Mental Health Fraud In Florida

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Southern District of Florida Alleged Fraudsters Charged with …

(4 days ago) WEBThe count charging conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud count is punishable by a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison. The counts charging health care fraud, anti-kickback violations, and theft of government funds are …

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/alleged-fraudsters-charged-bribing-patients-and-fraudulently-billing-medicaid

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Dozens charged in health care fraud schemes

(3 days ago) WEBThe Justice Department has charged dozens of people in several health care fraud and prescription drug schemes, including one totaling $1.9 billion and a doctor accused of ordering fake ankle braces …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2023-06-29/dozens-charged-in-health-care-fraud-schemes-including-1-9b-in-bogus-claims

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Four Sentenced to Prison in Florida Community Mental Health …

(Just Now) WEBFour Sentenced to Prison in Florida Community Mental Health Center Case. The owners of three Miami-area assisted living facilities and an affiliated …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/enforcement/four-sentenced-to-prison-in-florida-community-mental-health-center-case/

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Owner and Operator of Miami-Based Mental Health Centers …

(9 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON—An owner, a clinical director, and a therapist pleaded guilty today for their roles in a health care fraud scheme involving three Miami-based mental …

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/miami/news/press-releases/owner-and-operator-of-miami-based-mental-health-centers-pleads-guilty-in-70-million-health-care-fraud-scheme

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Conviction Announced in $63 MillionFlorida Mental Health Fraud …

(3 days ago) WEBA federal jury in Florida April 25 convicted a Miami-area supervisor of a mental health care company for helping orchestrate a fraud scheme that resulted in …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/conviction-announced-in-63-million-florida-mental-health-fraud-scheme

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Former Program Director and Marketers Sentenced to Prison in …

(9 days ago) WEBThe former program director and two former marketers for Miami-based mental health care company American Therapeutic Corporation (ATC) have been sentenced to prison for …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/enforcement/former-program-director-and-marketers-sentenced-to-prison-in-florida-in-205-million-community-mental-health-fraud-scheme/

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Report Psychiatric Abuse and Fraud - CCHR Florida

(3 days ago) WEBWith the recent passage of the federal stimulus package, which allocated $425 million for mental health services and an additional $1.32 billion for community mental health centers, the Citizens …

https://www.cchrflorida.org/cchr-encourages-the-public-to-report-psychiatric-abuse-and-fraud/

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Mental Health Fraud is a Booming Business in Florida

(3 days ago) WEBFlorida remains one of the top states for mental health insurance fraud. Recently, Sam Konell, a longtime liaison between mental health clinics and Miami …

https://www.cchrflorida.org/mental-health-fraud-booming-business-florida/

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Featured Articles - The Mental Health Industry Watchdog

(7 days ago) WEBFraud- or theft-related crimes account for the second largest part of all the crimes conducted in the mental health industry in the U.S. According to a 2020 study …

https://www.cchrint.org/2023/02/17/20-billion-in-psychiatric-fraud/

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Florida Health Care Complaint Portal

(4 days ago) WEBFlorida Health Care Complaint Portal. Florida Health Care Complaint Portal allows consumers to file a complaint with the appropriate state agency. You will be asked a …

https://www.flhealthcomplaint.gov/

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Chapter 394 Section 4615 - 2018 Florida Statutes - The Florida …

(2 days ago) WEBChapter 394 MENTAL HEALTH Entire Chapter. SECTION 4615. Clinical records; confidentiality. 394.4615 Clinical records; confidentiality.—. (1) A clinical record shall be …

https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2018/394.4615

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Mental Health professionals facing discipline by the board claim …

(4 days ago) WEBBecome familiar with the Grounds for Discipline found in Section 456.072(1), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and possible Disciplinary Actions found in the Clinical, Counseling, and …

https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/latest-news/many-mental-health-professionals-facing-discipline-by-the-board-claim-they-did-not-know/

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Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy …

(9 days ago) WEBAnnouncing the FY 2022-23 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan November 1, 2023. An annual publication showcasing trends and information about Florida’s health care …

https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/latest-news/fraudulent-email-alert/

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Complaints, Grievances, and Fraud, Waste, Abuse – Mental Health

(6 days ago) WEBYou also have the right to contact the Department of Children and Families, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office Central Region at (407) 955-0090. Fraud, …

https://centralfloridacares.org/complaints-grievances-and-fraud-waste-abuse/

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A new center will address Florida's mental health workforce …

(1 days ago) WEBThe University of South Florida is creating a center to boost the state's mental health workforce amid a national shortage.. The legislature recently awarded …

https://news.wfsu.org/state-news/2024-04-26/a-new-center-will-address-floridas-mental-health-workforce-shortage

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Office of Public Affairs Leader of $63 Million Mental Health Fraud

(5 days ago) WEBAccording to court documents, from 2004 through 2011, HCSN billed Medicare and the Florida Medicaid program approximately $63 million for purported …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/leader-63-million-mental-health-fraud-scheme-pleads-guilty-miami

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Public Assistance Fraud Florida DCF

(5 days ago) WEBThe Department of Children and Families Public Benefits and Assistance helps promote strong and economically self-sufficient communities. It is everyone’s responsibility to …

https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance/public-benefits-integrity/public-assistance-fraud

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Counting the cost: The challenges of accessing mental-health …

(2 days ago) WEBFor many, mental health care falls in the luxury category. In a recent study conducted by Thriveworks, 25% of those individuals wanting to start therapy in the next …

