According to a press release issued by the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida on Sept. 17, 2021, South Florida is “ground zero” for health care fraud. During one 6-week enforcement period earlier this year, the government brought charges against...
What are the mandatory minimums for pain pill trafficking?
Florida takes a strict stance against the illicit use and distribution of pain medications. In fact, if you possess pain pills that a doctor did not prescribe to you, or if you attempt to deliver, sell or give pain medications to another person, you may face drug...
Medicare fraud: Types of improper payments
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for those over the age of 65 and for those who have certain disabilities. This program funds millions in healthcare services every year, and some allegedly try to defraud the system for personal gain. One type of...
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