Insurer bad-faith legislation advances in Michigan
Michigan insurance companies say that so-called “bad faith” bills approved by the House Insurance Committee today are unnecessary and will open...
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Maine seeks input on possible creation of fraud bureau
Although the Maine Attorney General’s Office already maintains a small staff to investigate financial crimes, including insurance scams, there is no...
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Fraud fighters urged to voice support at town halls
If you have an opportunity to attend a town hall meeting sponsored by your congressman or senator, do so. If you’re...
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Is fraud being neglected in health care reform?
When Theresa Langlois read her insurance statement she knew her podiatrist had been cheating Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. “It...
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Del. governor signs bill to curb indy contractor abuse
Governor Markell has signed a new law which imposes tough penalties against construction companies which falsely classify their employees as “independent...
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Regulation of medical discount cards begins in Wash.
“Get your medical bills lowered.” “A solution so simple, it’s brilliant.” “The savings do not stop there.” As people struggle to...
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Bill would require providers be paid by direct deposit
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she hopes to include legislation to prevent Medicare fraud in the health reform bill being debated...
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VIDEO: Will health reform increase medical fraud?
Nice opportunity for me to be a guest on today’s Glenn Beck show on the Fox News Channel. His agenda clearly...
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Delaying claims could get costly for insurers in Michigan
Insurance companies would face millions of dollars in fines, damages and attorney fees for denying or delaying valid claims under legislation...
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Anti-fraud proposals advance on Capitol Hill
Watching the “sausage making” in the Senate health committee this week was both entertaining and inspiring. It was interesting to see...
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