S1 E28 Under The Scalpel: Unmasking Medical Fraud, and the Fight for Healthcare Integrity

Send us Fan MailRecently there has been a mass uncovering of professional misconduct and fraud within the New York healthcare system. This Deep Dive we take a look at two Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) decisions to deny license renewals for medical doctors, Joseph Weinstein, D.O., and Vadim Lerman, D.O., citing their consistent failure to adhere to Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTGs), engage in medically unjustified procedures, exhibit poor record-keeping, and engage in billing irregularities. We also dive into a report from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), which highlights the broader issue of healthcare fraud in New York State, outlining various types of fraud, the volume of reported incidents, and the collaborative efforts undertaken to combat such illicit activities. Let's start unmasking and dive in!Support the show