Anyone who is involved in the health care industry has a responsibility to know about health care fraud, and what health care fraud entails. Indeed, health care fraud is a very serious topic and is not one that should be considered lightly.
What Is Health Care Fraud?
At its very simplest, health care fraud is a type of fraud that has been committed in regards to the health care industry. The most common reasons that health care fraud is committed are:
● because services have been billed for but not delivered (this can also cover services that have been wrongfully billed, for example, due to putting the bill through for a different and more expensive type of service);
● upcoming of items or services (the intentional manipulation of billing amounts through electronic means);
● duplicate claims for billing;
● excessive provision of otherwise unneeded or unnecessary services;
● Kickbacks, wherein a bribe is provided to a service provider in order to coerce an individual into making a purchase, usually made in the form of a commission that is paid to the service provider for successful services.
Reporting Fraud for Victims
If you believe that you have been involved in a fraud case, it is imperative that you report the fraud to the authorities if you are to get compensation. In a similar manner, if the provider of health care services believes that health care fraud has been carried out on their premises, it is also important for them to make sure to report their suspicions.
Getting Help for Health Care Fraud
There are numerous different types of health care fraud, and if you believe that you have been the victim of one of these—or if you’re health care facility is involved in health care proceedings relating to one of these occurrences—then you should always make sure to get the support of a specialist health care fraud lawyer. Health care fraud lawyers will help you understand your rights and assist you in terms of building and making your case for prosecution or defense, thereby increasing the chances of your efforts being successful.
Here at the Law Offices of the Healthcare Fraud Group, we strive to offer a superior standard of service for every client who requests assistance from us with their case; so, don’t delay! Get in touch with a member of our team to see how we can help you with your health care fraud requirements today.