News for 'medical fraud'

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'The Indian private sector knows how to build and run educational organisations, what is needed is a large dose of removal of restrictions.' 'Government restrictions hold back universities in India from launching medical schools,' argue Ajay Shah and Vijay Kelkar.

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

India's e-commerce market alone is projected to reach $200 billion by 2026, making it a prime industry for ambitious entrepreneurs, explains rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

Indian CEO arrested on visa fraud charges

Indian CEO arrested on visa fraud charges

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

He is accused of multi-year visa fraud, involving forged and fraudulent documents to get visas such as H1B for over 200 foreign workers.

'Being A Star Is Selfish. Let's Work For The People'

'Being A Star Is Selfish. Let's Work For The People'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'You changed me, you told me what to do, you have brought me into politics.' 'I will work tirelessly for you. It is in your fingers to support me.' 'My career peak I have left to be with you.' Superstar Vijay is the latest actor to enter politics, and his speech at his new party's first public meet on Sunday offers a glimpse into his worldview.

US: Indian doctor faces life term for fraud

US: Indian doctor faces life term for fraud

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

A 61-year-old Indian physician has been arrested on health care fraud charges and faces life imprisonment for illegally distributing opioid pain medication that resulted in the deaths of two patients in the US.

Court rejects interim bail plea of Jet Air's Naresh Goyal

Court rejects interim bail plea of Jet Air's Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's cancer was at a preliminary stage and not life threatening, a special court said here on Thursday while refusing to grant him interim bail on medical grounds. The court, however, permitted Goyal, arrested in a money laundering case, to undergo cancer treatment at a hospital of his choice for two months. Goyal (74), who is lodged in Arthur Road jail in central Mumbai, had sought to be released on interim bail to undergo treatment for cancer.

'If SC Orders NEET Retest For 23.3L Students...'

'If SC Orders NEET Retest For 23.3L Students...'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'While not everyone may be pleased with a NEET retest judgment, it would restore fairness and integrity to the process, giving all students an equal opportunity based on merit.' 'This decision would correct the injustices faced by deserving students who were disadvantaged by the initial compromised exam'

Indian American therapist found guilty of medicare fraud

Indian American therapist found guilty of medicare fraud

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

A 30-year-old Indian-American physical therapist along with a patient recruiter has been convicted in a USD 1.6 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.

Indian-American doctor indicted for fraud

Indian-American doctor indicted for fraud

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

An Indian-American doctor has been arrested and indicted on charges of healthcare fraud and causing serious bodily injury to his patients.

'My husband slapped me'

'My husband slapped me'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder, Let Us Talk, offers advice on how to navigate life's problems.

Indian-American jailed for multi-million dollar fraud

Indian-American jailed for multi-million dollar fraud

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

An Indian-American physical therapist assistant has been sentenced to over four years in prison and ordered to pay USD 1.9 million in restitution for his role in a $14.9 million health insurance fraud scheme.

Texas: Indian American couple convicted for fraud

Texas: Indian American couple convicted for fraud

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Dr Arun Sharma, 56, and his wife Dr Kiran Sharma, 54, of Kemah, Texas, have been convicted of conspiring to commit health care fraud. Both pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and one count of fraud.

Court rejects Naresh Goyal's plea for personal doctor, home-cooked food

Court rejects Naresh Goyal's plea for personal doctor, home-cooked food

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

A special court in Mumbai on Monday rejected Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's applications seeking medical checkup by his personal doctor on regular basis and home-cooked food inside prison.

Outcry over NEET grows louder; NTA credibility under scanner

Outcry over NEET grows louder; NTA credibility under scanner

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The cancellation of UGC-NET, amid the raging row over NEET, led to questions being raised over National Testing Agency's (NTA) capability to conduct exams of larger magnitude.

SC seeks details on NEET paper leak

SC seeks details on NEET paper leak

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Observing that a re-test has to be ordered if sanctity of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 is 'lost', the Supreme Court on Monday sought information from the National Testing Agency and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) about timing of question paper leak and duration between leak and actual test.

Indian-American couple charged with fraud

Indian-American couple charged with fraud

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Dr Arun Sharma and his wife Dr Kiran Sharma, both 54, were charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and conspiracy to unlawfully distribute controlled substances not for legitimate medical reasons, Houston Chronicle reported quoting officials.

Even if there is 0.001% negligence...: SC on NEET row

Even if there is 0.001% negligence...: SC on NEET row

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Observing that students have to labour hard while preparing for these examinations, the apex court said the litigation pertaining to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate)-2024 examination ought not be treated as adversarial.

Health Premiums Rise: How To Stay Covered

Health Premiums Rise: How To Stay Covered

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Consider a combination of a base policy and a super top-up policy.

Health Insurance: What You Must Know!

Health Insurance: What You Must Know!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Purchase health insurance at an early age, before you incur a disease, as this makes access to health insurance difficult and raises the premium significantly.

Not fled from India, left the country for medical treatment: Mehul Choksi

Not fled from India, left the country for medical treatment: Mehul Choksi

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Choksi filed the affidavit in connection with two petitions submitted by him in the HC seeking dismissal of an application filed by the ED in a special court for declaring him a fugitive economic offender.

