criminaldefense - Health Care Fraud Information
Each year, hundreds of people are arrested for health care fraud involving millions of dollars. A recent charge totaled $712 million. If you're charged with medical fraud, you'll want health care fraud information and good lawyers. You'll want to contact Oberheiden Law Group at www.criminaldefense.com.
Health care fraud is a federal crime, which brings the whole weight of the federal government down on the accused. Investigations may go on for months or years, and may involve the FBI, DEA, and IRS, all without a person's knowledge. Investigations may also involve the use of surveillance, including wiretaps. Federal prosecutors have the authority to investigate, as well as prosecute and decide who should be prosecuted.
Health care law is a complex tangle, and there are many ways for providers to get into trouble. One is the Stark Law, which prohibits doctors from referring Medicare patients to providers they or family members own. This also applies if doctors are investors, and includes a wide range of services, even prosthetics and drugs. Doctors can end up owing large fines, even if the referral was unintentional.
A disturbing issue for health providers is qui tam lawsuits. Qui tam lawsuits allow individuals to sue on behalf of themselves and the government. This invites whistleblowers to bring suits, especially since they can collect from 15 to 25% of the damages awarded. Many lawsuits are filed even when there is little or no evidence of fraud, because there is great incentive for these whistleblowers, and they have the power of the federal government behind them.
At Oberheiden Law Group, we can help you fight back. Our experienced team includes former FBI agents and former federal prosecutors. If you're charged with health care fraud, don't wait. Contact Oberheiden Law Group and make sure your rights are protected.
