Compliance & RegulatoryQuestion 87 of 100
The federal False Claims Act imposes liability primarily on those who:
a.Knowingly submit, or cause to be submitted, false or fraudulent claims for payment to the government
b.Submit any claim that is later denied
c.Charge a patient a copayment
d.Use an outdated fax machine
Explanation
The False Claims Act creates liability for knowingly presenting false or fraudulent claims to federal programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, including billing for services not rendered or upcoding. 'Knowingly' includes acting with reckless disregard or deliberate ignorance, not just actual knowledge. Penalties can include substantial fines and multiplied damages.
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