Oklahoma governor vetoes workers comp fraud bill
Gov. Brad Henry has vetoed two bills, including one calling for additional penalties for those who commit workers’ compensation fraud. Henry...
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U.S. Reps. from Fla. propose stronger fraud penalties
People accused of Medicare fraud would face tougher penalties under a new bill that is expected to be announced Tuesday morning....
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Lawmakers in Maryland pass false claims act
Maryland lawmakers voted Friday to create civil penalties for people who make false health claims to help the state recover millions...
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Colo. House passes bill to increase anti-fraud funding
The Colorado House has passed a bill to increase funding to help fight insurance fund by surcharging insurance companies. Insurers currently...
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Editorial: Scrap the anti-surveillance legislation
It is understandable that some Colorado lawmakers want to give injured workers a greater voice in the workers’ compensation system, but...
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Hope builds that N.Y. lawmakers may act on auto fraud
A New York State Senate Insurance Committee staff member said the Senate may consider no-fault fraud legislation this session after the...
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Anti-surveillance bill still advancing in Colorado
Colorado lawmakers have begun debate on a package of tough reforms for Colorado’s workers compensation program after injured workers told lawmakers...
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False claims act bill passed by Maryland senate
State senators voted overwhelmingly Tuesday for legislation intended to combat Medicaid fraud, a year after rejecting a similar measure amid strong...
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Colorado Senate to take up surveillance bill tomorrow
The Judiciary Committee of the Colorado Senate will take up a bill tomorrow aimed at curbing alleged abuse in surveillance of...
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Health care reform aids further fraud prosecutions
The health care reform bill signed into law by President Obama March 23 includes provisions designed to strengthen the federal government’s...
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