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/05/05/counting-the-cost-the-challenges-of-accessing-mental-health-support-commentary/

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Arizona's response to its sober living crisis is flawed, experts say

(4 days ago) WEBThe federal Affordable Care Act, which passed in 2010, made mental health and substance abuse treatment one of the 10 essential benefits of any ACA-approved plan.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/arizona/2024/04/16/experts-say-arizona-legislature-response-to-sober-living-crisis-is-flawed/73196172007/

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Miami-Area Therapist Sentenced to Prison in Florida in $205 …

(1 days ago) WEBMiami-Area Therapist Sentenced to Prison in Florida in $205 Million Community Mental HealthFraud Scheme. Miami-area resident Nichole Eckert, former therapist at the …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/enforcement/miami-area-therapist-sentenced-to-prison-in-florida-in-205-million-community-mental-healthfraud-scheme/

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Report faulted Florida mental hospital after grisly attack Miami …

(6 days ago) WEBWhen “Patient 2” was admitted to South Florida State Hospital for mental health treatment in 2023, doctors noted he suffered from two disorders, schizophrenia …

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article288061260.html

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Another killing underlines risks in Florida mental hospitals Miami …

(6 days ago) WEBAnother killing, another cover-up. Patients remain at risk at Florida mental hospitals. By Carol Marbin Miller. May 03, 2024 5:30 AM. Angelea Barrett, at her home …

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article287383190.html

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‘Never give up’: Local organization wants people to - News4JAX

(1 days ago) WEBNational Alliance on Mental Health says 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Only half of them get treatment. 50% of all lifetime mental illness …

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/04/30/never-give-up-local-organization-wants-people-to-write-encouraging-words-on-sidewalks-for-mental-health-awareness/

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Judge gives the go-ahead to Medicaid class-action - Health …

(9 days ago) WEBA federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2024-04-30/judge-gives-medicaid-class-action-lawsuit-against-florida-the-go-ahead

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Mental Health Florida Department of Health

(7 days ago) WEBMental Health. Violence and Injury Prevention Program. 850-245-4455. Mailing Address. 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A13. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1722. Mental health includes …

https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/prevention/mental-health/index.html

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Florida’s elderly lost nearly $300 million to fraud last year, report

(9 days ago) WEBFlorida has ranked second in the country for elder fraud for at least the fourth year in a row, a newly released FBI report shows, with residents over 60 losing a …

https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/05/03/floridas-elderly-lost-nearly-300-million-to-fraud-last-year-report-says-as-crimes-become-more-insidious-and-devastating/

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Commentary: Let's stop whispering about mental illness - Orlando …

(6 days ago) WEBSuicide claimed 48,100 lives in 2021, the National Institute of Mental Health has reported, and it was the second leading cause of death among individuals between …

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/05/03/commentary-lets-stop-whispering-about-mental-illness/

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Florida's elderly lost close to $300 million to fraud last year

(Just Now) WEBFlorida’s elderly lost nearly $300 million to fraud last year, report says, as crimes become more insidious and devastating. Florida has ranked second in the …

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/03/floridas-elderly-lost-nearly-300-million-to-fraud-last-year-report-says-as-crimes-become-more-insidious-and-devastating/

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Florida Mental Health Counselor Settles Case Involving False …

(6 days ago) WEBOn April 10, 2015, Timothy Fennell, a Florida licensed mental health counselor, entered into a settlement agreement with OIG under which Fennell would pay $120,000 and be …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/enforcement/florida-mental-health-counselor-settles-case-involving-false-claims/

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Tackling mental health in Northeast Florida - News4JAX

(7 days ago) WEBThis Week in Jacksonville - Tackling mental health in Northeast Florida. 13 minutes ago This Week in Jacksonville : May 05, 2024. 10 hours ago Watch News4JAX …

https://www.news4jax.com/video/news/2024/05/05/this-week-in-jacksonville-tackling-mental-health-in-northeast-florida/

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Florida man sentenced to prison in international fraud conspiracy …

(7 days ago) WEBJorrel Tyler Jackson, 31, of Seffner, Florida, is sentenced to six and a half years in prison in connection with an international fraud conspiracy that targeted seniors …

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/florida-man-sentenced-international-scheme-targeting-michigan-seniors/

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Gators, New Addition Karcinski Spotlight Mental Health - Florida …

(5 days ago) WEBDr. Nicole Karcinski. Karcinski is a veteran psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with two degrees from UF and a master's degree from the University of …

https://floridagators.com/news/2024/5/1/general-gators-new-addition-karcinski-seek-to-raise-mental-health-awareness

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Cotton candy to mental health to politics: Brevard residents …

(3 days ago) WEBIn Florida, teens are facing additional barriers to social media under a new law that bars anyone under the age of 14 from creating a social media account, and …

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/04/23/will-clock-run-out-tiktok-brevard-fans-foes-debate-possible-social-media-ban-florida/72988106007/

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Florida Mental Health Institute celebrates 50 years

(4 days ago) WEBThe Florida Mental Health Institute building today (left) and the building during its construction (right). April 30, 2024; Click each of the images below to hear …

https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2024/fmhi-celebrates-50-years.aspx

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Tom Brady partners with BetterHelp to offer free therapy Miami …

(2 days ago) WEBBy Michelle Marchante. May 04, 2024 1:28 PM. Football star Tom Brady is partnering with BetterHelp to offer free therapy for a month. Jose A. Iglesias …

https://www.miamiherald.com/living/health-fitness/healthcare/article288308300.html

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