title: Health care fraud: a growing problem.
abstract: Individuals and facilities convicted of health care fraud are likely to be excluded from participating in any federal health program. Knowingly disregarding the truth by submitting false claims is one type of fraud that is punishable by law--from a stiff fine to a lengthy imprisonment. Understanding the types of fraud in the health care context helps prevent abuse and liability.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lovitky
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D005607:Fraud / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D014481:United States