Michelle
01-11-2007, 12:48 AM
Brooklyn DA To Review AG's Medicaid Fraud Unit
NEW YORK---Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has initiated what he labels a critical first step in cracking down on Medicaid fraud and recovering stolen taxpayer funds by appointing Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes to provide a thorough review of the AG's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Hynes, in his capacity as a member of the Attorney General's Transition Committee, has assigned a team of four specialists to assist him and work cooperatively with the AG's MFCU in conducting the analysis. The team will submit a written report to the Attorney General with recommendations on Feb. 15.
Hynes launched the nation's first State MFCU which became a model for states around the country. His Medicaid Fraud Control legislation, which provided federal funds for states to start units, has been adopted 47 states that now have MFCUs.
"New Yorkers should understand that we will have zero tolerance for Medicaid fraud which robs taxpayer and threatens essential health care services for the poor, elderly and disabled," said Cuomo."
Last Friday, Cuomo called on District Attorney Hynes, former special state prosecutor investigating Medicaid fraud, to conduct a review of the Unit's legal, enforcement and investigative functions and to suggest any technological changes or legislative initiatives to further enhance the unit's capacity to prosecute fraud and recover stolen funds. 1-08-07
NEW YORK---Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has initiated what he labels a critical first step in cracking down on Medicaid fraud and recovering stolen taxpayer funds by appointing Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes to provide a thorough review of the AG's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Hynes, in his capacity as a member of the Attorney General's Transition Committee, has assigned a team of four specialists to assist him and work cooperatively with the AG's MFCU in conducting the analysis. The team will submit a written report to the Attorney General with recommendations on Feb. 15.
Hynes launched the nation's first State MFCU which became a model for states around the country. His Medicaid Fraud Control legislation, which provided federal funds for states to start units, has been adopted 47 states that now have MFCUs.
"New Yorkers should understand that we will have zero tolerance for Medicaid fraud which robs taxpayer and threatens essential health care services for the poor, elderly and disabled," said Cuomo."
Last Friday, Cuomo called on District Attorney Hynes, former special state prosecutor investigating Medicaid fraud, to conduct a review of the Unit's legal, enforcement and investigative functions and to suggest any technological changes or legislative initiatives to further enhance the unit's capacity to prosecute fraud and recover stolen funds. 1-08-07