Sending sick undocumented immigrants back home
By Judith Graham
Chicago Tribune - August 20, 2008

'Never events': Utah hospitals saw nearly 60 serious errors in 2007
By Heather May
Salt Lake Tribune - August 19, 2008

New PhRMA Code Bans Meals, Pens, Mugs and Other Common Gifts to Physicians
By Nina Youngstrom
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. - August 11, 2008

Money missing from DPC patient accounts
Withdrawals in '07 hit $521,473, auditor says

By Lee Williams
The News Journal - August 10, 2008

Give the doctor a checkup before ordering a house call
By David Lazarus
Los Angeles Times - August 10, 2008

Alleged Scheme Involved Homeless
By Solomon Moore
New York Times - August 9, 2008

Lee won't contest losing ND license
By Kelly Smith and Erin Hemme Froslie
In-Forum - August 9, 2008

Whistle Blown On Medicare Scam
Taxpayers Get Refund From A Big Provider Accused Of Padding The Bill

CBS News - August 8, 2008

Hospitals ready for hit from new Medicare rules
Federal payments will end for care related to medical errors

By Peter Korn
Sherwood Gazette - August 8, 2008

52 public employees named as OxyContin scam suspects
By Jay Weaver
Miami Herald - August 7, 2008

Two Charged in Medical-Care Billing Scam
By Amy Kaufman
Wall Street Journal - August 7, 2008

Anaheim General Hospital hit with dozens of citations over staffing, care
By Daniel Costello
Los Angeles Times - August 7, 2008

Courtroom heats up in Ole Pettersen / Medicaid Fraud case
By Megan Koskovich
WKTV - August 7, 2008

Padavan calls on Medicaid inspector general to crack down on Medicaid fraud
Empire State News - August 6, 2008

A former scam artist tells how it works
By Jay Weaver
Miami Herald - August 5, 2008

Medicare fraud fugitives evade capture
By Jay Weaver
Miami Herald - August 5, 2008

Former Orthoscript COO gets jail time for Medicare scam and fraud
Triangle Business Journal - August 4, 2008

Nurse takes down phony equipment dealers
By Jay Weaver
Miami Herald - August 4, 2008

AIS Launches HIPAA Compliance Center - a Web-Based Service that Helps Organizations Safeguard Patient Privacy and Data
PRWeb - August 4, 2008

New Privacy Risk: Patients Who Assume Someone Else's Identity to Obtain Treatment
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. - August 4, 2008

Skimpy oversight endangers millions of Medicare dollars
Fictitious suppliers OKd for payment, investigation finds

By Hope Yen, Associated Press
San Francisco Chronicle - August 4, 2008

Medicare fraud rampant in South Florida
By Jay Weaver
Miami Herald - August 2, 2008

Agreement spells out tasks for Cox board
By Kathleen O'Dell
News-Leader - August 1, 2008

Senate Republicans talk Medicare anti-fraud fixes
By John Pulley
Government Health IT - July 29, 2008

Chevy Chase Social Worker Sentenced for Health Care Fraud
Trading Markets - July 29, 2008

Private medical data exposed
By Andy Miller
Atlanta Journal Constitution - July 29, 2008

Dominican suspects in $110M Medicare fraud face extradition to U.S.
Dominican Today - July 28, 2008

CMS Targets Hospital Readmissions as a Probable Marker for Poor Quality of Care, Wasted Revenues and Resources
By Nina Youngstrom
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. - July 17, 2008

Attorney General Abbott Recovers $15.7 Million in Medicaid Costs Under National Settlement
KOSA - July 17, 2008

Medicare billings tracked to 14 dead doctors here
By Monifa Thomas
Chicago Sun-Times - July 13, 2008

An ailing program: Medicare needs more safeguards to prevent fraud
Anderson Independent Mail - July 13, 2008

Pain doctor gets three years in prison for fraud
Paper trail shows at least $1.75 million in bogus billing

By Jim McElhatton
Washington Times - July 12, 2008

Miami Doctor Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud
Market Watch - July 11, 2008

Montgomery Woman Recieves Prison Sentence for Theft
By Markeshia Ricks
Montgomery Advertiser - July 11, 2008

Oak Harbor denturist arrested in theft, Medicaid fraud case
By Justin Burnett
Small Town Papers - July 11, 2008

Home Medical Equipment Providers Are Appalled by 'Dead-Doctor' Scam, Strongly Support Anti-Fraud Efforts to Protect Medicare System
Market Watch - July 9, 2008

Big Pharma Whistleblower Awarded $1.6 Million for Exposing Cancer Drug Medicare Fraud
By David Gutierrez
Natural News - July 2, 2008

Maximizing' Medicare fraud
World Net Daily - July 2, 2008

Jury: 2 drug firms owe Ala. $114M in price fraud
By Bob Johnson
The Associated Press - July 2, 2008

State sues Prime Healthcare over HMO billing
Victorville Daily Press - July 2, 2008

Fraud Inc.
By David Villano
Florida Trend - July 1, 2008

Implant firms pay doctors millions
By Josh Goldstein
Philadelphia Inquirer - June 29, 2008

Woman indicted in Medicare fraud
By Bill Lodge
2The Advocate - June 28, 2008

Two Southwest Florida residents arrested for Medicaid fraud
WBBH - June 27, 2008

Effort Grows to Protect Seniors by Removing Social Security Number from Medicare Card
SeniorJournal.com - June 27, 2008

Gynecologist's medical license suspended
By Valarie Honeycutt Spears
Kentucky.com - June 26, 2008

OIG reports billions in expected Medicare recoveries and exclusions of providers
CCH - June 26, 2008

Nursing home operator's fraud sentencing put on hold
By Sue Guinn Legg
Kingsport Times News - June 25, 2008

Eleven Houston Suspects Face Felony Medicaid Fraud Charges
KOSA - June 23, 2008

Report Traces $200 in U.S. Health Costs To Claims Processing Errors
California Healthline - June 17, 2008

Ala. attorney: 2 drug companies cheated Medicaid
By Bob Johnson
Forbes - June 17, 2008

Loss of Patient Information at University Hospital Reveals Risk of Acquiring Physician Practices
Atlantic Daily Services - June 17, 2008

Premier group vindicated
By Getahn Ward
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle - June 14, 2008

