LibGuides: Medicare Fraud & Abuse by Majolie Callan: Administrative Law

Florida Administrative Code

Florida False Claims Act
Covers:
68.082 False claims against the state; definitions; liability.
68.083 Civil actions for false claims.
68.084 Rights of the parties in civil actions.
68.085 Awards to plaintiffs bringing action.
68.086 Expenses; attorney attorney’s fees and costs.
68.087 Exemptions to civil actions.
68.089 Limitation of actions; effect of interventions by department.
68.09 Burden of proof.
Florida Administrative Practice § 7.37
In 2008, in response to reports of widespread Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse in Florida's home health care industry, the legislature passed Ch. 2008-246, Laws of Fla., which, among other provisions, changed the licensure process for home health agencies.
Business Litigation in Florida § 22.18
§22.18 Referring Matter For Prosecution

The "advice of counsel defense"
The prosecution of attorneys for advice given to health care offenders
The Stark Statute and Regulations
Reporting requirements: all entities providing Medicare or Medicaid reimbursed services must report the covered items and services that they provide and the names and physician identification numbers of physicians who (or whose immediate relatives) have an ownership or investment interest in the entity
Compliance program guidance for ambulance suppliers
The intent requirements of the anti-kickback statute—The aftermath of Hanlester-acquittal of Caremark defendants

[Centenarian Frances Perry holds Medicare card on the first day of the program's operation, Dallas, Texas]

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