In a recent report by The Center Square, Michael F. Arrigo, a nationally recognized medical billing expert witness, cautioned that Florida officials face significant regulatory hurdles regarding healthcare transparency. With decades of experience testifying in high-stakes medical fraud litigation, Arrigo noted that current billing complexities mean state officials have their work cut out for them in protecting consumers.
"Prosecuting health care fraud is not for the faint of heart," Arrigo said in an interview. "It’s complex. By necessity, making a case takes time, typically including an expert forensic review of a statistically valid sample of medical records and medical bills."
Arrigo further noted that oversight is a multi-layered effort: “All 50 states and three territories have a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU)— a joint federal-state agency that investigates and prosecutes not only the abuse and neglect of recipients in hospitals and nursing homes but also fraud by Medicaid providers.”
About No World Borders
No World Borders provides expert witnesses for civil and criminal litigation in medical billing disputes involving usual customary and reasonable (UCR) charges for medical bills in personal injury litigation, performs medical record audits to determine the accuracy of medical coding in alleged civil overpayment disputes between providers and health plans, and fraud expert analysis.
The company was founded by CEO Michael F. Arrigo, a prolific healthcare fraud expert. He has been admitted as an expert by the U.S. Court of Appeals, as well as various federal and state courts, in medical billing, electronic health records, HIPAA privacy, HIPAA security rule, cybersecurity in healthcare, physician compensation, and corporate governance.
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About The Center Square
Launched in 2019, The Center Square fulfills the need for high-quality statehouse and statewide news across the United States. Our newsroom focuses on federal, state, and local government accountability with a specialized emphasis on economic reporting. We distinguish our work through a "taxpayer sensibility," ensuring readers are informed not only about policy decisions but also the direct fiscal impact on the citizens who fund them.
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