State seeks to pull Medicaid funds from kids mental-services provider
By Carolyne Park
Arkansas Democrat Gazette - June 14, 2008

Audit finds problems at city-owned clinic
By Michelle Ku
Kentucky.com - June 14, 2008

Shoring Up Medicare's Weak Spot
By Carrie Johnson
Hartford Courant - June 13, 2008

Medical Fraud a Growing Problem
By Carrie Johnson
Washington Post - June 13, 2008

Health IT office awards contract to fight medical identity theft
By Bob Brewin
Nextgov - June 12, 2008

Medicaid fraud probe
By John Williams
Arkansas Times - June 12, 2008

Four arrested in $110M HIV infusion fraud
South Florida Business Journal - June 12, 2008

Audits for Medicare fraud put doctors on defensive
By Jetahn Ward
The Tennessean - June 12, 2008

Pharmacy chain settles Medicaid fraud claims
CCH - June 12, 2008

Judge rejects Licht affidavit
By Mike Stanton
Providence Journal - June 12, 2008

Police warn seniors about new ID scams
Belleville View - June 12, 2008

Dentists who prey on children
World Net Daily - June 11, 2008

Hospitals peer into patients' credit reports
By Urvaksh Kararia
MSNBC - June 11, 2008

Americas Watchdog Seeks Financial Partners to Go After US Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Cases Involving Hospitals & Nursing Homes With the Potential for Large Rewards
PR Web - June 11, 2008

Chicago Whistleblower Attorney Michael I. Behn Spotlights Greater Role of State False Claims Acts and Qui Tam Actions at Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting
PR Web - June 11, 2008

After Fraud Conviction, Houston Physician Allegedly Plots Murder of Prosecutor and FBI Agent
By Nina Youngstrom
Atlantic Information Services INC. - June 11, 2008

Walgreens Agrees To Stop Altering Prescriptions In $35M Settlement
Greeneville Sun - June 10, 2008

Cahokia mayor's workmen's comp claims total $145,000
By Beth Hundsdorfer and George Pawlaczyk
Belleville News Democrat - June 9, 2008

For hospitals, Sarbanes Act a shot in arm
Indianapolis Star - June 9, 2008

Federal fraud probe targets artificial leg maker in Mansfield
By Linda Martz
Mansfield News Journal - June 7, 2008

Woman arrested on suspicion of Madicare bill scam
By Brian Day
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - June 6, 2008

Patel case moves forward
Judge denies motion to end doctor's case

By Marsha Sills
The Daily Advertiser - June 6, 2008

Wisconsin to get $1.9M of Walgreens settlement
The Business Journal of Milwaukee - June 5, 2008

A Fresh Look at Health Care Reform: Part II
By Maggie Mahar
Century Foundation - June 5, 2008

Calais Ambulance Service Finances Under Review
By Diana Graettinger
Red Orbit - June 3, 2008

Three Miami Area Doctors and Six Others Charged in $56 Million Health Care Fraud Schemes
Earthtimes - May 29, 2008

Dublin doctor sentenced for fraud
By Mike Gangloff
Roanoke Times - May 28, 2008

FBI Warns of Doctors Bilking Patients
KLAS-TV - May 28, 2008

Dublin Doctor Defrauds Medicare, Medicaid, Gets Four Years Probation For Healthcare Fraud
Rockbridge Weekly - May 28, 2008

Hartford Hospital Agrees To Reimburse Medicare
By HILARY WALDMAN
Hartford Courant - May 28, 2008

State drops Medicaid transportation plan
By Wilson Ring
Berlington Free Press - May 28, 2008

AG Cuomo charges two Rochester area nursing home aides
By Tara Smith
News 10NBC - May 28, 2008

Fact Sheet: Department of Justice Efforts to Combat Health Care Fraud and Abuse
PR Newswire - May 28, 2008

Attorney general: 20% of Medicare fraud cases in South Fla.
By Curt Anderson
Florida Times Union - May 28, 2008

Seniors Are Prime Targets For Fraud
Kalamazoo Gazette - May 27, 2008

Four Arrested Over Medical Equipment Scam
Lawfuel - May 17, 2008

Patients may foot the bill after Blue Shield suspends care agreement with UCLA
By Brett Noble
The UCLA Daily Bruin - May 15, 2008

Blocking Medicaid Rules: Hurting Families and Taxpayers Alike
By Daniel P Moloney
Heritage - May 14, 2008

Everett woman arrested in ID-fraud case
Seattle Times - May 14, 2008

Home Alone—With Medicaid Fraudsters
In a $30 million home health-care scam, some well-connected names

By Tom Robbins
Village Voice - May 13, 2008

Nationally Honored Chicago Whistleblower Attorney Michael I. Behn Delivers Keynote Address to International Whistleblowers Assembly in Nation's Capital
PR Web - May 13, 2008

City Woman Pleads Guilty To HIPAA Violation For Disclosing Patient Information Used To Commit Identity Theft
Media Newswire - May 12, 2008

Salient Corporation's Performance Management Solution Helps NY State Counties Identify Medicaid Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
PR Newswire - May 12, 2008

Florida AG sues pharmacy over $400,000 fraud
By Lin Young
Legal News Line - May 12, 2008

Deschutes County notifies mental health clients of missing records
Bend Weekly - May 9, 2008

Nurse indicted
Grand jury adds to kickback scheme

By Warren Watkins
Searcy Daily Citizen - May 9, 2008

Whistleblowers Announce Annual Washington Lobby Meeting May 11-18
OpEdNews - May 9, 2008

Strike Force Targets Medicare Fraud By Los Angeles Area Health Care Companies
PR Newswire - May 8, 2008

New task force to fight scams targeting seniors
By Robert Kittle
Florence Morning News - May 8, 2008

Identity Thieves Start To Target Patients' Health Care Records
iHealthBeat - May 7, 2008

America's Pay-or-Die Health Care System
By Ralph Nader
Counter Punch - May 6, 2008

AHIMA Releases Privacy Roundtable Report
ADVANCE - May 6, 2008

Hospitals struggle with user control
By Steve Ragan
The Tech Herald - May 5, 2008

Medicaid provider sentenced to jail on charges of health care fraud
Media Newswire - May 5, 2008

