The penalties that are on the table in a healthcare fraud case will depend on the circumstances and even on the laws being invoked.
However, even if the case does not escalate into a criminal offense, healthcare companies that are found civilly liable for healthcare fraud can find that they have to disgorge all of the funds that they have received through fraudulent means, as well as pay a civil penalty for each instance of fraud. Many cases easily exceed a million dollars, even if they do not lead to criminal charges. Those that do also carry the potential for jail time for executives.