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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Banks and other financial institutions are heavily regulated by the U.S. government. Defrauding a bank or financial institution is a serious federal offense with significant potential consequences. Federal bank fraud cases are prosecuted under 18 U.S.C. 1344, which states that...Read More
If your company receives notice that it has been named in a lawsuit, it can be an unnerving experience. Although never an ideal situation, defending a lawsuit is often an inevitable occurrence for most companies. The steps your company takes...Read More
