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
Assisted 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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Targets Podiatrists for Alleged Foot Bath Schemes
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently targeted multiple podiatrists suspected of defrauding Medicare and other healthcare benefit programs. Each case has involved allegations of operating an unlawful “foot bath scheme” with medically unnecessary treatments that are not eligible for reimbursement. It seems that podiatrists are now squarely within...
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COVID-19 Testing Fraud Spurs the Largest Avalanche of Healthcare Fraud Investigations in U.S. History
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, it was only a matter of time until people seeking to profit from the pandemic started getting into trouble. First it was price gouging for masks, personal protective equipment (PPE), toilet paper, and other necessities. Then it was fraud under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)...
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Doctor Who Lost Job for Allegedly Prescribing Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin Investigated for COVID-19 Fraud
A doctor in Pennsylvania has lost her job and appears to be the target of a COVID-19 fraud investigation following allegations that she improperly provided off-label hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin prescriptions to patients exhibiting symptoms of SARS-CoV-2. According to reports, the doctor allegedly received referrals of patients who showed interest in...
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Recent FBI Search of COVID Testing Labs Highlights Ongoing Concerns for Providers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is executing search warrants at COVID testing labs across the country. This enforcement action is only the most recent in a long line of investigations targeting COVID-19 fraud. What these Investigation Mean for Labs & Lab Owners The COVID-19 pandemic caught the nation off-guard. Initially,...
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Is Your Practice or Company Under Investigation for Providing Amniotic Injections?
Attorney Lynette S. ByrdHealthcare Fraud Team LeadFormer DOJ Prosecutor Federal authorities are currently targeting healthcare providers and other companies in relation to amniotic injections. While amniotic injections have received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for some purposes, at present they are not approved specifically for...
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Lab Fraud Alert: DOJ, FBI, HHS OIG Targeting Clinical Laboratories for Healthcare Fraud Related to COVID-19 Testing
Federal authorities including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) are targeting clinical laboratories for healthcare fraud related to COVID-19 testing. The DOJ has filed criminal charges in many cases already, and...
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