Brooklyn DA Creates New Healthcare Fraud Division
On Monday, Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes announced the creation of a new Healthcare Fraud division within his office. The 30-person team, headed by ADA Lauren Mack, will collaborate with federal authorities, including the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General and the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, to investigate and prosecute doctors and pharmacists accused of committing fraud against Medicaid and Medicare. The New York City Human Resources Administration will also work with this new unit.
More Articles You May Enjoy
Federal Court Explains “Willfulness” Excludes Good Faith Acts Under the Criminal Anti-Kickback Statute
The federal Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) is a criminal law that forbids knowingly and intentionally offering […]
Read PostAre Whistleblower Cases Under the Federal False Claims Act Without Government Intervention Unconstitutional?
A recent ruling on September 30, 2024, by a federal judge in Florida has stirred […]
Read PostATTENTION HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS: USDOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs
On September 23, 2024, the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
Read Post