President Obama recently announced plans to crack down on cases of Medicare and Medicaid fraud. At a recent health care rally in St. Charles, MO, the President announced his support for a bill directing federal auditors to uncover fraudulent claims that are estimated to cost taxpayers $100 billion per year. The new legislation has significant implications for medical providers.

At the March 10, 2010 rally, Obama emphasized the gravity of the initiative. “The health care system has billions of dollars that should go to patient care,” Obama said, “and they’re lost each and every year to fraud, to abuse, to massive subsidies that line the pockets of the insurance industry.”

If passed, the would require government agencies to hire auditors to investigate fraudulent claims. Administration officials have said that pilot programs run in three states between 2005 and 2008 recovered $900 million worth of fraudulent or incorrect claims.

But how can medical providers be sure they’re on the right side of these rules?

We at Jules Zacher, P.C. are pleased to announce that in an effort to provide fuller service to chiropractors, we have recently begun working with Jason Martin, an attorney with his own firm who has special expertise in health care law, to help medical providers navigate federal regulations on payment. Jason’s advice can help you avoid a costly and unpleasant audit in the face of complex regulations.

Make sure you and your practice aren’t on the wrong side of these regulations; contact Jules Zacher, P.C. today.