In recent years, the federal government, in conjunction with state and local governmental agencies, have become more aggressive in investigating and prosecuting alleged health care fraud.
Our attorneys have considerable experience handling civil and criminal health care fraud audits, investigations, and cases, including allegations involving the False Claims Act, kickbacks, fee-splitting, the Stark law, Medicare and Medicaid fraud, billing for ghost patients, “upcoding” (billing for more expensive procedures than what was actually performed), making false representations on applications or contracts to participate in Medicare or Medicaid programs, and overutilization of certain medical procedures and services.
Our team – which includes former federal prosecutors familiar with criminal statutes – works with clients to limit exposure and obtain a favorable outcome.