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How Does Federal Law Define & Punish Medicare Fraud?

U.S. federal law includes strict prohibitions against fraud committed in the Medicare or larger health care context. In terms of Medicare, specifically, it is a health insurance program offered by the U.S. federal government. Under this program, individuals and those over 65 years old can receive medical benefits and services.…
Sami Azhari
April 19, 2021
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Medicare Fraud: 18 USC 287 & 1320a-7b

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare fraud continues to cost taxpayers over $40 billion each year. In spite of recent declines in fraudulent payment rates, CMS is working to expand existing initiatives and incorporate innovative strategies into their multipronged approach to fraud prevention—a campaign that…
Sami Azhari
January 13, 2021
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