Category Archives: Medicaid

Feds Recover Record $4.1 Billion in Healthcare Fraud with RAC Audits in 2011

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Mike Matray

Federal authorities announced this week that they recovered $4.1 billion in Medicare fraud judgments last year, up roughly 50 percent from 2009 numbers. This record-high recovery has been attributed to renewed fraud recovery efforts referred to as RAC Audits. Fraud … Continue reading →

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Admitted Drug Dealer Sues Doctor Who Prescribed Painkillers for Medical Malpractice

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: This is an extreme example of a topic that I’ve done plenty of writing about. As the nation’s abuse of prescription painkillers continues to grow, it is more than likely to result in a growing number of physicians … Continue reading →

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New York to Join Other States with Caps?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: New York physicians pay some of the highest medical liability insurance rates in the country and something has to give. Will New York be the next state to join the coveted group of 35 states that currently have … Continue reading →

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NJ Likely to Face Doctor Shortage

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: New Jersey is having a hard time attracting new physicians to its state and for good reason. In an era when practicing medicine is hard enough –with looming Medicare cuts, administrative headaches like transitioning to electronic medical records, … Continue reading →

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EHRs and Federal Incentives

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: Lots of health care organizations and medical practices are shopping now for new electronic health records (EHRs). Why you may ask? Because this year, the government is offering substantial financial incentives to do so. The incentive program was … Continue reading →

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HHS Establishes Most-Wanted List

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: The Department of Health & Human Services released a list of its Most Wanted Fugitives for health care fraud. The individuals are not necessarily the worst offenders out there, but instead represent a cross-section of different types of … Continue reading →

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