Covid punishments....

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(07-26-2021, 05:17 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: And thank you for that, but I didn't respond to that portion of it because you did such a good job there was nothing for me to add.

My signature is on every chart and there is usually a statement on most medical charts across every system that the person signing the chart is attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the chart. Only I can put a Covid 19 diagnosis on a chart I sign. My documentation must support every diagnosis I make. If I put a Covid diagnosis on a chart when the patient doesn't have Covid just for increased reimbursement that is insurance fraud.  It is a criminal offense and I face jail time, fines, loss of my license, loss of my job, loss of my career, etc.  The hospital would face criminal charges for those responsible, incredibly huge fines, they would be forced into a supervisory agreement with the government which would last for years, and they could lose the ability to care for Medicare and Medicaid patients. If you suspect insurance fraud call the hotline I provided and report it because whistleblowers receive substantial rewards for helping the government recoup money. Why would I put a Covid diagnosis on a chart just so the hospital can bill more? Unless I'm receiving a kick back which is also illegal.

This is a claim I've heard repeatedly, not just from you, but if it were as prevalent as people claim I think there would be more prosecutions and whistleblower awards related to Covid fraud.

I have worked exclusively in the ICUs of numerous hospitals for close to a decade (but not for the past year) and I can tell you it is a very common practice at many hospitals, fraudulent or not.  

As far as being whistleblowers, people don't fall for that "ne retribution" crap.  They are scared for their jobs.