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Health Care Fraud and Abuse Office of the Attorney General

(6 days ago) Health insurance and medical billing fraud occurs when a health care provider or individual deceives an insurer in order to receive greater reimbursement. Examples of health insurance and medical billing fraud are: 1. Billing for services not actually performed 2. “Upcoding,” or billing for a more expensive service … See more

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/health-care/health-care-fraud-and-abuse

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PENAL CODE CHAPTER 35A. HEALTH CARE FRAUD - Texas …

(7 days ago) WebHEALTH CARE FRAUD. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (12) knowingly makes, uses, or causes the making or use of a false record or statement to conceal, …

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/PE/htm/PE.35A.htm

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Office of Public Affairs Fifteen Texas Doctors Agree to Pay over …

(6 days ago) WebTotal of 33 Texas Doctors Have Settled Related Health Care Fraud Allegations Fifteen additional Texas doctors have agreed to pay a total of $2.83 million to …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/fifteen-texas-doctors-agree-pay-over-28-million-settle-kickback-allegations

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Northern District of Texas Texas Healthcare Fraud Takedown …

(7 days ago) WebThe Justice Department announced today a coordinated health care fraud enforcement operation across the state of Texas, involving charges against a total of 58 …

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/texas-healthcare-fraud-takedown-results-charges-against-58-individuals

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Final four sentenced in $189M Health Care Fraud Scam

(5 days ago) WebThe FBI, Department of Health and Human Services - Office of the Inspector General, Texas Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and IRS - Criminal …

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/final-four-sentenced-189m-health-care-fraud-scam

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The Texas Healthcare Fraud Law Penal Code §35A.02

(5 days ago) WebThe legislature thought the original Medicaid Fraud law was too narrow and did not adequately address other types of fraudulent conduct committed against governmental health care programs. No further changes were …

https://saputo.law/criminal-law/texas/healthcare-fraud/

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Historic nationwide investigation, with Texas ties, …

(3 days ago) WebSince its inception in March 2007, the Health Care Fraud Strike Force program had charged more than 4,200 defendants who have collectively billed the Medicare program for approximately $19 billion.

https://www.click2houston.com/health/2020/10/01/historic-nationwide-investigation-with-texas-ties-uncovers-more-than-6b-in-healthcare-fraud-opioid-abuse/

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OIG Hotline provides 33,000 Texans with a path to report fraud

(1 days ago) WebIf you suspect fraud, waste or abuse related to an HHS program, contact the OIG Fraud Hotline at 800-436-6184 or visit ReportTexasFraud.com. During fiscal year …

https://oig.hhs.texas.gov/about-us/news/oig-hotline-provides-33000-texans-path-report-fraud

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Understanding Texas Healthcare Fraud Laws Brett …

(4 days ago) WebIn Texas, a healthcare fraud conviction can range from a misdemeanor to a felony offense. In some scenarios, a type of healthcare fraud automatically calls for a state jail felony. For example, if the …

https://brettpodolsky.com/fraud/understanding-texas-healthcare-fraud-laws/

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Understanding Texas Health Care Fraud Laws

(6 days ago) WebTo discuss health care fraud or any medical / health care law matter, call (713) 909-7323 or contact us online to request an initial consultation. Houston business law attorneys at Hendershot Cowart P.C. …

https://www.hchlawyers.com/blog/2018/april/understanding-texas-health-care-fraud-laws/

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Seven charged in $110 million health care fraud scheme - Texas

(Just Now) WebHealth care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud carry a punishment of up to 10 years in prison and $250,000 fine. The penalty for conspiracy to …

https://oig.hhs.texas.gov/about-us/news/seven-charged-110-million-health-care-fraud-scheme

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Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse Office of Inspector General - Texas

(3 days ago) WebThe OIG is prohibited from providing you with an update on the status of any open investigation. To report fraud, waste, or abuse in a Texas health and human services …

https://oig.hhs.texas.gov/report-fraud-waste-or-abuse

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11 plead guilty in $300 million health care fraud case in Texas that

(8 days ago) WebBill Oxford Getty Images. All 11 people charged in a $300 million health care fraud conspiracy in Texas have pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy, …

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article260642922.html

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Texas Physician Convicted in $16 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

(Just Now) WebTexas Physician Convicted in $16 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme. A federal jury in Texas found a physician who was the owner and operator of a medical clinic in …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/enforcement/texas-physician-convicted-in-16-million-medicare-fraud-scheme/

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Mistrial declared in $158M Texas healthcare fraud case

(Just Now) WebEmail. A federal judge declared a mistrial Dec. 19 in a $158 million Texas healthcare fraud case amid concern the jury may not be able to recall testimony after an …

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/legal-regulatory-issues/mistrial-declared-in-158m-texas-healthcare-fraud-case.html

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58 Charged Across Texas For Involvement In Healthcare Fraud And …

(8 days ago) WebThe U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday announced the takedown of a health care fraud operation across Texas and that 58 people were charged in …

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/58-charged-across-texas-health-care-fraud-pill-mill-operations/

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Texas doctor convicted in $325 million health care fraud scheme

(6 days ago) WebThe Rio Grande Valley Health Care Fraud Task Force, which includes the FBI, HHS-OIG, Texas HHS-OIG and Texas Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, conducted the …

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/texas-doctor-convicted-325-million-health-care-fraud-scheme

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How Do I Report Suspected Fraud or Misuse of State Resources?