Medicare to no longer pay for medical providers' mistakes
By Anne Geggis
Daytona Beach News-Journal - May 5, 2008

Hospice Officer Charged With Stealing From Patients
North Country Gazette - May 4, 2008

Secret Service probing Select Dental
By Brendan Brosh
New York Daily News - May 4, 2008

State Senate Endorses Medicaid Home Care Bill
By Jon Lender
Hartford Courant - May 3, 2008

Small businesses upset by Medicare changes
By Amy Dominello
Media General Washington Bureau - May 2, 2008

Another sex harassment suit filed against Kingston medical practice
By Dietrich Knauth
Kingston Daily Freeman - May 2, 2008

CoxHealth anticipates Medicare fraud settlement of about $60 million
By Marie Saavedra
KY3 - May 1, 2008

HHS Secretary Leavitt Suggests Compromise On Medicaid Bill, Senate Support Unclear

Medical News Today - May 1, 2008

Report Shows Medicaid Recoveries Double Over 2006
North Country Gazette - April 30, 2008

Miami Jury Convicts Dermatologist of Medicare Fraud
Earthtimes - April 30, 2008

Medical Data Breaches Put Patients at Risk
Despite HIPAA, hospitals leave patient data unprotected; one CIO offers tips for getting IT security funding

By Kim S. Nash
CIO - April 29, 2008

Orthoscript's former COO facing jail for Medicare scam, fraud
Atlanta Business Chronicle - April 28, 2008

Former executive found guilty of Medicare fraud
By The Associated Press
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - April 28, 2008

Podiatrist pleads guilty to fraud
West Peoria man billed Medicare for procedures he didn't perform

By Andy Kravetz
Peoria Journal Star - April 26, 2008

Audit: Lynbrook medical center overcharged state
By Sandra Peddie
Newsday - April 26, 2008

Maryland Attorney General: Baltimore Pharmacists plead guilty to Medicaid fraud
Insurance News Net - April 25, 2008

Police warn of Medicare phone scam
By Ron Maloney
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise - April 25, 2008

Miami Jury Convicts Pharmacy Owner of Medicare Fraud
Eighth Trial Conviction for Medicare Strike Force

PR Newswire - April 24, 2008

Firm accused of fraud gave Harkin cash through PAC
By Jane Norman
Des Moines Register - April 22, 2008

BF psychologist faces new charges of Medicaid fraud
By Dan Bustard
Eagle Times - April 22, 2008

Woodbridge woman indicted on federal fraud charges
By Elisa A. Glushefski
Inside NoVA - April 22, 2008

Joplin River Of Life, Family Members Indicted For Health Care Fraud, Money Laundering
Media Newswire - April 21, 2008

N.Y. loses $28M in Medicare funds as state stalls fraud audits
By Kathleen Lucadamo
New York Daily News - April 21, 2008

Antifraud Compliance Getting More Complex for Hospitals
PR Newswire - April 21, 2008

Medicare members may save 40% on some medical supplies
By Bob LaMendola
TCPalm - April 20, 2008

Medicare data should stay private, government says in appeal
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
Los Angeles Times - April 19, 2008

Criminal complaint filed against suspended doctor
By Paul Grimaldi
Providence Journal - April 18, 2008

700,000 people could be affected by security breach
By Richard Essex
WTHR - April 18, 2008

Feds settle with hospital over Medicare claims
The Times-Picayune - April 17, 2008

Former Medicare Fraud Investigator Is Sentenced to 26 Months in Jail for Stealing From Government Bank Accounts
By Eve Collins
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. - April 17, 2008

Nurse pleads guilty to privacy violation
By Carolyne Park
Arkansas Democrat Gazette - April 17, 2008

County Seeking Medicaid Help: Officials Pleased With Progress So Far
By Dennis Phillips
Jamestown Post Journal - April 17, 2008

Bush administration issues veto threat on Medicaid bill
By Kevin Freking
The Associated Press - April 16, 2008

Medicaid Rules Would Be Blocked by U.S. House Committee Measure
By Justin Blum
Bloomberg - April 16, 2008

Audit finds $1M owed to state Medicaid program
Dayton Business Journal - April 16, 2008

New charges against owner of Mo. group home that burned
By Marcus Kabel
The Associated Press - April 15, 2008

Patients can get $100 to reveal hospital bills
By Cheryl Powell
Akron Beacon Journal - April 15, 2008

At first blush, a tough J-1 board
Council formed in wake of criticism doesn’t roll over on first application

By Marshall Allen
Las Vegas Sun - April 15, 2008

Firm that managed Lincoln dental offices settles claims
By Dean Olsen
Lincoln Courier - April 14, 2008

Lawmakers may change Medicaid mandate
By Leah Rupp
Jackson Clarion Ledger - April 14, 2008

Sugar Land man sentenced to five years for Medicaid fraud
Villager - April 14, 2008

Medrium and Emergenuity Collaborate to Help Beleaguered Emergency Departments
Business Wire - April 14, 2008

Bill encourages transparency in medical costs
By David A. Lieb
Columbia Missourian - April 14, 2008

Telephone fraud affects Adans
By Judd Morse
Ada Evening News - April 14, 2008

Time to become a security advocate
By Anne Zieger
Fierce Health IT - April 14, 2008

Florida Radiologist to Pay U.S. $7 Million to Resolve Fraud Claims
Earthtimes - April 14, 2008

Possible Medicaid changes could threaten families
By Tom Wrobleski
Staten Island Advance - April 13, 2008

Business owners charged in fraud
Youngstown Vindicator - April 12, 2008

Audit: Memorial's software isn’t secure
By Debbie Kelley
Colorado Springs Gazette - April 11, 2008

Rednam sentenced to 6 months in prison for obstructing health-care fraud investigation
St. Louis Business Journal - April 11, 2008

Medicare bidding disqualifies 100+ South Florida suppliers
By Brian Bandell
South Florida Business Journal - April 11, 2008

House Subcommittee Approves Measure Blocking Seven New Medicaid Rules
Medical News Today - April 11, 2008

Doctor’s fraud totals $3 million, prosecutors say
By Scott MacKay
Providence Journal - April 11, 2008

Medicaid dentists disciplined
Probation, reprimands were given before $10 million settlement

