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7 Infamous Examples Healthcare Fraud in Florida

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Healthcare Fraud in Florida January 2023 - Michael Ligotti Michael Ligotti was a medical director for over 50 addiction treatment facilities, also known as “sober homes'', in Palm Beach County. He practiced as a doctor of osteopathic medicine. Ligotti ended up pleading guilty to committing healthcare fraud in October 2022.

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How to Avoid Pass-Through Billing Pitfalls in 2022 & 2023

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In addition, it is highly recommended that medical providers invest and work on training their staff and resources to produce high-level maintenance. Get to know the Rules & Regulations. According to the Office of General Inspector (OIG), getting familiar with the rules and regulations is another way to avoid the trap.

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8 Frightening Healthcare Fraud Examples

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Payments can clear easily due to the high costs of pharmaceuticals and other services. Fortunately, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) does help regulate healthcare fraud. This also includes submitting more expensive services that weren’t needed, otherwise known as upcoding. paid over $18.2