Category Archives: Fraud and Abuse

Cash-Based Clinics – A Regulatory Landscape More Complex Than It Appears

For owners, operators, management services organizations, and investors, the central lesson is straightforward: cash pay is not a compliance shortcut. The appeal of the cash-based model is clear. Practices can simplify revenue collection, reduce administrative friction, and design services around … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC Governance Accountability

Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition Welcome to Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition, the podcast where we explore the intersection of law and medicine to keep you informed on the latest developments and trends. Episode 8 – ASC Governance Accountability Welcome to “ASC … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC’s 1/3 Safe Harbor

Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition Welcome to Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition, the podcast where we explore the intersection of law and medicine to keep you informed on the latest developments and trends. Episode 12 – ASC’s 1/3 Safe Harbor Welcome to … Continue reading

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Block Leasing of Group Practice Facilities – Anti-Kickback Statute Risks

By John Fisher, JD, CHC, CCEP Client Alert – Healthcare Block Leasing, Anti-Kickback Statute Risks, and AKS Safe Harbor Compliance Healthcare block leasing arrangements—where a group practice, physician organization, or other healthcare provider leases defined blocks of space in a … Continue reading

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What Is The Different Between Fraud, Abuse, and Criminal Conduct

By Fisher, JD, CHC, CCEP Fraud, Abuse, Overpayment — When Does a Mistake Become Fraud? Why Enforcement Matters Anyone involved in the health care system should understand that the federal government continues to devote significant resources to the investigation and … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC Credentialing Decoded

Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition Welcome to Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition, the podcast where we explore the intersection of law and medicine to keep you informed on the latest developments and trends. Episode 9 – ASC Credentialing Decoded Welcome to “ASC … Continue reading

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Annual Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Report

 2026 Health Care Fraud Enforcement Update: Compliance Risks, False Claims Act, and Medicare Advantage Health care fraud enforcement is no longer a distant risk reserved for bad actors on the margins of the industry. In 2026, health care providers, suppliers, … Continue reading

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Key Elements for Medical Practice Policies: Incident-to Billing, Physician Supervision, and False Claims Act Enforcement Risk

Understanding Compliance Requirements for Healthcare Providers Medical practices face a complex landscape of billing and compliance regulations. Three critical areas—Incident-to Billing, Physician Supervision, and False Claims Act Enforcement Risk—demand careful attention when crafting practice policies. Establishing clear guidelines not only … Continue reading

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Dermatology Fraud Risk Areas – Impossibly Long Days

By John Fisher, JD, CHC, CCEP Dermatology Billing Risk — Incident-to Supervision and Impossibly Long Days Executive Summary This compliance brief summarizes a dermatology enforcement matter involving alleged improper “incident to” billing, failure to supervise services, and billing patterns reflecting … Continue reading

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Federal Government Will Seek Dismissal of False Claims Act Cases That Lack Merit

By Fisher, JD, CHC, CCEP False Claims Act Enforcement Priorities in 2018 Overview The False Claims Act (FCA) remained the federal government’s primary civil tool for combating fraud against taxpayer-funded programs in 2018. Although the statute dates to 1863, when … Continue reading

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