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Federal Prosecutors Cracking Down on Cryptocurrency Marketplaces

More than a decade ago, when only a handful of people knew what a Bitcoin was, there was a concern that the cryptocurrency would make it easier for criminal enterprises to hide or launder money. However, it wasn’t until more...Read More

Amino Testing Medicare Fraud

Amino testing measures the levels of certain amino acids in the blood. Typically, this testing is performed on infants who are suspected of having an issue metabolizing certain amino acids. While amino testing can be important to diagnoses certain issues...Read More

Understanding the Importance of OIG Compliance for Laboratories in the COVID-19 Era

Clinical laboratories have played an essential role in the nationwide response to the COVID-19 pandemic. By testing extraordinary numbers of patients, laboratories have helped to stop the spread, and many laboratories have gone to great lengths in order to do...Read More

OIG Compliance Programs During COVID-19

Experienced OIG Compliance Defense Team Are you worried about OIG compliance? Do you need advice on implementing or revising your compliance program, especially now as the nation deals with the novel coronavirus? If so, then give our team of OIG...Read More

What NOT To Do After Receiving a Federal Target Letter or Subpoena from the FBI or DOJ

Receiving a federal target letter or subpoena is not a matter to be taken lightly. Federal investigations can lead to civil or criminal penalties; and, if publicized, they can cause significant reputational harm and loss of goodwill. While there are...Read More

3 “Hidden” Risks in Federal Criminal Investigations

When facing a federal investigation, one of the keys to asserting a successful defense is making sure you know what charges are on the table. There are numerous federal crimes, and each individual case requires its own targeted defense strategy....Read More

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Medical Billing Company

While medical billing can be a headache, providers cannot absolve themselves of responsibility entirely. When choosing a medical billing company, it is important to choose wisely—and to put appropriate contractual protections in place. For many doctors and other health care...Read More

Cardiovascular Genetic Testing Compliance: What Do Doctors Need to Know?

Cardiovascular genetic testing is a rapidly-growing, and extremely valuable, area of modern medicine. Providers seeking to offer these services to their patients must prioritize billing compliance in order to avoid recoupments, pre-payment review, and other penalties for health care fraud....Read More

The Process Used to Complete A Foreign National Prisoner Transfer

Introduction Various countries are governed by treaty law and international conventions when it comes to transferring prisoners. The first step before proceeding with any international prison transfer request is to determine whether the two countries at issue are both parties...Read More

The DOJ Increases Prosecution Efforts Targeting Fraudulent Billing Scams

Healthcare Fraud Recent Trends Fraudulent billing schemes are a top priority for the Department of Justice (“DOJ”). The DOJ has increased its prosecution efforts to police fraudulent billing practices either by initiating its own investigations or working with private parties...Read More

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