attorney generals reports on just what the doctor ordered from 2012

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Where can I find forms and reports for the Attorney General?

Aug 26, 2021 · BELLINGHAM — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that, as a result of his antitrust consent decree, Bellingham Anesthesia Associates (BAA) must end its illegal dominance of the local health care market and pay $110,000 in costs and fees. BAA used unlawful non-compete clauses and exclusive contracts with area medical providers to take …

Who is the Attorney General of Washington DC?

The Office of the Attorney General is required by law to report the amount of child support owed and the amount paid to the credit reporting agencies. Lottery Intercept Lottery prizes issued by the Texas Comptroller's Office are subject to being intercepted and applied toward child, medical and dental support arrears.

Did the Attorney General’s Office fail to depose Myrtle Beach?

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How does the Office of the Attorney General work with licensing agencies?

Jul 07, 2011 · The Attorney General’s office has submitted a recommendation to the Division of Pensions and Benefits that HGH prescriptions and most (approx. 80 percent) of anabolic steroid prescriptions be filled by mail order only by Medco, the State of New Jersey’s prescription benefits manager, to ensure complete fidelity to its new protocols ...

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How many licensing agencies does OAG have?

The OAG works with over 60 licensing agencies and can request that these agencies suspend your drivers, professional and hunting and fishing licenses, if you fail to pay your child support.

Who reports child support?

Credit Bureau Reporting. The Office of the Attorney General is required by law to report the amount of child support owed and the amount paid to the credit reporting agencies.

What is the difference between civil and criminal contempt?

In civil contempt cases, the court will assess a specific number of days and/or a fine for each missed payment. The sentence must be served even if full payment is made. In criminal contempt cases, an obligor is sentenced to jail until he/she complies with the court order.

What happens when child support isn't paid?

When child support payments aren't made, the Office of the Attorney General can take many actions to enforce the court order.

What is a helpline in New York?

Helpline staff have successfully intervened so consumers can access the medical care they need. These resolutions can vary from securing necessary pre-authorizations to certifying that health plans do not improperly terminate coverage. Advocates also take the extra step for consumers -- ensuring that any negative effects from improper medical billing or claims are removed from their credit reports – preserving the financial health of many New Yorkers.

Do medical providers accept insurance?

Some medical providers may advertise that they “accept” a wide range of insurance plans, but in fact, that simply means they are willing to treat (and later bill) consumers at high out-of-network rates. Just because a provider is willing to process your insurance credentials, that does not necessarily mean your care is covered. Always ask specifically if the provider “participates” in your insurance plan before you receive treatment. If you are unsure, contact your insurance provider before receiving treatment.

Why did the City of Dover violate the Freedom of Information Act?

Complainant alleged that the City of Dover violated the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) because it failed to provide him with the names and addresses of retired city employees. Held: FOIA does not require the disclosure of personnel file information if that disclosure would constitute an invasion of personal privacy. Relying on both Supreme Court and Third Circuit case law, and distinguishing prior attorney general opinions related to the names and salaries of current public employees, the opinion holds that Delaware’s FOIA protects the “names and addresses of retired public employees because disclosure of that information would invade their privacy.” There was no FOIA violation.

What did the complainant say about the school district?

The District replied that they had provided all the public documents they had, had conducted meetings regarding the teacher and had no more information to provide. Held: the District has fulfilled its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act and there is no violation.

Why is the Woodbridge School District not open meeting?

The Board argued that because review of the applications required discussion of financial eligibility and review of tax return documents and pupil files which are protected under FOIA, the applications could not be reviewed in open meeting. Held: because the review of applications involved review of documents which are protected under the FOIA, there was no violation of the open meeting requirement.

Did New Castle County violate the FOIA?

The Complainant alleged that New Castle County (“the County”) violated FOIA by not providing you with copies of any checks payable to Sharon Hughes, former legislative aide to New Castle Councilman J. Christopher Roberts, or her attorney, Richard J. Wier, Jr., Esquire, relating to the legal settlement of a personnel matter between the County and Ms. Hughes. Held: any nondisclosure provision in a settlement agreement between Ms. Hughes and the County cannot override the public records requirements of FOIA and that the County violated FOIA by not providing you with access to documents relating to the settlement of a legal claim between Ms. Hughes and the County.

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December 2012

  • December 27, 2012; U.S. Department of Justice
    Victory Pharma Inc. of San Diego Pays $11.4 Million to Resolve Kickback Allegations in Connection with Promotion of Its DrugsVictory Pharma Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company headquartered in San Diego, has agreed to pay $11,420,743 to resolve federal civil and criminal l…
  • December 20, 2012; U.S. Attorney; Southern District of Florida
    Miami Husband and Wife Sentenced on Medicare Fraud ChargesWifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Michael B. Steinbach, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Miami Field Office, and Christopher B. Dennis, Special Agent in …
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November 2012

  • November 30, 2012; U.S. Attorney; Southern District of Florida
    President of Miami Medical Clinic Sentenced on Health Care Fraud ChargesWifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Michael B. Steinbach, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office, and Christopher B. De…
  • November 30, 2012; U.S. Attorney; District of Maryland
    Former NIH Employee Sentenced for Using Government Credit Cards for Personal UseBaltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Tamia M. McCoy, age 33, of Germantown, Maryland, today to six months in prison, followed by six months of home detentio…
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October 2012

