Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
Healthcare fraud is a serious criminal offense that is prosecuted aggressively, particularly when the case involves federal funding through Medicare or Medicaid. Individuals, companies, and organizations may find themselves under investigation for healthcare fraud after an audit reveals financial discrepancies or suspicious activity.
If you or someone you know is suspected of Medicare/Medicaid fraud, the West Palm Beach criminal defense attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. are prepared to help you defend your case.
Types of Healthcare Fraud
There are many different actions that are classified as healthcare fraud under the law. If you have been involved in or are suspected of being involved in any of the following activities, you may be charged with Medicare/Medicaid fraud:
- Improper billing for services never provided
- Over-billing
- Accepting or providing kickbacks
- Filing claims with improper codes
- Submitting false medical claims
If you are suspected of healthcare fraud, consider consulting with a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.
How We Can Help
Trying to negotiate with state or federal investigators on your own could cause you to unknowingly give up some of your legal rights or lead to self-incrimination. Our West Palm Beach criminal attorneys will inform you of your legal rights and provide you with sound legal advice throughout your case. We will fight aggressively on your behalf to defend you against your healthcare charges and ensure that you are given a fair trial.
Contact Us
Don’t enter the courtroom feeling unprepared to defend your case. To learn more about healthcare fraud charges and how we can protect your rights, contact the West Palm Beach criminal lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800.
