Federal authorities have charged 301 individuals for $900 million in false Medicare and Medicaid billings. Those arrested include 61 physicians, nurses and other licensed medical professionals. The latest fraud bust sends an important signal to all healthcare professionals, an attorney says. The charges are based on an assortment of alleged fraud schemes involving various medical treatments and services, including home healthcare, psychotherapy, physical and occupational therapy, durable medical equipment and prescription drugs. Experts say there are also measures that can be conducted by internal and external teams.”]