By Karen Garloch and Gary L. Wright
Charlotte Observer - April 11, 2008

PCMA: 'Protect Your Pharmacy Week' Should Focus on Safeguarding Part D Anti-Fraud Tools
Earthtimes - April 10, 2008

Authorities Seek Forfeiture From Doctor
By Associated Press
Turn to 10 - April 10, 2008

Bill Advances to Suspend Medicaid Cost-Shift Rules
By Jane Zhang
Wall Street Journal - April 9, 2008

Bill aims to thwart Medicaid fraud
By Peggy O'Farrell
Cincinnati Enquirer - April 9, 2008

Corzine takes heat on watchdog post
By Jonathan Tamari
Cherry Hill Courier Post - April 9, 2008

A Larger Health Lesson from UCLA: For the Rest of Us, Tabloids Are Not the Problem
By Judy Dugan
California Progress Report - April 9, 2008

Frustrated lawmakers pressing for Medicaid inspector general
By Susan K. Livio
The Star-Ledger - April 9, 2008

Gaps in Hospital Security Policies Put Patient Data at Risk, According to New Report
Business Wire - April 8, 2008

Medical Mutual of Ohio Seeks to Discourage Fraud Before It Occurs
By Nathan Conz
Insurance & Technology - April 8, 2008

Legislators frustrated by NJ's health care spending woes
By Tom Hester Jr.

Philadelphia Inquirer - April 8, 2008

Doctor’s license suspended
By Felice J. Freyer
Providence Journal - April 8, 2008

More UCLA records abuses
A hospital worker checked files of 61 patients, including Maria Shriver and other celebrities

By Charles Ornstein and Dan Morain
Los Angeles Times - April 7, 2008

7 S. Fla. Medicare providers busted in fraud ring
By Jay Weaver
Miami Herald - April 6, 2008

Six arrested and charged in connection with $2 million health care fraud ring
Student Operated Press - April 5, 2008

Hospital to settle in case of doctor
$1.8 million set in 100 cases

By Richard Burgess
2TheAdvocate - April 5, 2008

Fraud, waste dim hopes for universal health care
New Brunswick Home News Tribune - April 4, 2008

D.C. suing two companies for fraud that have been given $100M contracts
By Michael Neibauer
Examiner - April 4, 2008

Chan receives probation, fine
Neurosurgeon to return to Canada

By Warren Watkins
Searcy Daily Citizen - April 3, 2008

Company aims to stop prescription fraud
By Karl Stark
Philadelphia Inquirer - April 3, 2008

Belleville psychiatrist sentenced to more than two years for fraud
By Beth Hundsdorfer
Belleville News Democrat - April 3, 2008

Forest Hills doc charged in false billing scam: DA
By Alex Christodoulides
Forest Hills Ledger - April 3, 2008

A HIX tax moves ahead in Vermont
By Dana Blankenhorn
ZDNet - April 3, 2008

AG asked to investigate alleged fraud at Health Alliance subsidiary
By Erin Smith
Cambridge Chronicle - April 3, 2008

Doctor's complaint started lawsuit
Retiree says hospital knew about deal

By Peggy O'Farrell
Cincinnati Enquirer - April 3, 2008

Insurer Anthem to no longer pay for medical errors
By Mary Jo Feldstein
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - April 3, 2008

Rabbit Healthcare Systems Puts Medical Practices on Ground Floor of Quality-of-Care Initiative
PQRI Destined to Become Mandatory Program, Rabbit Warns

Market Wire - April 2, 2008

Seven Miami-Area Residents Charged in $11 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Earthtimes - April 2, 2008

Six face charges of Medicare fraud
By Jay Weaver
Miami Herald - April 2, 2008

FamilyCare fraud: Keep audits coming
Press of Atlantic City - April 2, 2008

Making off with millions – in wheelchairs
By Joel Hesch
World Net Daily - April 2, 2008

More unsanitary procedures documented
Clinic did 2-minute surgeries amid complaints by nurses, report finds

By Marshall Allen
Las Vegas Sun - April 2, 2008

Lawmaker: Funds risked when state provides treatment to pregnant illegal immigrants
By Michael McNutt
NewsOK - April 2, 2008

Attorney for doctor: Evidence tainted
By Richard Burgess
2TheAdvocate - April 2, 2008

Federal lawsuit accuses Cincinnati hospital of billing fraud
WDTN - April 1, 2008

Budget: NYers to get discount drug card, reform of detox system
By Michael Gormley
Newsday - April 1, 2008

$894,0000 returned to state's Medicaid fraud unit
WLFI - April 1, 2008

Six charged in Medicare fraud
South Florida Business Journal - April 1, 2008

Money seized from local dentist will be used to fight health care fraud
By Leanne Tokars
WSBT-TV - April 1, 2008

Mom of 15 avoids jail in 50G scam
By Chrisena Coleman
New York Daily News - April 1, 2008

Local Psychologist Indicted For Fraud
Media Newswire - April 1, 2008

Two Georgia Medical Providers Indicted for Medicaid Fraud
All American Patriots - March 31, 2008

Two Henry health care providers indicted in fraud
By Kathy Jefcoats
Atlanta Journal Constitution - March 31, 2008

Two Florida Men Sentenced To Prison For Medicare Fraud
PR Newswire - March 31, 2008

Indiana AG Reports a Record $14 Million Recovered by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in 2007
All American Patriots - March 31, 2008

Aurora store owner pleads guilty to medicare fraud
By Howard Pankratz
Denver Post - March 30, 2008

Half of medevac patients are not seriously injured
By Earl Kelly
Annapolis Capital - March 30, 2008

Who makes sure the message is understood?
By Elizabeth Huff
Battle Creek Enquirer - March 30, 2008

Hospital says doctors case bogus
By John Monk
The State - March 30, 2008

United States: The New Wave Of Hospital Bankruptcies
By Mary H. Rose and Benjamin S. Seigel
Mondaq News Alerts - March 29, 2008

Local psychologist indicted; Medicaid fraud is alleged
By David Kassabian
Corpus Christi Caller Times - March 29, 2008

HealthEssentials to plead guilty to charges
Business First of Louisville - March 28, 2008

Glitch by the U.S. Government Is Delaying Medicare Payments
By E.B. Solomont
New York Sun - March 28, 2008

