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Dozens charged in sprawling $1.2B telehealth and genetics fraud crackdown

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The coordinated investigations primarily targeted the alleged payment of kickbacks and bribes by lab operators in exchange for the referral of patients by medical professionals working with allegedly fraudulent telemedicine and digital health companies. billion, according to the department.

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The Imperative for the Biden-Harris Administration to Improve and Modernize the American Healthcare System

Connected Health Initiative

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in taking all necessary measures to flatten the infection curve and defeat COVID-19 using the most innovative and effective solutions available. Responsible use of such technologies will facilitate more efficient care over safe distances.

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Characteristics of Telemedicine Healthcare Fraud and Abuse as Defined by DOJ & OIG

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The telemedicine company only furnishes items and services to Federal health care program beneficiaries and does not accept insurance from any other payer. Implications for Telemedicine and Digital Health Companies. Furthermore, the DOJ has renewed its pledge to hold individual executives personally liable for wrongdoing.