Health Care Investigations

Allegations of healthcare fraud can have serious consequences. Physicians and nurses can face a threat to their professional licensure as well as potential criminal penalties. Anyone that finds themselves facing allegations of healthcare fraud will likely have many...

Mergers and acquisitions are common and often fruitful strategies for growth and expansion in the healthcare arena. However, these deals can attract scrutiny from regulatory bodies concerned about potential monopolistic practices. It is important for leaders in the...

Medical practices require physicians to care for patients while also managing basic business operations. This dual role requires a need to balance patient care with administrative responsibilities, such as managing finances, overseeing staff, and ensuring compliance...

Healthcare fraud poses a significant threat to healthcare systems, escalating costs for all stakeholders. Recognizing signs of potential fraud not only helps to protect the organization’s bottom line, but it also reduces the risk of allegations of failing to comply...

In recent years, Texas has intensified its efforts to combat healthcare fraud and false billing practices. These illegal activities not only drain valuable resources but also compromise the integrity of healthcare services provided to the public. The need for proper...

In an earlier post we discussed tips to prevent allegations of healthcare fraud, available here. Although helpful to incorporate proactive measures to reduce the risk of allegations of a violation, it is also important to know some basic strategies to consider if ever...

The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas recently announced charges against two local physicians who allegedly provided unnecessary pain medications to patients. If the officials can provide evidence to support the allegations, the accused face more than a...

Allegations of wrongdoing are concerning, but how serious can they be if they involve money and only money? The government and court system are not likely to push for too serious of a penalty if the accused did not cause physical injury, are they? This is especially...

The medical profession relies on integrity. We trust physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to focus on helping their patients get well. Since this is also their profession, physicians and medical professionals profit from their service — but how do they...

The government will come after those it believes wrongly received payment or overpayment from Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal programs — often aggressively. It is best to avoid such an investigation if possible. Physicians and those who run medical practices can...