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.
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 […]