Kevin McCarthy
Former House Speaker
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
John Sellers
Former DOJ
U.S. Attorney
Michele A. Ratcliffe
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
Is Meningioma Connected to Depo Provera?
A recent study found that patients who take medroxyprogesterone acetate (the generic name for Depo Provera) are at increased risk of intracranial meningioma. Brain tumors such as intracranial meningioma can present serious risks; and, while generally not cancerous, they can lead to lifelong complications in some cases. As a result,...
Read more
New DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group to Target Healthcare Providers in Key Areas
On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is partnering with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to form a new working group focused on targeting fraud within the healthcare sector. The new DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group (the “Working Group”)...
Read moreAssisted Living Fraud Defense
Experienced Defense Counsel for Individuals and Assisted Living Facilities Accused of Fraud Oberheiden P.C. is a criminal defense law firm that represents assisted living facilities and associated individuals in state and federal law enforcement matters. If the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office...
Read more Does a Subpoena Have to Be Served in Person?
Last Updated: 01-05-2026 Being served with a subpoena immediately leaves you with lots of questions, and the subpoena itself provides very few answers. It also provides you with very little time to get your bearings and make the decisions you need to make in order to protect yourself. If you...
Read more What Happens When You Receive an ADR from a CMS Auditor?
If you have received an additional documentation request (ADR) from your CMS auditor (i.e., a MAC, RAC, UPIC, or SMRC), you might be wondering what happens next. At this stage, the short answer is, “It’s up to you.” If you respond to the ADR letter and provide documentation to support...
Read more
Florida Department of Health Investigations
Experienced Defense Counsel for Health Care Professionals Facing Florida Department of Health Investigations Facing an investigation from the Florida Department of Health presents substantial risks. These Florida Department of Health investigations can target a wide range of allegations—and, depending on the allegations you are facing, your professional license could be...
Read more DOJ Targets Medicare Fraud Involving Ambulance and Ambulette Transportation Services
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently pursued multiple cases involving allegations of Medicare fraud against the owners of ambulance and ambulette companies. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) has pursued similar cases in recent years as well. As a result, it...
Read more Defense Lawyers for Cardiologists Accused of Medicare Fraud Involving Sestamibi and Tetrofosmin
Our Lawyers Are Available to Represent Cardiologists Accused of Overbilling Novitas Solutions, Inc. Two cardiologists in New Jersey have filed a massive qui tam lawsuit under the False Claims Act accusing more than a thousand other cardiologists of improperly billing Novitas Solutions, Inc. ("Novitas") for sestamibi and tetrofosmin. The U.S....
Read more
The DOJ is Targeting Importers of Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals in Civil and Criminal Cases
Skin substitute grafts, cellular- and tissue-based, can be an essential form of care for patients undergoing eye surgeries, burn treatment, ulcer treatment, and other procedures. However, they have come under scrutiny in recent years. With a Biden-era plan intended to restrict Medicare coverage for wound grafts—and skin substitutes in particular—set...
Read more
Authorities are Targeting Healthcare Providers and Manufacturers in DME Fraud Investigations Involving Powered Wheelchairs (PWCs)
We have recently seen multiple instances of federal authorities conducting durable medical equipment (DME) fraud investigations involving powered wheelchairs (PWCs). The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG), and other authorities are targeting both healthcare providers and durable medical...
Read more