Electronic healthcare records fraud is a serious crossover area of IT and healthcare fraud. More than $36 billion of government funding has been invested in helping hospitals and doctors access EHR technology. Kickbacks, false certifications, and faulty design are EHR concerns.
The Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law are in place to ensure that medical services and recommendations remain as free from financial influence as possible. These anti-fraud and abuse laws are important measures to help ensure integrity in the healthcare community.