medical Personnel

The False Claims Act is drafted to prevent unlawful advancements of money from the federal government to contractors or entities doing business on behalf of federal programs. In recent years, one of the most frequent victims of fraud under the FCA is the Medicare program, which provides healthcare coverage for […]

Medicare Fraud

What is Medicare? Medicare is a government-sponsored health insurance program. It is administered by the Social Security Administration for United States citizens who are age 65 and over or for those people who suffer from a disability. The program is paid for and funded by the United States federal government. […]

Whistleblowers Receive Over $7 Million After Momence Meadows Nursing Home is Found Guilty by a Jury

In a recent whistleblower lawsuit against the Illinois-based Momence Meadows Nursing Center (MMNC) and its former owner, a jury opted to impose fines of over $28 million. After a nine day trial, MMNC was found guilty of mistreating elderly and disabled residents, Medicare/Medicaid fraud and billing government sponsored programs for […]