White Collar Crime Defense

In general there are three types of federal healthcare fraud investigations. One is a False Claims Act investigation by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”). Another is a quit tam or whistleblower investigation and lawsuit brought by a private individual. The third is a criminal investigation, investigated by federal law enforcement agencies and prosecuted by DOJ.

Every year, billions of dollars are wasted due to healthcare fraud, drastically inflating the costs of medical care and health insurance. But the fallout extends beyond mere financial burdens—healthcare fraud can also result in unwarranted penalties, damaged reputations, and even potential imprisonment for those entangled in this type of fraud.  This article examines how to

If you are charged with healthcare fraud, knowing the right questions to ask your lawyer can be as crucial as the evidence itself. This kind of litigation is not even more so than others is not as depicted on television dramas – it is intricate, complex and requires a deep understanding of both healthcare law

Short answer:  It is very unlikely. Once the government, particularly the Department of Justice has brought charges, it is very rare for a dismissal to occur. That is the reason for retaining experienced counsel as early in the process as possible.  A healthcare fraud indictment can be both devastating and overwhelming. If you or your

The complexity of the healthcare system is a fertile ground for fraudulent activities, with everyone from large organizations to individual practitioners at risk. Healthcare fraud is not just costly, the theory supporting fraud statutes posits that healthcare fraud compromises the quality of care provided to patients and undermines the integrity of the entire industry.  In