The news of Michael Jackson’s death has touched everyone in one way or another.  TMZ is reporting that the billing data may be what authorities need to find the physicians who supplied some of the drugs suspected to have been involved with the performer’s untimely death.  We all might guess that Mr. Jackson could have paid cash, but there are the DEA tracking numbers that will go back to the physician.  Also, it was noted that perhaps prescriptions were created for pseudo patients or perhaps other individuals who would in turn give the prescriptions to him, so if they were billed to any insurance companies and the names match, this could also lead investigators to locate additional information as well.  It may be a while before all of this shakes out.

Billing software and medical records appear to have the potential to help unravel where some of the drugs in question originated and which physician(s) were involved.
Many doctors — especially ones with big practices — use medical software systems from MD Systems, NexTech and other companies. These companies provide the software that makes it easy to input billing data.

 Bottom line — the basic billing information will not go away.

http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/05/michael-jackson-doctors-propofol-drugs-billing/