Criminal Defense for Health Care Professionals
The government is aggressively pursuing the prosecution of healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, for healthcare fraud and controlled substance violations.
Top Defense Attorneys for Doctors, Nurses, and Pharmacists
The United States Government is prosecuting individuals for Medicare fraud like never before. There is so much pressure on the federal government to catch and prosecute those accused of abusing the system that it falsely accuses many good, innocent people. In those cases where a suspect is guilty of improper conduct, the United States Attorney’s Office is so overzealous that charges are embellished, and the potential punishment no longer fits the crime. It takes an influential, experienced federal medicare fraud lawyer to mount a strong, viable defense to these emotionally charged offenses.
Aside from the potential fines for Medicare fraud, the federal government generally pursues prison sentences to punish violations. Usually, clinics and doctors are the most commonly charged in Medicare fraud or abuse cases.
Targeted defendants in these cases are frequently doctors, dentists, clinics, nursing home managers, pharmacists, home care providers, laboratory owners and operators, and ambulette transportation business owners who face accusations of administrative or criminal violations of any of Michigan law or the United States’ Medicare rules. A good federal defense lawyer should have all the necessary experience and resources to handle your case at any stage, from the initial investigation of fraud claims to trial if necessary.
We will not just aggressively help you…We will effectively help you!
Are you seeking an effective, respected, and experienced Medicare fraud defense attorney? We hope you will consider LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C., Michigan’s Premier federal criminal defense law firm. We have a team of federal criminal defense attorneys known to be a credible litigation threat to the United States Attorney, and we are not afraid to win! If you would like a free consultation and case evaluation relative to your federal criminal charges, please call LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. at (248) 263-6800.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Federal Medicare Fraud Lawyers
What is Medicare? Medicare is the federal health insurance system for people over 65 and certain younger people with disabilities.
What is Medicare Fraud? Medicare fraud happens when a medical professional bills Medicare for services or supplies you never got. Medicare fraud costs Medicare a lot of money each year. Abuse occurs when doctors or suppliers don’t follow good medical practices, resulting in unnecessary costs to Medicare, improper payment, or services that aren’t medically necessary.
What are some examples of Federal Medicare or Health Care fraud?
Examples of Medicare or healthcare fraud allegations include the following:
- billing for unperformed medical services is known as phantom billing,
- billing for a more expensive service than was actually rendered, known as upcoding,
- billing for several services that billers should combine into one billing is known as unbundling,
- billing twice for the same medical service,
- dispensing generic drugs and billing for brand-name drugs,
- giving or accepting something in return for medical services is known as a kickback,
- bribery,
- providing unnecessary services,
- false cost reports, and
- embezzlement of recipient funds.
What if I am a health care provider and accused of federal Medicare or Healthcare Fraud?
If you are a Medicare medical provider, the government will claim the overpayment amount while entertaining the possibility of criminal prosecution. We can assist you in fighting back. Our attorneys will investigate the claims to protect you from unnecessary financial burdens. We will fight for each claim the federal programs have refused to pay. We can negotiate an acceptable settlement with the government and save our clients from criminal prosecution in many cases.
Jack of All Trades, Master of None
Healthcare fraud charges arrive quickly and deliver unexpected, severe consequences to medical practitioners. When the government charges practitioners with healthcare fraud, medical professionals face career destruction, license revocation, and potential prison time. Some medical professionals are tempted to simplify their situation by selecting one attorney who will handle their criminal case and licensing matter. That usually backfires. The two legal battles require separate expertise because using specialists in each field maximises the odds of success.
The defense of criminal cases requires immediate action, strategic planning, and time-sensitive execution by a respected federal medicare fraud lawyer. The defense of medical licenses depends on building trust, following rules, and using persuasive arguments. The same approach that succeeds in one case will fail in the other. A statement that seems acceptable to medical boards can create a problem when presented to prosecutors or judges. The wrong statement can transform a controlled situation into a complete disaster.
A lawyer who handles multiple practice areas ends up distributing their attention between various fields. A specialist dedicates their entire workday to fighting the same type of case, which enables them to understand its patterns and build a team that masters the field. The initial cost reduction becomes insignificant when your situation begins to deteriorate.
The best approach involves working together between different professionals instead of trying to combine their roles. Your criminal defense attorney should defend your freedom while your licensing attorney defends your professional standing. The two professionals should maintain communication and collaboration, but each must maintain their area of expertise.
Is there a defense for those accused of state or federal Medicare fraud in Michigan?
There can be many reasons for billing errors. Not all errors result from intentional deception of the Medicare system. These can include, but are not limited to, errors in clerical work, ill-intentioned employees, inadequate billing supervision, and inadequate supervision in the treatment area. There are even errors in the government documentation or processing itself in some cases. Experience and knowledge of the various factors involved in a Medicare fraud case are vital in a strong defense. The prosecution must prove that the case involved a deliberate intention to deceive the government. The skilled attorneys with LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. can help you and will aggressively defend you.
Call us today at (248) 263-6800 for a free consultation or complete an online Request for Assistance Form. We will contact you promptly and find a way to help you.
We will find a way to help you.
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