Document Type
Perspective
Publication Title
Emory Corp. Governance & Accountability Rev. Perspectives
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Abstract
The government is working tirelessly to deter healthcare fraud in Skilled Nursing Facilities ('SNF'). The government is increasingly holding SNF's liable for overbilling Medicare for medically unnecessary services and billing for services that were not provided. The government believes that SNF's are committing Medicare fraud to increase profits in its facilities. To understand nursing home fraud, it is necessary to evaluate the False Claims Act (which is the leading body of law that SNF's are held liable under), how SNF's are reimbursed by Medicare, and SNF false claims liability for Medicare fraud. This Perspective will then offer ways for SNF's to increase profits legally and responsibly.
First Page
121
Volume
5
Recommended Citation
Regine Lewis,
Nursing Home Fraud: Responsible Ways to Increase Profits in Nursing Homes,
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Emory Corp. Governance & Accountability Rev. Perspectives
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(2018).
Available at:
https://scholarlycommons.law.emory.edu/ecgar-perspectives/10