Mehul Choksi on why he has not been able to return to India

Mehul Choksi on why he has not been able to return to India

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Diamantaire Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the multi-crore PNB scam, has told a special court in Mumbai that he hasn't been able to return to India "due to reasons beyond his control" and hence cannot be declared a "fugitive economic offender". The accused has claimed that he didn't leave India to avoid criminal prosecution nor is he refusing to return to the country. He said his passport has been suspended by Indian authorities.

Govt cancels PG medical entrance

Govt cancels PG medical entrance

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

The court was hearing a petition filed by 12 successful candidates of the AIPGMEE conducted by AIIMS seeking direction to the government not to cancel the results.

Lost every hope, allow me to die in jail: Naresh Goyal breaks down in court

Lost every hope, allow me to die in jail: Naresh Goyal breaks down in court

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The septuagenarian, who turned teary-eyed, submitted that he misses his wife Anita very badly and said she is in the advanced stage of cancer, according to court records.

Ayushman frauds pile up: How govt plans to tackle the menace

Ayushman frauds pile up: How govt plans to tackle the menace

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Government officials have lodged FIRs and slapped fines to the tune of Rs 1 crore on hospitals involved in frauds.

UPSC to go hi-tech with AI, facial recognition for cheat-free exams

UPSC to go hi-tech with AI, facial recognition for cheat-free exams

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Commission has desired to incorporate Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication (else digital fingerprint capturing) and facial recognition of candidates, scanning of QR Code of e-admit cards and monitoring through live AI-based CCTV video surveillance, it said.

AIFF's ambitious youth league to kick off next month

AIFF's ambitious youth league to kick off next month

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'We will be starting with the U17 league first, followed by the U15 and U13. There will be spotters in most of the games of U13 leagues, to identify talents.'

4 Indian Americans charged with healthcare fraud

4 Indian Americans charged with healthcare fraud

Rediff.com15 May 2013

From , May 15 (PTI) Four Indian Americans, including a physician and three co-owners of a health clinic from Chicago, have been charged with healthcare fraud estimated to be running into millions of dollars. Federal law enforcement officials said three Indian Americans Ankur Ro ...

Buying health insurance? Why medical tests are important

Buying health insurance? Why medical tests are important

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

To avoid a claim rejection for chronic diseases, ensure proper medical records, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin

Indian-American jailed for 17 years for healthcare fraud

Indian-American jailed for 17 years for healthcare fraud

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

An Indian-American pharmacist has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by a United States court for a healthcare fraud worth millions.

Indian-American billionaire arrested; charged with opioid fraud

Indian-American billionaire arrested; charged with opioid fraud

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Amritsar-born entrepreneur John Nath Kapoor was arrested by the FBI for bribing doctors to over-prescribe a powerful opioid to patients.

Raut's aide Sujit Patkar kingpin of Covid centres scam: ED to court

Raut's aide Sujit Patkar kingpin of Covid centres scam: ED to court

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The probe agency, while seeking Patkar's custody, also told the court that an offence of such magnitude was not possible without the "explicit complicity of senior functionaries" of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

NRI couple convicted of health plan fraud

NRI couple convicted of health plan fraud

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The Indian American couple has been convicted of defrauding employee groups in Texas in a health plan fraud worth thousands of Dollars.

Indian-American firm to pay $15 mn to resolve fraud claims

Indian-American firm to pay $15 mn to resolve fraud claims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

an Indian-American physician, will pay $15 million to the federal government for falsely billing for health tests that were never performed.

2 police teams to probe Lucknow gangster's murder, security tightened at court

2 police teams to probe Lucknow gangster's murder, security tightened at court

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Jeeva (48) was shot dead on the premises of a Lucknow court on Wednesday, police said. A policeman and a two-year-old girl were injured in the incident.

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Policy owners need to avoid errors on their part to prevent claims from being denied.

Which ITR Should You File?

Which ITR Should You File?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

A new schedule has been added to report income from cryptocurrencies and other Virtual Digital Assets.

'This Is A Judgment For The Ages'

'This Is A Judgment For The Ages'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'The Supreme Court has now demonstrated its capacity to right its own wrongs, and to place the rule of law above all else.'

Denied house arrest, Chandrababu moves 2 pleas in HC

Denied house arrest, Chandrababu moves 2 pleas in HC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

After a local court in Vijayawada on Tuesday rejected a house custody petition filed by Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu, his legal team moved two pleas in the high court -- one seeking quashing of the case and another a bail petition.

Indian-American jailed for 6 years for healthcare fraud

Indian-American jailed for 6 years for healthcare fraud

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

An Indian-American physician was on Saturday jailed for nearly six years and ordered to pay over $2.2 million in fine for defrauding federal medical insurance programmes by inflating and overcharging for healthcare services.

Chanda Kochhar, husband say CBI arrest 'illegal'; approach HC

Chanda Kochhar, husband say CBI arrest 'illegal'; approach HC

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar on Tuesday approached the Bombay high court, calling their arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a loan fraud case illegal. The high court, however, refused to grant an urgent hearing and directed the Kochhars to mention the matter before the regular bench once it resumes after vacation. A lawyer representing the Kocchars said that no prior sanction, as required under the law, was obtained by the CBI before their arrest.