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What Should I Do When FBI Agents Show Up at My Home to Interview Me?

If the FBI visits your home or office to interview you about a potential crime, this guide explains the steps to take to protect your rights and prevent potential self-incrimination. Key Takeaways of Steps to Take When The FBI Visits You If the FBI approaches you for an interview at your home or workplace, keeping [...]

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 [...]

Medicare Fraud Investigations – The Targets and Defense Strategies

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) triggers an immediate fraud action when an allegation possesses indicia of reliability, under 42 C.F.R. § 405.370, The United States National Healthcare Anti-Fraud Association has new data. It shows that taxpayers lose more than $100 billion every year because of Medicare fraud. The scale of fraud and [...]

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 DOJ Civil Investigative Demands

Key Statistics on Federal Enforcement Department of Justice 2024 data shows a record-high 1,504 civil investigative demands (CIDs) were issued under the False Claims Act. This represents a significant increase in federal scrutiny, marking CIDs as the primary evidence-gathering tool for federal authorities today. What is a Civil Investigative Demand? A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) [...]