Increases penalties for health care fraud under federal law.
The Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act raises the penalties for health care fraud. It increases fines and prison sentences for offenses under the Social Security Act and title 18 of the United States Code. The United States Sentencing Commission must review and amend its guidelines to reflect the seriousness of these offenses.
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