People come to the rescue of those in need and help those who are suffering. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the best in people as everyone faces hardships and tragedies from this virus. Sadly, these events also tend to bring out those who would defraud those in need. The fraud plays on the fears…
There has been a lot in the news about cryptocurrency crimes in recent months. Even the FBI has come out with official statements regarding fraud with cryptocurrency and COVID-19 schemes. The U.S. Justice Department has also recently made many references to cryptocurrency and crime. These official entities are stating that digital crimes are on the…
Cryptocurrency is becoming more popular as the Internet expands, and more tech-savvy companies and individuals turn to this alternate form of currency. Cryptocurrency is all digital and is decentralized. This means that this type of currency is managed outside of governments and central bank authorities’ authority. This type of currency has become more popular as…
Healthcare billing fraud costs taxpayers billions of dollars each year. Local, state, and even the federal government are cracking down harder than ever. Even honest mistakes are being investigated and prosecuted, which can put you or your practice through a gauntlet of inquiries, hurt your reputation, and cost a ton in legal fees. While you’ll…
The healthcare industry is one of the most highly regulated industries. Fraud in the healthcare industry ends up costing taxpayers billions of dollars every year. That means both federal and state governments are eager to crack down and eliminate medical fraud at every turn. Organizations even accused of committing healthcare fraud are put through a…
Medical and health care fraud are serious issues. Those who commit medical fraud can be charged with a federal crime. This could result in fines, loss of medical licenses, or jail time. That being said, if you find yourself being questioned regarding or charged with medical fraud, you need a healthcare fraud lawyer. Here’s what…
Whether it’s due to a mistake or intentional deception, medical coding errors are becoming a significant issue in modern medicine. When it comes to healthcare fraud, billing and coding errors are the most common forms. Honest mistakes can even be prosecuted under the False Claims Act. The charges could be either civil or criminal and…
CALL OUR HEALTH CARE FRAUD DEFENSE LAWYER Healthcare fraud criminal charges are unique compared to other possible charges a corporation or individual may face. Healthcare fraud lawyers need to have specialized knowledge of the healthcare system, including statues, Medicare guidelines, criminal statues, and more. Health care fraud lawyers will help prepare the proper defines, which…
If you find yourself in an unfortunate situation where you have to defend yourself and your practice, you need experienced health care fraud defense attorneys. Inexperienced defense lawyers can make your case worse and lead to an even more serious case in court. Make sure to choose the lawyer that’s best suited to help you…
Healthcare fraud is a very real concern in our nation and is a heavily investigated crime, as it should be. However, during the tenacity of these investigations, the truth is sometimes overlooked and the innocent are sometimes wrongfully accused. The Los Angeles federal criminal defense lawyers at LibertyBell Law work hard to ensure the best…
