What tort or criminal law was violated?

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Federal agencies are increasingly becoming active in investigating violations of health care laws. In addition, private lawsuits are surfacing on violations of health care laws. Find a recent case where there has been a violation of a health care law, such as a case involving fraud, privacy, or security. Discuss the following:

• What tort or criminal law was violated?
• Who was the investigating agency?
• Were there civil or criminal penalties and what were the penalties?
• In your opinion, was this a fair penalty for the violation that occurred?

Remember to cite your source. The main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA format.