Calif. budget proposal threatens fraud prosecutions
A proposal to downgrade most insurance crimes in California from felonies to misdemeanors would weaken anti-fraud efforts and expose consumers to...
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Citing fraud concerns, Ct. guv vetoes rescission bill
In a move that infuriated consumer advocates, Gov. M. Jodi Rell vetoed a bill that would have made it more difficult...
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Feds should partner with insurers to fight health fraud
If the U.S. can cut out fraud from the health-insurance system, we can all save a lot of money and get...
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Texas and Connecticut enact anti-solicitation laws
Texas and Connecticut have enacted new laws to cut down on fraudulent practices of enticing accident victims into fraud scams. The...
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California may reclassify fraud as misdemeanor crime
Fraud fighters in California were stunned this week when Gov. Schwarzenegger proposed reclassifying 73 felonies—including some insurance scams—as misdemeanors. The proposal,...
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Fla. governor signs bill to monitor prescription use
Florida will join 38 other states that have created prescription drug monitoring systems under a bill quietly signed into law today...
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GOP brings back association health plan proposal
Congressional GOPers today unveiled a list of some 25 elements of an alternative plan to reform health care. No details are...
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Fla. Gov signs bill he says will reduce health care fraud
Legislation changing a health insurance billing procedure, which drew support from doctors and opposition from consumer advocates and others, became law...
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Anti-fraud provisions included in health care reform bill
Anti-fraud provisions are just a small part of the 651-page health care reform bill unveiled by Senator Edward Kennedy’s (D-MA) committee...
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Texas anti-solicitation bill approved by legislature
Texas lawmakers passed HB 148, legislation aimed at telemarketers who contact crash victims by purchasing accident reports from local police departments....
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