Woman sentenced in health fraud case
By Robert Patrick
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - March 28, 2008

California To Pay $2.1M To Resolve Overbilling for Computer System
California Healthline - March 27, 2008

Millions Recovered in 2007 for State Medicaid Program
Inside INdiana Business - March 27, 2008

Hayes sentenced for health-care fraud
St. Louis Business Journal - March 27, 2008

Lilly settles in Zyprexa case
Indianapolis drug maker to pay $15M to Alaska over diabetes incidence

By John Russell
Indianapolis Star - March 27, 2008

Medicare fraud warning
By Aaron LeClair
Laramine Boomerang - March 27, 2008

Government has health-care answers -- but not a solution
By Peter J. Nelson
Star Tribune - March 26, 2008

Chan sentencing date set
Neurosurgeon pleaded guilty to pair of charges in January

By Warren Watkins
Searcy Daily Citizen - March 26, 2008

Medicare Advantage Plans Leave Clients With Few Choices
By Kurt Madar
Curry Coastal Pilot - March 26, 2008

Reform sought to increase medical oversight
Critics say the state isn't doing enough to discipline doctors

By Tim Carpenter
Topeka Capital Journal - March 26, 2008

What Are the Top 10 Compliance Challenges for Hospitals?
By Nina Youngstrom
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. - March 26, 2008

The Role of Business Intelligence in Managing Compliance
By Shawn Edney, Greg Nelson
B-EYE-Network - March 25, 2008

Task force strikes hard at Medicare scams
A joint strike force makes gains against rampant Medicare fraud in Florida

By Bill Frogameni
Christian Science Monitor - March 25, 2008

U.S. government examining doctor kickbacks for medical devices
By Barnaby J. Feder
International Herald Tribune - March 24, 2008

Miami DME Owner Pleads Guilty To Medicare Fraud
Media Newswire - March 24, 2008

YNHH settles in Medicare-fraud case
By Thomas Kaplan
Yale Daily News - March 24, 2008

CVS To Pay Md. $830K Under Settlement for Improper Medicaid Billing
Southern Maryland Online - March 23, 2008

Dennis Quaid's Misdiagnosis
By Alison Rose Levy
Huffington Post - March 22, 2008

Access Denied
By Jim Boyle
ADVANCE - March 22, 2008

New Focus of Inquiry Into Bribes: Doctors
By Barnaby J. Feder
New York Times - March 22, 2008

Sales tactics can put seniors at disadvantage
By Andy Miller
Atlanta Journal Constitution - March 22, 2008

Criminal Charges Could Void Victim Awards in Hep C Lawsuits
By Jane Akre
Injury Board - March 21, 2008

CVS agrees to $36.7 million fraud settlement
By Ameet Sachdev
Chicago Tribune - March 21, 2008

Medicaid fraud victimizes public, state, experts say
By Diane Ivey
MLive.com - March 21, 2008

UCSF Among 11 Hospitals Assessed Administrative Penalties
UCSF Today - March 20, 2008

North Wildwood doctor pleads not guilty to drug, insurance fraud charges
By Trudi Gilfillian
Press of Atlantic City - March 20, 2008

$1.1 Million Judgment Entered Against Cleveland Psychiatrist On TennCare Fraud
The Chattanoogan - March 20, 2008

Doc accused of billing for the dead
By Jeff Lipton
East Meadow Herald - March 20, 2008

Boynton doctor, wife accused in trial of allegedly making millions in fraud
By Sally Apgar
South Florida Sun-Sentinel - March 20, 2008

ACHE has problem securing insurance
By Nathaniel Lukefahr
Brazosport Facts - March 20, 2008

Site visits reveal noncompliance with DMEPOS supplier standards
CCH - March 20, 2008

CVS/Caremark Corp. settles with TennCare
Nashville Business Journal - March 19, 2008

Attorney General, Chief State's Attorney, DSS Announce CVS To Pay State $769,000 For Alleged Medicaid Fraud
Media Newswire - March 19, 2008

Florida Woman Faces Death Unless Hospital Reimburses Illegal Medicare Charges
PR Web - March 19, 2008

Maryland Attorney General: Attorney General Gansler Announces Settlement with National Retail Pharmacy CVS/Caremark to Pay More Than $800,000 to Maryland's Medicaid Program
Insurance News Net - March 19, 2008

Kentucky Attorney General Announces Medicaid Fraud Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
All American Patriots - March 18, 2008

Attorney General Corbett Announces $36.7 Million Multi-State Settlement With CVS/Caremark in National Dosage-Switching Investigation
Earthtimes - March 18, 2008

Nevada Clinic's Unsafe Practices Lead to 6 Confirmed Hepatitis C Cases
By Jo Hartley
Natural News - March 18, 2008

Former Health Care Clinic CEO Sentenced To 30 Months In Federal Prison For Health Care Fraud
Media Newswire - March 18, 2008

CVS Caremark to pay $37M to settle Medicaid fraud claims
By Ashley M. Heher
USA Today - March 18, 2008

Tampa Company Defrauded Medicaid $41K
North Country Gazette - March 17, 2008

Prying In Britney Spears' Medical Records May Cost Employees' Jobs
By K.C. Jones
Information Week - March 17, 2008

YNHH Pays $3.8 Million to Settle Medicare Case
By BNH
Connecticut Business News Journal - March 17, 2008

Court dismisses King's complaint
Physician accused Putnam General of filing false claims

By Paul J. Nyden
Charleston Gazette - March 17, 2008

Physicians can become entangled in DME fraud
Federal investigators are cracking down on Medicare supply schemes

By David Glendinning
American Medical News - March 17, 2008

Pharmacist Accused Of $3.2 Million Fraud Scam
Pharmacist disputes auditor’s assertion about discrepancies that points to six-year swindle

By Alex Wood
Hartford Business - March 17, 2008

Dabash attorney barred from using FOIA
By Bruce Rushton
Macomb Daily Journal - March 16, 2008

Surprise man indicted in Medicare wheelchair ruse
By Elias C. Arnold
The Arizona Republic - March 16, 2008

State needs a False Claims Act
By Sidney Rocke
Annapolis Capital - March 16, 2008

