The US government continues its focus on healthcare fraud through criminal actions. It has demonstrated its willingness to pursue physicians and investors alike and to take creative approaches in order to secure convictions. When it comes to alleged healthcare fraud, the government not only focuses on fraud in connection with government payers, but also uses the statutes in its arsenal to target purported fraud against private payers.

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In recent remarks, Assistant US Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski emphasized that the US Department of Justice remains serious about fighting corporate fraud and corruption, and noted that transparency in its criteria for prosecution is a key tool for both DOJ and private sector companies. Stressing the importance of effective compliance programs, he noted that companies are more likely to implement such programs when it is clear what conduct DOJ will credit or penalize.

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