Addiction treatment providers navigate federal scrutiny on fraud

“I can’t remember in the 10 years plus I’ve been practicing law in this space that I’ve seen a more aggressive clampdown on the fraud and abuse of anti-kickback statutes being enforced,” a general counsel said. The US Department of Justice filed charges against 455 defendants alleged to have defrauded over $208.4million. Addiction treatment providers accounted for 65% of behavioral health fraud cases.