Successfully Navigating Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Laws

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principal methods used by the federal government to police overutilization and fraud in the Medicare and Medicaid programs with this practice note from Practical Guidance – Healthcare. Advise your clients on the essential elements of a fraud and abuse compliance plan and learn best practices in implementing compliance plans to prevent statutory violations. Get up to speed on the statutory penalties for Medicare and Medicaid fraud and learn how an effective compliance plan can serve as a good faith defense to prosecution.

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