US health fraud stings net 301 people this year, most ever
The U.S. charged 301 people this year in a series of medical fraud sting operations, the most ever, for allegedly running scams that bilked the government out of $900 million.
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Judge sides with House Republicans against health care law
In a setback to President Barack Obama's health care law, a federal judge ruled Thursday that the administration is unconstitutionally spending federal money to fund the measure without approval from Congress.
National medical-legal partnership conference convenes in Indianapolis
An estimated 400 attorneys, medical professionals and social workers from around the country have come to Indianapolis for the 2016 National Medical-Legal Partnership Summit.
COA: Firm has no private cause of action to gain back fees
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a decision that denied HealthPort’s motion for judgment against Garrison Law Firm LLC after it found Garrison did not have a private cause of action under Indiana law or Administrative Code.
6 states sue Obama administration over Affordable Care Act
Six states, including Indiana, filed a new lawsuit Wednesday against the Obama administration over the Affordable Care Act.
Nightingale Home Healthcare sues state, feds alleging discrimination
Carmel-based Nightingale Home Healthcare Inc. said Friday it has filed a lawsuit against state and federal officials after Medicare sought to stop payments to the firm for allegedly putting patients in “immediate jeopardy.”