The Dark Side of Telemedicine

In the past 3weeks, Feds have charged almost 350 people for submitting $6 billion in fraudulent claims. One of the largest initiatives, Operation Rubber Stamp, targeted a network of telemedicine fraud totaling over 4.5 billion in false claims. Operation Rupper stamp is the most-publicized action against telemedicine providers to date. A sting operation of this size adds a dose of reality and caution against telemedicine’s many benefits.

Relaxed Policies

Back in the spring, in the early stages of COVID-19, policymakers loosened up on longstanding…