  • October 31, 2012; U.S. Attorney; Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty To Health Care FraudPHILADELPHIA - A former manager for a company that manufactures and distributes bone growth stimulator medical devices pleaded guilty today to health care fraud, in connection with his scheme to submit $250,000 in fraudulen…
  • October 31, 2012; U.S. Attorney; Southern District of Illinois
    Former Inmate Sentenced for Fraud on the Medicaid Home Services ProgramOn October 30, 2012, Keith Foreman, 57, of Metropolis, IL was sentenced in the District Court in Benton, IL on one count of making False Statements related to Health Care Matters, the United States Attorney fo…
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September 2012

  • September 28, 2012; U.S. Attorney; District of Maryland
    Baltimore Man Convicted of Social Security and Medicare FraudBaltimore, Maryland - A federal jury convicted Christopher George Perry, age 50, of Baltimore, late yesterday of social security disability fraud, federal health benefit program fraud and health care fraud.
  • September 28, 2012; U.S. Attorney; Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania Man Charged With Health Care FraudPHILADELPHIA - Brian Racey, 42, of North Wales, PA, a former territory manager for Orthofix, Inc., was charged today by information with health care fraud in connection with a scheme to submit $250,000 in fraudulent claims for bone …
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August 2012

  • August 31, 2012; U.S. Attorney; Middle District of Pennsylvania
    Mechanicsburg Doctor and Owner of Two Medical Facilities Charged with Healthcare Fraud and Money LaunderingThe United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a Mechanicsburg doctor who owns two Central Pennsylvania medical facilities …
  • August 30, 2012; U. S. Attorney; Eastern District of Texas
    Houston Man Sentenced for Role in Multi-State Health Care Fraud SchemeBEAUMONT, Texas - A 52-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
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July 2012

  • July 26, 2012; U.S. Department of Justice
    Owners and Employees of Houston Mental Health Company and Patient Recruiters Charged for Alleged Roles in $97 Million Medicare Fraud SchemeA superseding indictment was unsealed today charging two owners of a Houston mental health care company, Spectrum Care P.A., som…
  • July 26, 2012; U.S. Attorney; Southern District of New York
    Yonkers Cardiologist Charged With Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone in White Plains Federal CourtPreet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Janice K. Fedarcyk, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of …
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June 2012

  • June 29, 2012; U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee
    Maury Regional Hospital to Pay $3.59 Million to Settle False Claims Act AllegationsMaury Regional Hospital, d/b/a Maury Regional Medical Center, has agreed to pay the United States $3,594,451.90 to settle False Claims Act allegations, announced Jerry E. Martin, U.S. Attorney fo…
  • June 29, 2012; U.S. Attorney; Northern District of California
    Napa Doctor Charged With Health Care Fraud, Tax FraudSAN FRANCISCO - Ali Sedghi Vaziri of Napa, Calif., was charged yesterday by a federal grand jury in San Francisco with nine counts of health care fraud and six counts of filing a false Federal Income Tax Return, United States Attorn…
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May 2012

  • May 31, 2012; U.S. Attorney; District of Arizona
    Arizona Hospice to Pay $3.7 Million to Resolve False Claims AllegationsPHOENIX - Hospice Family Care, Inc. has agreed to pay the United States $3,700,000 to resolve civil allegations that the company violated the federal False Claims Act by submitting false bills to Medicare.
  • May 31, 2012; U.S. Attorney; Southern District of Texas
    McAllen Urologist and Wife Charged with Health Care FraudHOUSTON - A federal grand jury has returned a three-count, superseding indictment against Dr. Hossein Lahiji and his wife, attorney Najmeh Vahid Lahiji, both of McAllen and San Antonio, Texas, United States Attorney Kenneth M…
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April 2012

  • April 25, 2012; U.S. Attorney; District of Massachusetts
    Three Charged with Making False Statements to MedicaidBOSTON - Three Boston individuals were charged today in federal court with making false statements to Medicaid, a federal agency, in order to obtain benefits to which they were not entitled.
  • April 26, 2012; U.S. Department of Justice
    McKesson Corp. Pays U.S. More Than $190 Million to Resolve False Claims Act AllegationsMcKesson Corporation has agreed to pay the United States more than $190 million to resolve claims that it violated the False Claims Act by reporting inflated pricing information for …
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March 2012

  • March 30, 2012; U.S. Department of Justice
    Miami-Area Resident Pleads Guilty to Participating in $200 Million Medicare Fraud SchemeWASHINGTON - A Miami-area resident pleaded guilty today for his role in structuring monetary transactions to provide cash for the furtherance of a fraud scheme that resulted in th…
  • March 30, 2012; U.S. Attorney; Southern District of Iowa
    Centerville Woman Charged With Over $700,000 of Health Care FraudDES MOINES, IA - On March 29, 2012, Angela Shae Ellison, age 45, of Centerville, Iowa, made her initial appearance in federal court on charges of committing over $700,000 of fraud against Medicaid, WellMark Blue Cross/…
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