Category Archives: Medicare Fraud

Entries about medicare fraud news, statistics, research, programs, and prevention

Zone Program Integrity Contractors now Active in Louisiana

ZPIC Audits Reach Louisiana The first news of ZPIC (Zone Program Integrity Contractor) activity in Louisiana came earlier this week. An in home provider organization received a request for 30 records, to be sent within 24 days. The records requested … Continue reading

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Medicare Fraud Bust, Friday Morning – Baton Rouge- 31 Charged Including 4 Physicians

Originally sent to HCLA Membership on 7/16/10 Federal authorities say 31 people have been charged in Baton Rouge in connection with the nation’s largest Medicare fraud bust ever. Four Baton Rouge area doctors are also included. Drs. Dahlia Kirkpatrick, Sofjan … Continue reading

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Medicare Fraud Bust Response: Letter to the Editor

The HCLA Board of Directors voted this week to send a strongly worded letter in support of the US Attorney’s HEAT strike force activity that resulted in Medicare Fraud charges being brought against 31 individuals in the Baton Rouge area … Continue reading

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