Amanda S. Marshall
Former U.S. Attorney
(Local Counsel)
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
Roger Bach
Former Special
Agent
(OIG & DEA)
Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
5 Fraud & Abuse Laws That Every Physician Should Know
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.healthcare-fraud-defense.com Direct: 888-680-1745 The purpose of this overview is raise awareness among physicians (or to remind them) of important laws that apply to their practice and underlying business transactions. Due to the constraints of this paper, a detailed account or legal analysis cannot be provided. For...
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Who Are the Targets of Tricare Fraud Investigations and What Should They Do?
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.healthcare-fraud-defense.com 888-680-1745 Call Us on Weekends The attorneys of Oberheiden, P.C. have represented healthcare executives, physicians, marketers, and pharmacies accused of Tricare Fraud in proceedings across the country. Our deep involvement in the current Tricare investigations and our ongoing dialogues with government officials in charge...
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What Physicians Should Know About Telemedicine Prescriptions
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.healthcare-fraud-defense.com 888-680-1745 Call Us on Weekends Several portals are looking for physicians that are willing to treat patients for pain, scares, allergies, DNA and blood testing, or laboratory work via telemedicine. Patients are being delivered to physicians and all marketing and patient recruitment is being...
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5 Prescription Mistakes That Will Get Physicians into Trouble
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.healthcare-fraud-defense.com 888-680-1745 Call Us on Weekends Of the many regulations affecting the healthcare industry, those involving prescription requirements can cause some of the biggest problems for physicians if they are not carefully followed. Because prescribing needed medicine is an important part of most doctors’ practices, you...
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Toxicology Compliance Programs: A Safeguard Against OIG-Investigations
www.healthcare-fraud-defense.com 888-680-1745 Call Us on Weekends Recently, government auditors have begun to take a closer look at the distribution and billing practices of toxicology laboratories. Because many laboratories are either directly (laboratory syndication) or indirectly (MSO) affiliated with or owned by referring physicians, important healthcare laws such as the...
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How To Appeal a Civil Judgment in Texas?
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq.www.healthcare-fraud-defense.com888-680-1745Call Us on Weekends Introduction. After months— or years— of work, attorney’s fees, and stress, you may find yourself in the unfortunate position of having lost your case in the trial court. You may have had it dismissed, or your adversary may have been granted summary judgment. ...
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Motion Practice in Federal Court
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq.www.healthcare-fraud-defense.com888-680-1745Call Us on WeekendsOne question clients often have is what to expect after a complaint has been filed in federal court. What happens next? What type of motion practice should be expected in the typical civil federal case?Motion to DismissThe first motion filed in federal court is...
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What is a Declaratory Judgment?
Oberheiden, P.C. healthcare-fraud-defense.com Direct: 888-680-1745 Explanation & Examples. Under Chapter 37 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a party is entitled to seek a declaratory judgment from a Texas state court to “settle and afford relief from uncertainty and insecurity with respect to rights, status, and other legal...
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Seeking Third Party Discovery In Texas
Oberheiden, P.C.www.healthcare-fraud-defense.comDirect: 888-680-1745Occasionally, there will be information needed to prosecute or defend a civil case that is not in the possession, custody, or control of either party. In that case, third party discovery can make the difference in proving the relevant facts so that you win the case.The Law. Rule...
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What Are Grounds for Texas Jurisdiction?
Oberheiden, P.C.healthcare-fraud-defense.comDirect: 888-680-1745The Situation. Frequently, businesses or people receive a citation telling them they have been sued in Texas, even though they and their business are located in another state. Alternatively, a Texas resident may have been wronged by a person living in another state and wonder whether they can...
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