Voices of reason for crisis
By David McGrath Schwartz
Las Vegas Sun - March 16, 2008

Guess says Bamberg hospital needs new leader; Hammett sees no bad management
By Dionne Gleaton
The Times and Democrat - March 16, 2008

Healthcare practitioners with drug problems hidden by the system
By John Dorschner and Patrick Danner
Miami Herald - March 16, 2008

Grand jury: Colo. Springs Dr. involved in Medicare fraud
By Associate Press
Summit Daily News - March 15, 2008

UCLA workers snooped in Spears' medical records
By Charles Ornstein
Los Angeles Times - March 15, 2008

We Care settles with state
Tampa Bay Business Journal - March 14, 2008

Tampa Company Settles Medicaid Fraud Case
Tampa Tribune - March 14, 2008

Clinic doctor accused of Medicare fraud
By Brian Newsome
Colorado Springs Gazette - March 14, 2008

Nurses, healthcare advocates rally to protest service cuts
By John Han
Fog City Journal - March 14, 2008

East Meadow doctor charged in $30G Medicaid fraud
By Gary Huffenberger
Newsday - March 14, 2008

Pharmacist faces federal fraud charges
By Gary Huffenberger
Wilmington News Journal - March 14, 2008

Jericho Doctor Arrested For Billing The Dead
North Country Gazette - March 13, 2008

House kills medical privacy bill
By Bob Sanders
New Hampshire Business Review - March 13, 2008

Audit: Area firm owes state about $500,000
Ironton Tribune - March 13, 2008

Yank His License
TriCities.com - March 13, 2008

Bad management plagues Bamberg hospital
By Clair Guess
Orangeburg Times Democrat - March 12, 2008

DA: Phony Medical Mill Bilked Insurance Firms
North Country Gazette - March 12, 2008

Appleton, Green Bay surgeon named in 87-count fraud indictment
By John Lee
Appleton Post Crescent - March 12, 2008

Not so saintly Medicare fraud
By Joel Hesch
World Net Daily - March 12, 2008

Hospitals nationwide sue to stop cuts in Medicaid
New regulations would cost $11 million annually

By Suzanne Bohan
San Mateo County Times - March 12, 2008

Maryland Husband and Wife Convicted of Defrauding State Medicaid Program of $900,000
All American Patriots - March 12, 2008

Law Suit Aims to to Expose Planned Parenthood's 'Extensive, Organized Fraud'
By Michael Baggot
Catholic Online - March 12, 2008

Federal Jury Convicts Former Nursing Home Executive
PressZoom - March 12, 2008

Six medical offices raided in probe into hepatitis C outbreak
By Brian Haynes
Las Vegas Review - March 11, 2008

State lays out fraud case against Manchester druggist
By Alex Wood
Journal Inquirer - March 11, 2008

60 Minutes and a Guilty Verdict for $34 Million Tax Fraud! Stephen Michael Ewing Facing Prison
By Chuck Gallagher
News Release Wire - March 11, 2008

Sunset passes retest from state health dept., has new administrator
By John La Porte
Fort Morgan Times - March 11, 2008

Audits of drug programs for healthcare providers sought
End of confidential diversion for doctors spotlights procedures for others in medicine

By Charles Ornstein
Los Angeles Times - March 11, 2008

Hispanics get worse medical care
By John Dorschner
Miami Herald - March 11, 2008

Medicare Fraud Organizer Sentenced To 19 Years In $7,000,000 Fraud And Money Laundering Scheme
Media Newswire - March 11, 2008

Former WCMH surgeons under fire
By Katie Duffey
Monticello Herald Journal - March 10, 2008

2 minutes on....Data breach law expands
By Jim Carr
SC Magazine US - March 10, 2008

Former Clermont County Coroner Sentenced For Role In Operation Of Southern Ohio 'Pain Clinics'
Media Newswire - March 10, 2008

Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District complaints addressed
By Ed Gordon
Tehachapi News - March 10, 2008

Medical board stronger, but is it up to task?
Critics say past leniency makes them wonder about clinic case

By Steve Kanigher
Las Vegas Sun - March 9, 2008

Dempsey Hospital Slammed For Patient Suicide
Health department fines hospital, cites numerous patient safety, supervision violations

By Mary Johnson
Hartford Business - March 9, 2008

Doctor surrenders licence
Calcutta Telegraph - March 8, 2008

New program focuses on health-care fraud
Pensacola News Journal - March 8, 2008

Amid allegations of Medicare fraud, Y-NH settles for $3.7 million
Fine marks second this year for embattled hospital

By Thomas Kaplan
Yale Daily News - March 8, 2008

More Nevada Surgery Clinics to Be Cited
By Kathleen Hennessey
The Associated Press - March 7, 2008

Medical Biller Pleads Guilty In Laboratory Scam - US Attorney
Lawfuel - March 7, 2008

Miami Jury Convicts Physician and Three Business Owners of Medicare Fraud
Earthtimes - March 7, 2008

Senior group spreads word on fraud scams
By Drew Andersen
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier - March 7, 2008

Stephen Michael Ewing Has Day In Court Over Massive Payroll Tax Fraud Nursing Home Scheme
By Chuck Gallagher
News Release Wire- March 7, 2008

FBI, IRS launch Medicare fraud investigations
Former clinic doctor says unnecessary biopsies were done

By Paul Harasim and Steve Tetreault
Las Vegas Review - Journal - March 7, 2008

Congress should stop pandering to health data miners
By Deborah C. Peel
Government Health IT - March 6, 2008

Hospital donor files compromised
Data breach at Cascade Healthcare may affect more than 11,500 people

By Markian Hawryluk and Betsy Q. Cliff
Bend Bulletin - March 6, 2008

With every step, clinic's boss fails to demonstrate professionalism
By John L. Smith
Nevada Appeal - March 6, 2008

Jury deliberates in fraud case involving dentist
Richmond Times Dispatch - March 6, 2008

Deputies: Office Manager Took Thousands From Boss
By Lisa A. Davis
Tampa Tribune - March 6, 2008

Steneker exonerated from medical board charges
By Leslie Brown
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber - March 5, 2008

New Jersey Healthcare Consulting Firm to Pay U.S. $2.875 Million to Resolve Allegations of Medicare Fraud
US Department of Justice - March 5, 2008

