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
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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Is It Legal to Secretly Record a Phone Conversation?
Oberheiden, P.C.healthcare-fraud-defense.com888-680-1745Including WeekendsWiretaps, scanners, and other secret recording devices are a notorious feature of spy dramas and private detective lore. Today, however, state and federal law makers have addressed concerns that such recording methods invade individuals’ privacy by enacting laws that prohibit the use of recording devices unless one or...
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What Constitutes a False Statement to Law Enforcement Agents?
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. healthcare-fraud-defense.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends What Is the False Statements Act? The False Statements Accountability Act (18 U.S.C. § 1001) criminalizes the act of intentionally misleading a government agent. Congress enacted that statute “to protect the authorized functions of government departments and agencies from the perversion which...
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What Rights Do I Have When Federal Agents Want to Interview Me?
www.healthcare-fraud-defense.com(214)-692-2171Including WeekendsYour Rights ExplainedSimilar to police detective for the local police station or the District Attorney’s Office, federal agents investigate matters on behalf of the U.S. government. Once a federal agency becomes alerted to suspicious activity, federal investigators will launch an investigation into the activity and the individuals involved in...
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How Do the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Work in Fraud Cases?
www.healthcare-fraud-defense.com (214)-692-2171 Including Weekends What Are the Federal Sentencing Guidelines? The Federal Sentencing Guidelines is a set of sentencing recommendations for federal offenses that is published by the United States Sentencing Commission, an independent, bi-partisan agency within the U.S. Department of Justice. Importantly, the Sentencing Guidelines are not mandatory,...
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5 Things to Be Aware of When Talking to a Federal Agent
www.healthcare-fraud-defense.com(214)-692-2171Including WeekendsDealing with federal agents can be very tricky. Federal agents are experts in catching suspects off-guard and they often have the upper hand in terms of information by the time they contact an individual. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind if you are ever approached by a...
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Government Investigations of Research Studies
Federal law enforcement agencies are increasingly scrutinizing medical research studies for violations of healthcare regulations. In particular, investigators are determined to hold physicians, pharmaceutical companies and medical researchers accountable for misuses of medical research studies as a means to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute and commit healthcare fraud. Fraud Allegations in...
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DOJ Investigation? What You Should Do When You Are Under Investigation by the Department of Justice
Any investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ), whether into yourself or your business, is a very serious matter. You should take proactive steps to protect yourself and your business before any charges are filed against you. Having the right attorneys at the right time may even allow you to...
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Last Updated: 2023-03-05 The FBI is a primary agency for investigating healthcare fraud and other federal crimes. It investigates potential fraud of both federal and private insurance programs. The FBI works under the supervision of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and often works in cooperation with the Health and Human...
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What You Should Do When You Are Under Investigation by the United States Secret Service?
The United States Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency located within the Department of Homeland Security. While most people associate the Secret Service with protecting the President and other executive officials, the Secret Service also conducts investigative activities. Historically, the Secret Service was created to combat the counterfeiting...
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