Healthcare Fraud
Knowledgeable, Experienced, and Tenacious Representation For Individuals and Businesses.
Professionals and businesses in the healthcare space may face healthcare fraud allegations at some point in their career or company lifecycle. If you or your business is being investigated for healthcare fraud, or if you are being accused of healthcare fraud by a government agency or insurance company, we understand that it can be extraordinarily daunting or frightening. We are here to help you and your business.
Healthcare fraud may be alleged in several facets of your operations. At Schwartz, Conroy & Hack, we have successfully defended healthcare clients against fraud allegations in all areas, including:
- Delivery of healthcare services, such as allegations of overutilization of services, upcoding, or billing for services not rendered.
- Procurement of patients, including charges of financial inducements, prohibited referrals, or fee splitting.
- Corporate practice of medicine, including charges of improper ownership of medical practices, improper relationships between medical practices and management entities, or improper relationships between medical practices and the provider of healthcare services.
Fraud can be considered a civil tort and/or a criminal wrongdoing. Depending on several factors, including the size and nature of the claim and the party who is filing the action, you or your business may face civil and/or criminal allegations. We have successfully represented healthcare professionals and companies in healthcare fraud investigations and lawsuits in the following areas:
- Fraud investigations by federal and state agencies
- Civil claims of fraud
- Criminal claims of fraud
- Examinations under oath
- Civil RICO charges
Whether you are being investigated for or accused of healthcare fraud, we can help you. We have the experience and expertise to protect your rights and defend you and your business. Contact Matthew Conroy or Evan Schwartz if you need help or advice.
Federal Civil Rico
Government Investigations
White Collar Criminal Defense (State and Federal)
OMPC Investigations
Grand Jury Supoenas
OPD Investigations