Cathedral network to pay $5.3M to settle Medicare fraud charges
By Ted Sherman
The Star-Ledger - March 5, 2008

Wichita Woman Indicted In Medicaid Fraud Case
KAKE - March 5, 2008

Medicare dollars and sense
Toledo Blade - March 5, 2008

Lomita nurse pleads guilty to fraud
Daily Breeze - March 4, 2008

Cathedral Healthcare System to Pay U.S. $5.3 Million to Resolve Allegations Involving Inflated Charges to Obtain Higher Medicare Reimbursement
US Department of Justice - March 4, 2008

Bay State Senate bill would mandate electronic health records
Mass High Tech - March 4, 2008

Potentially Deadly Medical ID Theft
WSFA - March 4, 2008

Two arrested for chemical dependency treatments not rendered: Medicaid fraud suspected
By Attorney General Gregg Abbott
East Texas Review - March 4, 2008

Defense opens its case with experts' testimony
Information on computers' hard drives may have been lost, jurors hear

By Jodi Andes
Columbus Dispatch - March 4, 2008

Sugar Land Man Busted, Accused Of Major Medicare Fraud Via Wheelchair Scam
By Bob Dunn
FortBendNow - March 4, 2008

Former Findlay businessman given maximum at resentencing
By Erica Blake
Toledo Blade - March 4, 2008

NY Attorney General investigates health insurers' fraud scheme
CCH - March 4, 2008

Enforcement Agencies May Soon Look at Hospitals for Improper Financial Relationships With Device Manufacturers
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. - March 4, 2008

Mass. lawmakers file bill to reduce health costs through incentives and regulatory pressure
Boston Business Journal - March 3, 2008

Audit finds Medicare violations in LA County that suggest fraud
By Associated Press
San Francisco Chronicle - March 3, 2008

Two Cardiologists Admit $840,000 Embezzlement from UMDNJ
Media Newswire - March 3, 2008

Oregon Attorney General Settles Drug Pricing Case With Aventis Pharmaceuticals
All American Patriots - March 3, 2008

Medicare fraud cited in Los Angeles County
By Molly Hennessy-Fiske
Los Angeles Times - March 3, 2008

Medical identity theft is often an 'inside job'
By Beth Wilson
American Medical News - March 3, 2008

Doctors Billing For Medical Malpractice
By Brooks Schuelke
Injury Board - March 2, 2008

Medicare records to face auditors
Northwest Herald - March 2, 2008

Audits Sting Hospitals, Physicians
By Kevin Freking
The Associated Press - March 1, 2008

2 get prison terms in ID theft from clinic patients
More indictments likely in fraud case, federal agent says

By Cindy George
Houston Chronicle - March 1, 2008

Task force discusses Medicaid cost, issues
By Kim Dunne
Herkimer Evening Telegram - February 29, 2008

Editorial: Prison overseer betrayed public trust by overspending
Mercury News Editorial
San Jose Mercury News - February 29, 2008

Health care organizations see cyberattacks as growing threat
By Ellen Messmer
InfoWorld - February 28, 2008

Brown Announces Sixteen Arrests In $2 Million Medi-Cal Pregnancy Fraud
California Chronicle - February 28, 2008

O.C. psychiatrist suspended for Medi-Cal overbilling
Dr. John Rajaratnam denies false billing allegations

By Courtney Perkes
OCRegister - February 28, 2008

Assembly members discuss Medicaid fraud
By Elizabeth Cooper
Utica Observer Dispatch - February 28, 2008

Former Nursing Home Executive/Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy and Tax Evasion Charges
PRNewswire - February 28, 2008

State audit accuses ex-prison executive of double-billing
By Edwin Garcia
San Jose Mercury News - February 28, 2008

Ex-prison healthcare receiver's staff was well paid
By Tim Reiterman
Los Angeles Times - February 28, 2008

5 arrested in Medi-Cal fraud raid
An L.A. clinic allegedly recruited pregnant women for bogus services

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Ari B. Bloomekatz
Los Angeles Times - February 28, 2008

U.S. joins surgeon's suit against hospital accused of fraud
By John Monk
The State - February 28, 2008

Are Healthcare Organizations Under Cyberattack?
By Ellen Messmer
PC World - February 27, 2008

Hospital Merger Slow But Still On Track
By Bob White
Kentucky Post - February 27, 2008

Thomson Healthcare Selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Help Detect Medicaid Overpayments
Trading Markets - February 27, 2008

Workers' Compensation Cheaters Hurt Legitimate Claimants
By Brent Adams
InjuryBoard.com - February 26, 2008

A life preserver for Medicare
By Donna Arduin
San Francisco Chronicle - February 26, 2008

State seeking $4.2 million in Medicaid funds from mental health providers in Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln counties
By Daniel Jackson
Gaston Gazette - February 26, 2008

Missouri City Woman, Partner Busted In $376,000 Medicaid Billing Scam
By Bob Dunn
FortBendNow - February 26, 2008

US Attorney Reports Organizer Guilty Of Medicare Fraud & Money Laundering
Lawfuel - February 26, 2008

Anthem to stop paying for errors
The insurer will no longer pay for preventable mistakes

By Christina Rogers
Roanoke Times - February 26, 2008

AstraZeneca Ordered to Pay $215 Million in Medicaid Fraud Suit
By Bob Johnson
Law.com - February 25, 2008

State report: AHCA falls short in fighting Medicaid fraud
By Margie Manning
Tampa Bay Business Journal - February 25, 2008

At First Sight
By Lynn Jusinski
ADVANCE - February 25, 2008

How a doctor’s visit can be harmful, not healthy
By Maria Tomasch
ABC15.com - February 25, 2008

Medicare Advantage sales tactics draw fire as Senate panel investigates
By Doug Trapp
American Medical News - February 25, 2008

Dublin Doctor Who Defrauded Medicaid And Medicare Pleads Guilty To Health Care Fraud
Rockbridge Weekly - February 24, 2008

Deral Charges Brought Against Virginia Health Care Corporation And Its Two Owners For Over $14 Million In Medicaid Fraud
Media Newswire - February 24, 2008

Freehold man, father are indicted in health care fraud
By Charles Webster IV
Asbury Park Press - February 23, 2008

