Health fraud prosecutors increasingly turning to civil arena

Article Abstract:

Civil cases against physicians who commit fraud often yield higher monetary awards than criminal cases and may be a more effective deterrent. In addition, civil fraud cases require a lighter burden of proof and often allow 'whistle blowers' to share in the compensation. Laws that are used to prosecute physicians in civil cases include mail fraud, money laundering and property forfeiture laws, as well as the Federal False Claims Act, which covers false claims against the government.

Cases, Ethical aspects, Fraud

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A question of ethics

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Assn (AMA) House of Delegates approved, at the association's 1995 meeting, a Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs report that clarifies the AMA's position on physician participation in executions. The vote makes it unethical for physicians to provide treatment that renders mentally incompetent inmates competent to face execution. The council's positions on medical procedures patents and other matters are also discussed.

Professional Organizations, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Medical Associations, Standards, American Medical Association, Medical ethics, Medical societies

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