California Senate OKs watered down immunity bill
The California Senate approved an amended version of SB 156 that would allow the insurance department and prosecutors to meet with...
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Md. regulator disappointed about death of fraud bill
While a bill giving Maryland officials greater power to pursue Medicaid fraud died during this session of the General Assembly, the...
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California bill seeks to expand immunity for insurers
The California Senate is considering a bill that would “immunize” insurers from potential defamation lawsuits when they meet to discuss fraud...
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Bill in Wisconsin would limit health policy recissions
The scenario plays out regularly in Wisconsin: Someone gets sick and files a medical claim, but instead of paying the bill,...
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Legislature in Hawaii OKs bill to expand fraud bureau
After several years of attempts, the Hawaii legislature has sent a bill to the governor that would expand the jurisdiction of...
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Bill to broaden immunity for insurers advances in Calif.
The California Senate Banking, Financial and Insurance Committee unanimously approved a bill that would allow the insurance department and state prosecutors...
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HHS inspector general airs wish list for health reform
HHS’s Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) contribution to the battle against health care fraud will be essential to any health care...
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Feds order medical providers to protect against ID theft
The Federal Trade Commission recently voted to extend the deadline to August 1 for Medical practices to implement identity theft protection...
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Florida house passes bill targeting healthcare fraud
In an effort to crack down on healthcare fraud, the Florida House on Monday unanimously passed tighter licensing rules for certain...
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Legislation to expand fraud bureau in Hawaii advances
The Hawaii legislature is closer to passing a bill to expand the jurisdiction of the state’s insurance fraud unit, according to...
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