Medical professionals who accept Medicare are bound by the rules of the program. Because Medicare is administered by the federal government, there’s no room for error. Many practices use specialists who know the billing practices for Medicare and other health...
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5 kinds of fraud
Someone commits fraud when they intentionally benefit by misleading, manipulating or lying to others. Anyone can commit fraud from individuals, groups of people and businesses. There are many forms of fraud. Here’s what you should know: Mail fraud People might try to...
Can a physician commit a crime because of their good intentions?
Health care fraud is when an individual or entity knowingly attempts to deceive a health care benefit program using false pretenses or misrepresentations for personal interests. Physicians may commit fraud for financial gain. However, they may also do it to help their...
4 things that lead to prescription fraud charges against doctors
Those illegally seeking drugs to fuel an addiction are not the only ones who can face allegations of prescription fraud. Doctors can also face such charges, potentially damaging their reputation and ability to work irreparably. Drug and fraud laws are so complicated...
Can you commit fraud without knowing it?
Not everyone has the same financial knowledge and skills as a certified accountant, but they must fulfill their financial obligations regardless. Filing taxes and accomplishing insurance requirements are not always straightforward. Therefore, it is possible to commit...
Someone else’s financial moves may result in insider trading charges
Many financial crimes cause direct harm to other parties. Embezzlement, for example, deprives a business of resources. Various forms of fraud may affect companies, government agencies or individuals. Compared with fraud and embezzlement, insider trading may not seem...
Health care fraud doesn’t always involve personal gain
People often assume that those prosecuted for fraud have “earned” money by lying to others. Misconceptions about what constitutes fraud can sometimes lead to people making mistakes that put them at risk of criminal prosecution. The idea that one needs to directly...
NFT company faces severe consequences for passing tokens as securities
For a time, everyone talked about non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how they’d be the future of speculative investments. However, like any investment vehicle, it’s essential to make clear what buying an NFT means, or else the seller could get into trouble with the law....
Fake mail-based solicitation for disaster aid is a federal offense
The frequency and severity of natural disasters are increasing each year. The most destructive disasters, such as wildfires, floods and hurricanes, can cause so much property damage that they can leave many homeowners stranded and without shelter. But America has no...
Embezzling funds? You may not be as invincible as you think
Embezzling is only possible if an organization trusts you with its finances. Perhaps you started by taking small, negligible amounts and were careful to keep your tracks clean. Your position may provide a temporary cover for your actions, but it is important to...