Fourth Annual Jay A. Ziskind Health Law Lecture Series
Presents
EXAMINING HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND FRAUD TRENDS
Please join us for the Fourth Annual Jay A. Ziskind Health Law Lecture Series. The presentation will cover health care fraud and fraud trends from the perspective of the Deputy Chief in the Economic and Environmental Crimes Section from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida and the Supervising Special Agent in Charge from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Office of Investigations (HHS-OIG). The presenters will address the alarming rise of health care fraud in South Florida and discuss some of the most common fraud schemes, including those involving: (1) durable medical equipment (DME); (2) genetic testing; (3) drug diversion; and (4) the illegal sale of Medicare beneficiary identities. The presenters will also discuss the collaborative efforts employed to combat these deceptive practices, including some specific example cases.
EXAMINING HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND FRAUD TRENDS
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Zoom | Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM
This lecture is open to interested physicians and lawyers and ALL NSU alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
For questions, please contact Marilyn Uzdavines via email at muzdavines@nova.edu.
CLE Credits:
General 1.5
Certification Credits:
Health Law 1.5
CME Credits Pending
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Opening Remarks |
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José R. (Beto) Juárez Jr.Dean and Professor of Law NSU Shepard Broad College of Law |
Welcome |
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Dr. George L. Hanbury IIPresident and Chief Executive Officer Nova Southeastern University |
Sponsor Remarks |
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Jay A. ZiskindBoard of Governors Member NSU Shepard Broad College of Law |
Moderator |
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Professor Marilyn UzdavinesProfessor of Law NSU Shepard Broad College of Law |
Panelists |
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David TurkenAssistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Deputy Chief of the Health Care Fraud Section Deputy Chief in the Economic and Environmental Crimes Section in charge of investigating criminal health care fraud matters United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida |
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Stephen MahmoodAssistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Office of Investigations (HHS-OIG) |
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