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What Is Medicare Exclusion?

A Medicare exclusion is an administrative action by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) that bans a healthcare provider or business from participating in federal healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Consequently, these programs will not pay for any services or items ordered, prescribed, or provided by the excluded party. If you are facing an [...]

DME Supplier Audits, Fraud Allegations, and Consequences

When your Durable Medical Equipment (DME) business faces government scrutiny, it can threaten reimbursement, enrollment, and even your freedom. CMS, MACs, RACs, UPICs, OIG, and the DOJ actively pursue suspected patterns of DME equipment fraud to protect Medicare and Medicaid funds. What may begin as an administrative audit can quickly escalate into civil or criminal [...]

What Should I Do When FBI Agents Show Up at My Home to Interview Me?

If the FBI visits your home or office to interview you about a potential crime, this guide explains the steps to take to protect your rights and prevent potential self-incrimination. Key Takeaways of Steps to Take When The FBI Visits You If the FBI approaches you for an interview at your home or workplace, keeping [...]

Grand Jury Subpoenas in Healthcare Fraud Cases – What Medical Professionals Need to Know

Grand jury subpoenas are a court order compelling someone to testify or produce evidence for a grand jury investigation to determine if criminal charges are warranted. This post explains how healthcare professionals should respond to a healthcare grand jury subpoena. [...]

Why Healthcare Practice Owners and Providers Receive Target Letters and What to Do Next

Data shows the total new government and whistleblower healthcare fraud matters opened under the False Claims Act reached an all-time high of 1,402 in 2024. Healthcare practice owners across the United States are facing growing scrutiny from federal agencies like the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), and the FBI. A [...]

The Triggers for Medicare Fraud Investigations

The United States National Healthcare Anti-Fraud Association has new data. It shows that taxpayers lose more than $100 billion every year because of Medicare fraud. The scale of fraud and the rising number of fraud cases have made Medicare fraud investigations a priority for the Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Health [...]