Health Care Fraud
Overview:
Individuals and institutions can be accused of health care fraud. It is extremely important for anyone in the medical profession to have an experienced attorney on hand in case they face charges related to this crime. Common health care fraud charges include:
- Billing for services that were not provided or not medically necessary
- False Diagnosis Claim
- Billing for drug prescriptions never filled
- Unnecessarily or falsely issuing prescription drugs
- Engaging in unlawful prescription drug buy-backs
- Unlawfully prescribing and distributing medication
- Medicaid/Medicare fraud and more!
The potential consequences of a healthcare fraud audit or investigation vary depending upon the type of fraud alleged and the number of violations of which you are being accused. If you have been contacted by federal investigators you should contact an attorney right away.