Getting accused of committing a white-collar crime in Florida can be frightening if it involves embezzlement. The laws associated with this crime were changed to distinguish it from theft and larceny. Understanding how this can affect you if you're convicted is...
Year: 2021
Common types of health care fraud in Florida
Health care fraud is a white-collar crime committed by someone in the health care business. The health care industry has been the target of many scams, from medical identity theft to Medicare fraud, so understanding health care fraud is important for everyone,...
What does a recent case say about health care fraud?
The federal Medicare program provides a means for older adults to access health care with fewer worries. Those professionals involved in the health care sector rely on Medicare to cover bills for necessary procedures. The keyword here is “necessary,” since any Florida...
Embezzlement charges in Florida
Embezzlement is a common type of fraud crime. You should know the laws in Florida pertaining to this offense. What is embezzlement? Embezzlement is a type of fraud that occurs when a person who manages a property steals money. Embezzlement occurs in many types of...
4 types of health care fraud the FBI is on the hunt for
As a physician, treating patients is only part of the job. To get paid, you must bill your patients' insurance provider, which is often Medicare or Medicaid. If you are not careful in your billing practices, you could get the attention of the FBI, which investigates...