(Just Now) WebReport suspected waste, fraud or abuse in health and human services programs to the: Texas State Auditor's Office at 800-TX-AUDIT. Texas Health and Human Services …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/your-rights/complaint-incident-intake/how-do-i-report-suspected-fraud-or-misuse-state-resources

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DWC helps feds close the door on multi-million dollar fraud case

(8 days ago) WebThe Fraud Unit found that insurance carriers in the Texas workers’ compensation system alone were billed a little over $14 million and paid $2.6 million in …

https://www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/ci/dwc03232021.html

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Report fraud - Texas Department of Insurance

(2 days ago) WebReporting state agency fraud. If you suspect, or have evidence of internal fraud, waste, and abuse related to TDI staff or operations, report it immediately to either …

https://www.tdi.texas.gov/fraud/index.html

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File a Complaint Against a Health Facility or Health Care …

(3 days ago) WebHealth and Human Services Commission Complaint and Incident Intake Mail Code E-249 P.O. Box 149030 Austin, Texas 78714-9030; How We Process Complaints Against …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/health-care-facilities-regulation/file-a-complaint-against-a-health-facility-or-health-care-regulation-representative

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Medicare and Medicaid fraudsters continue to steal taxpayer money

(1 days ago) WebFiscal year 2023 proved to be a high value one for healthcare frauds and settlements, with the DOJ totaling $2 billion dollars in illicit activity. The U.S. Department …

https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/investigation-fraud-and-risk/medicare-medicaid-fraud-2024/

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Texas Healthcare Fraud Takedown Results in Charges Against 58

(2 days ago) WebThe Justice Department announced today a coordinated health care fraud enforcement operation across the state of Texas, involving charges against a total of 58 individuals …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/enforcement/texas-healthcare-fraud-takedown-results-in-charges-against-58-individuals/

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Four People Plead Guilty, Sentenced for Multi-Million-Dollar …

(5 days ago) WebThe Pennsylvania Medicaid Fraud Control Unit receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award …

https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/four-people-plead-guilty-sentenced-for-multi-million-dollar-medicaid-fraud-scheme-that-involved-inflated-transportation-costs-other-phantom-services/

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WebCNN —. A cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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Investigations Newsletter: Big Baby’s Big Foul: Former NBA Star …

(9 days ago) WebOn May 9, former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced to 40 months in prison following his conviction for wire fraud, healthcare …

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/investigations-newsletter-big-baby-s-1573298/

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Texas law firm to pay $12.5 mln over ex-client's alleged fraud

(2 days ago) WebLocke Lord Llp. Follow. May 10 (Reuters) - Dallas-founded law firm Locke Lord is set to pay $12.5 million to settle claims that it allowed one of its former energy industry clients to …

https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/texas-law-firm-pay-125-mln-over-ex-clients-alleged-fraud-2024-05-10/

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Joint workgroup seeks proactive ways to reduce benefit fraud

(7 days ago) WebThe OIG’s Benefits Program Integrity team has established a workgroup with Texas Health and Human Services Access and Eligibility Services to discuss current fraud prevention …

https://oig.hhs.texas.gov/about-us/news/joint-workgroup-seeks-proactive-ways-reduce-benefit-fraud

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Ascension cyberattack prompts lawsuits Modern Healthcare

(4 days ago) WebPrivate-equity owner dropped from FTC’s USAP lawsuit. The two complaints allege that Ascension failed to properly safeguard patients' private information and put …

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/legal/ascension-cyberattack-hack-lawsuits

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Justice Department Charges Dozens for $1.2 Billion in Health Care …

(3 days ago) WebPrior to the charges announced as part of today’s nationwide enforcement action and since its inception in March 2007, the Health Care Fraud Strike Force, which …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-charges-dozens-12-billion-health-care-fraud

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Steward Health Files Chapter 11 After Medical Properties Deal

(2 days ago) WebThe Dallas-based firm is finalizing a rescue loan with landlord Medical Properties Trust Inc., according to the filing. It sought Chapter 11 protection in the …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-06/steward-health-files-chapter-11-after-medical-properties-deal

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Healey says Steward bankruptcy, sale are good things; getting …

(1 days ago) WebThe governor says that’s actually a good thing, as getting Steward out of the healthcare industry in Massachusetts is the goal. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald) By …

https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/05/12/healey-says-steward-bankruptcy-sale-are-good-things-getting-them-out-is-the-goal/

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3 admit $500K-plus health care fraud - The Business Journals

(7 days ago) WebThe owner and two employees of a St. Louis County home health care firm pleaded guilty in a Missouri Medicaid fraud scheme of more than $552,000, the feds …

https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2024/05/15/3-admit-500k-health-care-fraud.html

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