5 charged in $10M Medicare fraud case
Livonia clinic 1 of 6 in Detroit area that FBI ties to billing scheme

By Paul Egan
DetNews.com - February 23, 2008

New River Valley pain doctor admits fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims
By Mike Allen
Roanoke Times - February 23, 2008

Woman indicted over billing claims
Richmond Times Dispatch - February 23, 2008

Updated: Pulaski County doctor pleads guilty to health-care fraud
By John E. Lichtenstein
WDBJ7.com - February 22, 2008

Feds need your help fighting rampant Medicare fraud
By James Kirley
TCPalm - February 22, 2008

UPDATE: AstraZeneca To Appeal $215 Million in Alabama Fraud Suit
CNN Money - February 22, 2008

LPN’s death raises questions about Helia nursing home
by Dean Olsen
Journal Register - February 22, 2008

Trial set for trio accused of insurance fraud, money laundering
The Bakersfield Californian - February 22, 2008

Fraud rampant in health network
By Michael Neibauer
The Examiner - February 21, 2008

Records System Suit or Nonpayment Dispute?
By Linda Gross
ADVANCE - February 21, 2008

Wrangling Over 'Reasonable' Fees
By Chad Terhune
BusinessWeek - February 21, 2008

Family members charged with insurance fraud
KGET - February 21, 2008

Whistleblower Wins Suit Over Medical Billing Fraud
by Tony Shin - February 21, 2008

Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Enhances Patient Safety Initiatives With Perioperative Technology From DocuSys
PR Newswire - February 21, 2008

Jury in Medicaid pharmaceutical fraud trial finds in favor of Alabama
By Dana Beyerle
Tuscaloosa News - February 21, 2008

Doctor, wife accused of Medicaid fraud
Russian immigrants got $14 million since 2002, federal indictment says

By Frank Green
Richmond Times Dispatch - February 21, 2008

Christ Hospital leaves alliance
Departure from Health Alliance will cost millions, at first

by Cliff Peale
The Enquirer - February 21, 2008

Testimony indicates credit balances disappeared from files in dentist fraud trial
by Daniel Gilbert
Tricities - February 21, 2008

Fraud trial begins for Pennington Gap dentist
By the Associated Press
Daily Press - February 20, 2008

Medical ID Theft Could Be Fatal For Victims
nbc5i - February 20, 2008

Martinez bill doubles penalties for Medicare fraud
by JAY WEAVER
Miami Herald - February 20, 2008

Medicaid provider charged with fraud
WAVY-tv - February 20, 2008

Health Care Fraud in North Carolina
By teresa_92417
BlueNC - February 20, 2008

I-Team: Conspiracy, Fraud Trial of Lawyer Underway
By George Knapp
Las Vegas Now - February 20, 2008

United States: CMS Proposes New Standards For Suppliers Of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, And Supplies
by Elizabeth Elson, Judith Waltz, Lena Robins, Maria E. Gonzalez Knavel and Katherine Siddon O'Brien
Foley & Lardner LLP - February 20, 2008

Ambulances as vehicles for fraud
By Joel Hesch
WorldNetDaily - February 20, 2008

Trial begins for dentist accused of racketeering
By D. Gilbert
Tricities.com - February 20, 2008

Personal Health Records Can Imperil Privacy - Report
By Victoria E. Knight
CNN Money - February 20, 2008

I-Team: Conspiracy, Fraud Trial of Lawyer Underway
By George Knapp
KLAS-TV - February 20, 2008

Qui Tam Whistleblowers Awarded $140 Million Under False Claims Act in Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Cases in FY 2006
By Finch McCranie, LLP
Whistleblower Lawyer Blog - February 19, 2008

Sen. Mel Martinez wants to double Medicare fraud penalties
By JAY WEAVER
Miami Herald - February 19, 2008

Healthcare Slow to Respond to Denial Engine Threat Says Healthcare IT Transition Group
PR Leap - February 17, 2008

Sweet sound of settlement
By Ameet Sachdev
Chicago Tribune - February 17, 2008

Barre man takes on scammers
By Mel Huff
Barre Montpelier Times Argus - February 16, 2008

Theft case dismissed against therapist

By Tillie Fong
Rocky Mountain News - February 16, 2008

Plastic surgeon gets probation, fine
By Robert Patrick

STL Today - February 16, 2008

Senator Martinez targets Medicare fraud
Tampa Bay's 10 - February 15, 2008

Universal Healthcare Is a Fraud
By Chris Rice
OpEdNews - February 15, 2008

Former Dentist Confesses Criminal Behavior at Kids Clinic
By Jane Flasch
13WHAM-TV - February 15, 2008

Does healthcare fraud tie into organized crime, illegal immigration and ... corporations?
By Ed Dickson
Blogger News Network - February 14, 2008

N.Y. probes insurer's payments
By Jeff May
The Star-Ledger - February 14, 2008

Inquiry Set on Health Care Billing
By Reed Abelson
New York Times - February 14, 2008

Aetna, CIGNA In N.Y. Probe
Out-Of-Network Costs Of 16 Insurers At Issue

By Diane Levick
Hartford Courant - February 14, 2008

Rate scam bilks patients
By CATHLEEN F. CROWLEY
Times Union - February 14, 2008

LOCAL WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD MEDICARE
Media Newswire - February 13, 2008

16 Health Care Insurers Face Investigation For Rigged Billing Case
By Windsor Genova
AHN - February 13, 2008

Fraud made too easy
By Star-Ledger editorial board
The Star-Ledger - February 13, 2008

Congress May Stop Hunt For Medicare Swindlers
By Donna Arduin
Tampa Tribune - February 13, 2008

Psychiatrist Accused Of Putting Price On Prayer
News Channel 5 - February 13, 2008

Identity thief had access to area information
By Daniel Brownstein
Beaufort Gazette - February 13, 2008

Insurer sues Raleigh clinic, claims fraud
By David Ranii
News & Observer - February 13, 2008

UnitedHealth unit charged with fraud
New York state says alleged practices left consumers shortchanged

By Russ Britt
Market Watch - February 13, 2008

Two NY doctors sentenced for $15B scam
Forbes - February 12, 2008

Hospitalists Can Help Reduce Rate of Medically Unnecessary Admissions
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. - February 12, 2008