Prescription narcotics play a crucial role in modern medicine. Used to treat pain resulting from injuries, surgeries, cancers, and other medical conditions, narcotics are among the most-commonly-prescribed medications in America. Unfortunately, due to dependence and addiction, many prescription narcotics are...Read More
Health Care Fraud Sanctions Information Individual and corporate health care providers facing federal investigations can face severe consequences if their investigations lead to civil enforcement actions or criminal prosecution. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health and Human Services...Read More
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is among the numerous federal agencies that target health care providers suspected of defrauding Medicare, Tricare, and other government benefit programs. Focusing its efforts on cases involving the manufacture, prescription, and distribution of controlled substances,...Read More
The nation’s opioid epidemic has taken center stage in recent months, with President Trump most-recently declaring the opioid crisis a national emergency. While much of the government’s focus will be on treatment and prevention of opioid abuse involving heroin and...Read More
As a physician who spends your days diagnosing and treating patients, or as a practice owner who is constantly focused on maintaining compliance with the ever-changing government program billing regulations, you may be surprised to learn that the Drug Enforcement...Read More
