Are you insured against Medicare false claim audits?

The government's intensified efforts to identify fraud in Medicare have made it mandatory for practices to protect themselves from the results of billing audits. This article describes what practices should be considering for protective insurance coverage. It includes what is covered and not covered by standard insurance policies, describes specialized "errors and omissions" policies, and summarizes the issues to consider in shopping for and securing specialized coverage for Medicare and Medicaid audits.