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A Guide to the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law

The Anti-kickback Statute and Stark Law prohibit medical providers from paying or receiving kickbacks, remuneration, or any asset of value in exchange for referrals of patients who will receive treatment paid for by government programs such as Medicare or Medicaid. We'll explain the Anti-Kickback Statute and how healthcare providers can mitigate the risk of fraud [...]

DEA Investigations

DEA fraud investigations involving prescription medications and fraudulent billing practices can damage your reputations and ultimately may lead to a criminal conviction. Learn how to approach DEA investigations with the experienced fraud defense team at Lowther | Walker. [...]

Federal Health Care Fraud Statute

Healthcare professionals facing charges under the "Federal Healthcare Fraud Statute" 18 U.S.C. 1347 are at-risk of damaging investigations and potentially long prison sentences under federal law. Learn the defenses to charges under 18 U.S.C and examples of potential legal charges includes under the statute. [...]

Defenses in Medicare Fraud Cases

The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association reports that Medicare fraud costs the U.S. economy $100 billion annually. Investigators at the FBI and OIG are now targeting healthcare professionals for Medicare fraud, backed by greater federal resources to recoup the government’s losses. Understanding the potential defenses for Medicare fraud charges is crucial in protecting your professional [...]

PPP Loan Fraud Defense Lawyers

The federal government allocates significant resources to identifying the scope and scale of Payment Protection Program fraud. Business owners face fines and jail terms from the resulting federal investigations. The SBA audits companies that received $2 million or more in PPP loans. Several federal agencies, including the FBI, the DOJ, and IRS, conduct criminal fraud [...]

Billing Fraud Defense Guide

Discover what you need to know about billing fraud and the steps you can take to preserve your freedom and protect your healthcare business. [...]