BC Advantage - 2014 Issue 3

Get to Know the Five Most Important Federal Fraud and Abuse Laws Applying to Physicians...the Impact is Strong!

By: Julie Sheppard, BSN, JD, CHCWhile most medical professionals deserve the trust and respect from the public, there are still cases where fraud and abuse occur within the healthcare system. The laws that combat fraud and abuse are complex, and it is important for physicians and their office managers to understand these laws. Potential violations have strong impact and could result in criminal penalties, civil fines, exclusion from the Federal health care programs, or loss of a medical license from the State medical board. According to the Office of the Inspector General, the five most important Federal fraud and...

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