A Guide to DEA Warrants
The Controlled Substances Act gives the DEA broad authority to request access to a healthcare business’s data. Because refusing to comply with a legal request to disclose information to the government can lead to additional penalties beyond those related to the initial inquiry, healthcare business operators should carefully review their legal obligations and rights under […]
What to Expect During a Medicaid Fraud Investigation
Data from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) shows Medicaid fraud investigators returned $3.46 for every $1 spent on Medicaid fraud prosecutions in 2024. As a healthcare professional, receiving notice of a Medicaid investigation can be one of the most alarming experiences of your career. Whether you’re a physician, nurse […]
Penalties for Healthcare Fraud
This guide to healthcare fraud penalties explains what medical providers need to know about the the factors that determine their healthcare fraud sentence. Explore how the law handles healthcare fraud sentencing with Lowther | Walker’s healthcare fraud defense team.
Protect Assets During Healthcare Fraud Investigations
Learn how to protect your healthcare business assets while complying with federal laws during an investigation. Request a free, confidential call with Lowther | Walker when you have healthcare defense questions.
What Are the Penalties for Home Healthcare Fraud?
Home healthcare providers face increasing regulatory scrutiny as the government places more resources into Medicare fraud investigations. Home healthcare fraud carries severe penalties under federal law. Providers should understand the penalties and the potential impact of healthcare fraud charges on their careers. Lowther | Walker helps safeguard home healthcare providers facing federal investigations, charges, and […]
A Guide to Responding to Healthcare Insurance Audits for Medical Providers
Are you a doctor facing a healthcare fraud audit or a healthcare insurance audit? Are auditors questioning your missing patient data or improper billing codes? Did federal investigators request files from your medical office? The data shows that approximately 70% of healthcare fraud cases originate from ineffective handling of insurance audits. This latest post from […]