Prosecution & Defense of Health Care Fraud Cases

Fraud & abuse issues faced by health providers & health care attorneys--whether prosecutor or defense counsel--are complex & wide-ranging. This book, written by two experienced litigators, identifies & analyzes these difficult medical, regulatory, & law enforcement issues. The book will assist prosecutors in conducting thorough & complete investigations--& guide transactional lawyers & defense counsel in anticipating & dealing with potential pitfalls. Beginning with a detailed overview of the law of health care fraud, the authors explain how the disconnected nature of treatment choices & payment mechanisms has increased the opportunity for abuse of the system & raised the stakes for all players. Drawing on their valuable experience, authors address the enforcement tools designed by Congress & the regulatory agencies to prevent & prosecute false billing & corruption. Chapters focus on federal criminal statutes, the civil False Claims Act, the Food & Drug Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute & Stark Prohibitions (and related safe harbors), & Department of Health & Human Services advisory opinions. The authors also explain the litigation & settlement process & the various outcomes.Loucks, Michael K. is the author of 'Prosecution & Defense of Health Care Fraud Cases' with ISBN 9781570181733 and ISBN 157018173X.