Dr. Marc Blatstein Blog, Medical, White-Collar

TAX FRAUD: Hospice News Healthcare Strike Force.

HEALTHCARE CONTINUES TO BE THE DOJ #1 TARGET, PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FCA (CIVIL), AND CRIMINAL EXPOSURE. The DOJ has launched the West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, which collaborates with U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California, along with
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Dr. M Blatstein's Blog, Medical, White-Collar

Healthcare, Still The DOJ #1 Target. Becker’s Hospital Review: DEI- FCA- LGBTQ, & AVAILABILITY OF REPRODUCTIVE CARE, MEDICAID, AND ACA ACCESS.

The Fraud Division Launches West Coast Strike Force to Target Health Care Fraud Schemes Across Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California April 30, 2026 * RISK MANAGEMENT PREPARATION Keeping you, your practice, and business clear of a DOJ Audit is key to your
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Blog, COMPASSIONATE RELEASE, Medical, Preparation, Sentence Mitigation

Compassionate Release Is Possible; Just Not Guaranteed.

Compassionate Release, Defined. I.    FAMM. There are four broad criteria for compassionate release, set by the U.S. Sentencing Commission: Medical condition: Prisoners qualify for compassionate release if they have A terminal illness that will lead to the end of life, even if
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COMPASSIONATE RELEASE, Criminal Case, Dr. M Blatstein's Blog, Medical, Sentence Mitigation

MEDICAL CARE IN THE BOP CONTINUES TO BE BOTH DELAYED AND DENIED.

A PHYSICIAN CONCERNED WITH BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, ORDERED BY A COURT, IS IGNORED BY THE BOP. COMPASSIONATE RELEASE FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT IS A CONTINUOUS FIGHT FOR LIFE.   On December 23, 2025, a doctor found lumps in both breasts and
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IN PRISON, PREPARATION CAN BE YOUR KEY TO A SMOOTHER TRANSITION. SHARING UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS.

**DENIED MEDICAL CARE IN PRISON MAY REQUIRE A ‘DIFFICULT REMEDY’ PROCESS** * UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS ARE HELPFUL. PREPARATION FOR THE BOP, IN ADDITION TO THEIR PSI, IS INTRODUCING YOUR CLIENT TO THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF LIFE INSIDE. DISAPPOINTMENT AND EXPECTATIONS. It’s prudent
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Dr. M Blatstein's Blog, Medical, Sentence Mitigation, White-Collar

THE BOP’S PROCESS IS DESIGNED TO DENY HEALTHCARE.

YOU NEED A “PHYSICIAN ON YOUR SIDE.” ** AN OVERVIEW OF A ‘VERY COMPLICATED AND ARDUOUS PROCESS.’ Cut-rate care: The systemic problems shaping ‘healthcare’ behind bars In correctional healthcare systems, care is secondary to controlling costs and avoiding lawsuits — a problem
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Dr. Marc Blatstein Blog, Medical, Preparation, Sentence Mitigation, White-Collar

DOJ-OIG TARGETING MEDICARE SPENDING AND PROVIDERS

Chronic Care Management Services LLL chartspan: Patient Care Management Services (An example)  Better patient care. More practice revenue. Chronic Care Advanced Primary Care Annual Wellness Visits HHS-OIG Audit of Medicare Payments for Chronic Care Management Services at Risk of Noncompliance, 03/16/2026 
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Criminal Case, Dr. M Blatstein's Blog, Medical, Preparation, Sentence Mitigation, White-Collar

DOJ $14.6 BILLION IN HEALTHCARE CONVICTIONS. LESSONS LEARNED, PREVENTION.

Protecting Yourself In The Era of Healthcare Fraud Enforcement. l g Federal healthcare enforcement is changing rapidly. Investigations are larger, faster, and increasingly driven by AI and Data Analytics. For physicians, clinic owners, and healthcare executives, that means routine practices—from billing decisions
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Criminal Case, Dr. M Blatstein's Blog, Medical, Preparation, Sentence Mitigation

ACCESS (OR LACK THEREOF) TO MEDICAL CARE IN PRISON. 2026

TOPICS: YOUR MEDICAL RECORD. The PRESENTENCE REPORT (PSR), CAN BE YOUR MEDICAL REFERRAL. PATIENT CARE. CATEGORIES AND SCOPE OF CARE STEEL TOE SAFETY BOOTS IN PRISONS | NIH: Shear-Reducing Insoles Prevent Foot Ulceration THE NEEDS OF AN AGING PRISON POPULATION MENTAL HEALTH
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