Court Ruling Tightens Requirements For False Claims Act Cases Based On The Anti-Kickback Statute
In 2010, Congress amended the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) to state that claims “resulting from” an AKS violation are “false or…
OCR Guidance on Defending Against Common Cyber-Attacks
The number of reportable breaches of unsecured electronic protected health information (ePHI) affecting more than 500 individuals increased 45 percent…
Reminder That COVID-19 Fraud and Related Schemes Still Abound
Key Points: DOJ and OIG continue to issue warnings about fraud schemes. Consumers should remain alert. The Department of Health…
Phishing Attacks Remain A Serious Compliance Threat
Key Points: Data breaches are on the rise. Tips for compliance officers to counter information security threats are included below.…
Medicaid Fraud Control Units: 2020 Results
Key Points: The OIG reported that MFCUs recovered more than $1 billion in Fiscal Year 2020. MFCUs evidenced a return on…
Subjects Sentenced in $150 Million Hospice Fraud Case
3 Categories of Hospice Fraud The three major categories of hospice fraud are: (1) false claims for unnecessary, improperly delivered,…
New FBI Internet Crime Report
Key Points: The report includes COVID-19 scam and state-level statistics. Tips for preventing attacks are included below. The Internet Crime…
HHS OIG Speaks Out on Telehealth Fraud
Christi A. Grimm, the Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a statement regarding telehealth…
FBI Alerts Businesses and Teleworkers of Cyber Risks During COVID-19 Crisis
Key Points Cyber criminals are compromising cloud-based email services costing businesses more than $2 billion. COVID-19 targets scams target: teleworkers,…
DOJ Takes First Enforcement Action Against COVID-19 Fraud
Temporary Restraining Order issued against website offering fraudulent vaccine The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken its first enforcement action in federal…
Warning Issued on Scams and Spoofing of Government Agency Calls
Key Points The FBI’s number has been spoofed along with other government agencies Scammers impersonate government agencies as part of…
Coronavirus Warning for Compliance and HIPAA Privacy Officers
Cyber-criminals are engaging in Coronavirus scams, including impersonating research or government authorities, and offering attachments of medical records or reports.…