An Overview of Administrative Rheumatology Audits / Adverse Actions AND Civil / Criminal Enforcement Actions

An Overview of Administrative Rheumatology Audits / Adverse Actions AND Civil / Criminal Enforcement Actions (May 20, 2018):  It’s been a rough week for at least one Texas rheumatologist.  Last Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced the indictment of a South Texas rheumatologist for multiple counts of health care fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.  The magnitude of the alleged fraud is daunting — the government has estimated the size of the fraud at approximately $240 million.  While this case currently dominates the headlines, it is important to keep in mind that this isn’t the first time that law enforcement has focused its attention on rheumatologists.  Far from it.  This article provides an overview of cases that have been brought against these specialty practices and will cover a number of steps that a rheumatologist can take to reduce his / her level…

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