Obama is Targeting Doctors That Take Advantage of Charging Medicare

February 7, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

Medicare Doctors who are attempting to take advantage of the government by chronically overbilling and charging Medicare for unnecessary patient care and equipment are the latest target of the Obama Administration. Doctors engaged in the Medicare program follow guidelines that cover necessary procedures and the allowable reimbursement fees associated with those services. However, the Medicare system… More

Number of Health Care Fraud Cases Hits Record High

February 6, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

Health care fraud is on the rise. According to Justice Department statistics, federal prosecutors filed 377 health care fraud cases during the last fiscal year. That number represented a three percent hike over the number of cases pursued by prosecutors during the previous fiscal year. The FBI estimates that US taxpayers foot the bill for… More

U.S. Government Cracks Down on Healthcare Fraud

February 6, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

When it comes to healthcare fraud, the Feds are saying “enough is enough.” In fact, there were more healthcare fraud cases filed in 2013 than any other year in recent history, according to the U.S. Justice Department. The 377 new healthcare fraud cases pursued by federal prosecutors last year reflect an increase in these types… More

Doing Business in New Jersey? Know the Nuances of the NJ False Claim Act

January 17, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

The New Jersey False Claim Act applies to any company or individual that engages in business with the state government. Companies or individuals choosing to do business in the Garden State should be aware of what is prohibited by the NJFCA. If any of these acts are uncovered and reported by a “whistleblower,” the offending… More

False Claims Act: Legal and Practical Considerations

January 14, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

The False Claims Act (FCA), enacted in 1863, allows whistleblowers to present a claim that someone has made false statements to obtain or retain government funds. Successful claimants will receive a percentage of any recovery. While many claims, such as healthcare and financial industry wrongs, are brought through the FCA, some claims are excluded from… More