Which of the following is one of the three laws addressing healthcare fraud?

• A. Kickbacks
• B. False Claims Act
• C. Stark Law
• D. HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer: (B)

The main idea tested is recognizing the key federal statutes that address healthcare fraud. The False Claims Act stands out because it directly targets the submission of false or fraudulent claims for government payment, such as Medicare or Medicaid. It provides a strong enforcement tool: the government can recover funds, impose penalties, and pursue treble damages, plus qui tam provisions that let whistleblowers sue on the government’s behalf. Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute are also major safeguards in this area—Stark Law focuses on self-referral arrangements, while the Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits kickbacks to induce referrals; HIPAA’s Privacy Rule deals with privacy and security rather than fraud enforcement. Because of its broad and central role in prosecuting false claims to government programs, the False Claims Act is the best answer among the options.