Philly DA weighs in on federal health care fraud bill
This past summer, eight people were indicted for attempting to steal $100 million from Medicare, effectively charging taxpayers for HIV and...
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State legislators endorse Coalition model fraud act
The comprehensive model insurance fraud law drafted by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud has won an endorsement by state legislators, which...
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State lawmakers adopt tough airbag fraud law
Adoption of a wide-ranging airbag fraud model law by America’s state lawmakers could spur more action against a deadly insurance scam...
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New regs proposed in N.Y. to crackdown on auto fraud
New York State Insurance Department Superintendent James Wrynn has proposed regulatory changes to help combat phony auto injury claims that plague...
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Medical suppliers decry bill to delay paying suspect claims
A bill that would give CMS more time to pay claims when fraud is suspected could punish legitimate providers, stakeholders say....
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Final Senate health bill comes up short on fraud
The final Senate health reform bill was released this evening — and for the fraud-fighting community, the 2,074-page proposal contains little...
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Bill would allow more time to investigate health claims
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced a bill that would allow HHS to delay Medicare payments in order to give the government...
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Federal bill would require background checks on docs
Calling South Florida “ground zero for health-care fraud,” Senator George LeMieux today introduced a bill that would require criminal background checks...
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Are Congressional Democrats soft on health care fraud?
Last night’s 60 Minutes segment on medical fraud made for great tv. The piece featured an interview with a disguised fraudster,...
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Fraud focus of U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today
A Senate committee will look at health-care fraud, which is one of the biggest money-wasters in the U.S. medical system. Joel...
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