Brian Kuester
Former U.S. Attorney
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
John Sellers
Former DOJ
U.S. Attorney
Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney
(Local Counsel)
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
The Risk of Federal Prosecution for Mobile Radiology Fraud
The DOJ, CMS, and Other Federal Agencies are Aggressively Targeting Mobile Radiology Providers in Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Investigations Mobile radiology providers serve an essential function for hospice and nursing home residents as well as individuals who require home healthcare on a daily basis. By bringing x-ray equipment and trained...
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Important Differences between the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. Federal-Lawyer.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends Attorney Lynette S. ByrdAnti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law Team LeadFormer DOJ AttorneyContact Lynette directly What works in other industries typically does not work in the healthcare industry. It is critical to understand that while it is more than common to pay for...
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Avoiding Criminal Charges in Home Healthcare Fraud Investigations
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.federal-lawyer.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends Oberheiden, P.C. Oberheiden, P.C. has a distinguished reputation for representing home health service providers facing federal investigations for healthcare fraud. Our team of former federal healthcare fraud prosecutors and experienced defense attorneys understands the investigative process, the risk factors and the defense...
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Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up PGX Laboratories
New PGX laboratories often run into regulatory and compliance problems in the early stages of their development. While each lab is different, and their individual issues are unique, this entry addresses some of the most common problem areas for a new laboratory: Establishing an Effective Compliance Department. An engaged and...
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How to Defend PGX Laboratories Against Healthcare Fraud Charges
The Government’s Allegations Over the past few years, the United States government has placed a particular focus on detecting and prosecuting healthcare fraud among laboratories, even issuing several Special Fraud Alerts regarding common types of fraud committed by laboratories. Federal investigators are currently scrutinizing financial relationships between laboratories and referring...
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What You Should Do When a Qui Tam Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Your Business
Qui tam lawsuits result in billions of dollars of loss to companies every year (in 2015, False Claims Act qui tam lawsuits resulted in over $2.8 billion in payments to the federal government). If you believe a qui tam lawsuit may have been filed against your company, it is important...
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What You Should Do When You Are Under Stark Law Investigation?
About the Stark Law The Stark Law (42 U.S.C. § 1395nn), also known as the Physician Self-Referral Law, imposes limitations on a physician’s right to refer patients to medical service providers in which the physician (or a family member of the physician) has a financial interest or a financial relationship....
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