Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) services play a critical role in New York’s healthcare ecosystem. These centers provide essential services to elderly and disabled populations who need daytime supervision, medical oversight, and social support while allowing them to remain in their communities. However, with the rise of Medicaid billing and increasing government expenditures, Adult Day […]
Healthcare Law
Med Spas Under Fire: New York State Intensifies Crackdown on Unlicensed Practices
Medical spas, or “med spas,” have rapidly grown in popularity across New York State, driven by increased consumer demand for non-invasive aesthetic treatments. Combining traditional spa comforts with medical-grade cosmetic procedures, med spas offer services like Botox injections, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, chemical peels, and other skin rejuvenation treatments. Their rising appeal stems from […]
Types of Healthcare Telemedicine Fraud
Telemedicine has transformed the healthcare industry by providing patients with access to medical services without the need for in-person visits. While this innovation has brought convenience and expanded care opportunities, it has also created new avenues for fraud. Telemedicine fraud schemes have been on the rise, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic increased reliance on virtual […]
Federal Money Laundering in the Healthcare Industry in New York: Legal Implications and How Norman Spencer Law Group Can Help
Money laundering is a grave federal offense, and in New York’s healthcare industry, it takes on additional layers of complexity due to the large sums involved in Medicaid and Medicare programs. With federal and state authorities increasingly scrutinizing healthcare providers, allegations of money laundering tied to fraudulent billing, kickbacks, or Medicaid fraud are not uncommon. […]
Gilead Sciences drug counterfeiting operation in New York
In August 2024, Gilead Sciences uncovered a large-scale drug counterfeiting operation in New York, involving two Queens-based pharmacies, 71st Rx and Finest Scripts. The company filed a lawsuit, accusing the pharmacies and their associates of trafficking counterfeit versions of Gilead’s HIV medications, notably Descovy and Biktarvy, which are widely used in both pre-exposure and post-exposure […]
Kickbacks in Healthcare: Navigating Federal and State Statutes with Norman Spencer Law Group
In the complex world of healthcare, kickbacks present a serious legal issue, both at the state and federal levels. Designed to protect the integrity of the healthcare system and prevent fraud, anti-kickback statutes regulate the relationships between healthcare providers and third parties to ensure that medical decisions are based on the best interests of […]
