Fraud And Inequalities In Health Care

Although the material has been interesting to read I will say the two that really grabbed my attention where fraud and inequalities in healthcare. Amazed that there is no substantial jail time associated with fraud or danger with loss of license if the crime of fraud is committed. Not to mention how unfair the healthcare system can be in determining eligibility. In both topics causing the wrong individual to benefit.
With all crime in healthcare it seems as if the culprit only experiences minor punishment in comparison to other crimes. After some research I have found that Medicaid fraud has a Five years penalty per offense, Federal healthcare fraud is Ten years per offense and if it causes bodily harm then you may face up to twenty years in prison. However, with Medicaid the offender may face millions of dollars in fines, but you still allowing them to practice and generate income. Also if they have a private practice then they have the ability to hire a new provider that will have the ability to bill state and federal insurance possibly leading further fraud and continued financial gain through the entity that they are no longer personally and professionally associated. However, believe a civil or …show more content…
I just find it strange that people I know that have committed street crimes such as: Robbery, Car theft, Sale drugs etc.… Have all received harsh sentences because of the types of crimes they commit or is it because of the offenders that commit the crimes mentioned above are minorities. It seems strange that the crimes committed in urban America carry harsh sentences. Not justifying crime of any sort, but bringing attention the continuous unequal treatment by social class and how the same crime will be committed and given a different name and punishment according to