Tony Maida wrote this bylined article on key 2017 healthcare fraud and abuse issues: Post-Escobar implied certification, the 60-Day Overpayment Rule, Yates Memo implementation, Stark Law reform, and more data-driven government actions. “From the industry perspective, the fraud and abuse environment can seem controlled by a mysterious wizard ensconced in the Emerald City, far removed from the challenges of operating a health care business,” Mr. Maida wrote.