Since the first edition of "Health Care Fraud and Abuse" was published in early 2001, the government has released new information that medical practices need to ensure compliance. This edition provides updated resources and tools to help readers improve their compliance efforts. This book is written to help physicians identify and avoid situations where compliance implications are not as obvious and where errors could occur. It also helps them understand the implications of the fraud and abuse laws in their day-to-day practice, identify areas where violations could occur in their practice, and determine what steps they should consider and take to minimize exposure and ensure compliance. The book covers effective compliance actions that even the smallest practice can afford to implement, as well as those concerns that the largest groups must address. It provides numerous examples of potentially illegal activities, permissible arrangements, and where to go for information (including Internet sites) that will help physicians and their staff effectively manage their compliance risks.