DOJ steps up its fraud enforcement efforts
DOJ steps up its fraud enforcement efforts
The number of criminal health care fraud cases prosecuted by U.S. Attorney’s Offices has more than tripled since 1993, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Syracuse (NY) University. In addition, in 1997 (the most recent year studied by the report), more than $1 billion was returned to the Medicare trust fund as a result of civil and criminal fines, judgments, and settlements.
Also in 1997, DOJ opened more than 1,400 criminal health care fraud cases, achieving a conviction rate of 87%. The percentage of convicted defendants who actually saw jail time was 54%.
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