What Is The Government Doing to Prevent Medicaid Fraud?

Healthcare fraud is a type of white-collar crime that involves the filing of inaccurate healthcare claims with the intent to turn a profit. While practitioner schemes include but are not limited to billing for services that have not been rendered, misusing codes on a claim, Read More …

“Daniel’s Husband”- A Heart Wrenching Tragedy About Marriage and Estate Planning.

“Daniel’s Husband,” an emotional and dramatic play, examines the fragility of human relationships and whether marriage is an optimal option for all couples. The opening scene introduces the two men, Daniel and Mitchell, who are genuinely in love yet are not legally married. The well-dressed Read More …

How to Select A Quality Nursing Home

Generally speaking, most people prefer to stay in the comfort of their homes for as long as possible. However, as the generations age, many people are faced with the decision of whether or not they will place their aging loved ones in a nursing home. Read More …

Estate Planning Mishap: Revoking the Power of Attorney

A revocation of the Power of Attorney is a legal document which confirms that you, the principal, no longer want the agent, the person who was named power, to act on your behalf. While having a Power of Attorney is certainly a vital part of Read More …

How to Report Dental Medicaid Fraud

An issue which plagues the public medical system is Medicaid fraud, with dentistry being no exception to the problem. To counteract this public crisis it is imperative that it be reported; this not only stops the present case of fraud, it also discourages further fraud Read More …

6 Common Medicaid Fraud Penalties A Defendant May Face

Simply put, Medicaid fraud is far more common than you may think. In 2017 alone, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) convictions totaled 1,528 with the majority having to do with Personal Care Services (PCS) attendants and Read More …

The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Medicaid Fraud Investigations

In the words of business magnate Daymond John, “Life is 20% what happens to you, and 80% how you respond.” While it may be a bit of an unusual connection, this quote is particularly relevant when it comes to dealing with the news that you Read More …

How to Initiate Family Communication Regarding Estate Planning

Have you ever wanted to draft an estate plan, but couldn’t muster up the courage to discuss it with family? This is a common occurrence when it comes to family planning. However, this shouldn’t discourage you from putting off the matter. A discussion with your Read More …

The Importance of Advance Directives

Aging is inescapable, and while many have tried to delay or avoid the inevitable, none have succeeded. It’s important, therefore, to plan accordingly for old age. While this may include a myriad of things, estate planning (specifically incapacity planning) is vital in making sure that Read More …

5 Estate Planning Tips for New Parents

For most new parents, caring for their newborn infant (and all the baggage that comes with that) is already enough of a burden without thinking of the worst coming to fruition. However, it often turns out that preparing for the unexpected can lead to less Read More …