What is The False Claim Act?
A false claim is a claim that is inaccurate and thereby prevents the government from obtaining the money it is entitled. These include but are not limited to the following: • Charging for tests and procedures never performed • Performing unnecessary medical procedures in order to increase reimbursement • Double-charging and billing for tests • Falsifying time records • Winning a contract through kickbacks and bribes • Forging a physician’s signature to gain goverment reimbursement • Why do I need to know anything about The False Claims Acts? What is their purpose? The False Claims Acts are what the government uses to take action against healthcare providers that engage in inappropriate conduct usually associated with charging, billing and coding mistakes. It is designed to promote compliance with State and Federal laws. The False Claims Acts are important because they are meant to help ensure ethical and honest business dealings with the government and the best possible service for our
