SEC. 244. FALSE STATEMENTS.
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(a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 18, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1035. False statements relating to health care matters
``(a) Whoever, in any matter involving a health care benefit
program, knowingly and willfully--
``(1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick,
scheme, or device a material fact; or
``(2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statements or representations, or makes or uses any materially
false writing or document knowing the same to contain any
materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry,
in connection with the delivery of or payment for health care benefits,
items, or services, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not
more than 5 years, or both.
``(b) As used in this section, the term `health care benefit
program' has the meaning given such term in section 24(b) of this
title.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
chapter 47 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the
end the following new item:
``1035. False statements relating to health care matters.''.
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