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What You Need to Know About EKRA and Private Insurance Fraud Charges
If you work in healthcare, especially in addiction treatment, labs, or recovery homes, you’ve likely heard about EKRA. But many people don’t realize how serious it is until they’re already under investigation. EKRA, short for the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, is a federal law…
How Whistleblower Claims Can Lead to Criminal Charges in Healthcare Fraud Cases
It often starts with a billing review. A former employee, contractor, or even a competitor reports your practice or company to the government. Maybe they claim overbilling, improper coding, or kickbacks. What many providers don’t realize is this: whistleblower complaints under the False Claims Act…
Justice Served: Victory in Federal Health Care Fraud Case
I recently returned to Miami from a six-week stint in a Detroit federal courtroom fighting for my client, the owner of a pain management clinic. The deck was stacked against her as three co-defendants took plea deals, and another defendant was found guilty at trial.…
Embezzlement Often Starts Small, But It Can Quickly Become a Major Legal Problem
Embezzlement often isn’t something people plan for or even expect to be caught up in. Many individuals find themselves in these situations because of a moment of financial desperation or pressure. It often begins with something small—perhaps an employee needs a quick “loan” and decides…
How Doctors Can Avoid Getting Caught Up in Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Trial Fraud
Pharmaceutical clinical research trial fraud has been a major focus of the federal government in recent years. Before a new drug can be prescribed to the general public, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that clinical research trials be conducted on human subjects…
Healthcare Fraud Allegations and The Potential Consequences on Medical Licensing in Florida
Even with many U.S. citizens’ receiving health insurance through employer-sponsored health insurance plans, the federal government still pays thousands of dollars per person on healthcare each year (17.7 percent of GDP and 38 percent of mandatory spending annually). With every large public spending endeavor, there…
Clinical Trial Research Fraud in Florida
Over the last several months, we have been exploring various types of medical-related fraud and the common themes that lead to criminal prosecutions. Clinical research trials of experimental pharmaceutical drugs has recently become a hotbed for fraud, and doctors and test subjects are unknowingly getting…
Understanding the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA)
In recent months, there has been a lot of focus on the way the U.S. government handles classified documents and those who risk the exposure of such information. The investigation surrounding former President Donald Trump’s possession of 11 sets of classified documents could prove to be one…
Telemedicine Fraud Targeting Cancer Providers Through “Genetic Lab Testing” Schemes
In recent months, we’ve seen a serious focus by the Department of Justice on telemedicine fraud. This trend has allegedly funneled over a billion dollars to companies and persons participating in these schemes – with unsuspecting medical professionals getting looped in at no fault of their…
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