Grand Jury Subpoenas in Healthcare Fraud Cases – What Medical Professionals Need to Know
Grand jury subpoenas are a court order compelling someone to testify or produce evidence for a grand jury investigation to determine if criminal charges are warranted.
This post explains how healthcare professionals should respond to a healthcare grand jury subpoena.
Why Healthcare Practice Owners and Providers Receive Target Letters and What to Do Next
Data shows the total new government and whistleblower healthcare fraud matters opened under the False Claims Act reached an all-time high of 1,402 in 2024. Healthcare practice owners across the United States are facing growing scrutiny from federal agencies like the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), and the FBI. A target letter is […]
What is an OIG Healthcare Fraud Investigation?
OIG (Office of Inspector General) investigations are independent inquiries conducted by oversight offices within government agencies to detect and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. This guide is to help professionals facing an OIG investigation understand the next steps and the defense options.
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
Medicaid fraud defense begins on the front foot by responding to Medicaid Fraud Control Units investigating your claims history. This guide will help you navigate your Medicaid investigation response.
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.