Fraudulent claims filed against the medical financial assistance programs of Medicare and Medicaid cost this country billions of dollars every year. With budget deficits and health care reform a hot button topic in Congress; citizens are encouraged more than ever to be watchdogs fro people who fraud Medicaid or Medicare.

 

This can lead to false accusations which can ruin reputations and jack up malpractice claim premiums for doctors and other medical professionals. Why? Because patients do not understand the ins and out of Medicare/Medicaid policy. They think if there is a disallowance, you are overcharging and cheating the government, or if a claim is denied for further records, you are "pulling a fast one".

 

Medicare fraud is a Federal criminal charge. Medicaid fraud is a state level crime charge. To fraud Health Insurance can be either.

 

However, all are serious accusations. If you, as a medical professional, are accused of fraud by one of your patients or by a third party carriers take it seriously and contact a health care fraud attorney today.

 

By your contract as a Medicare and or Medicaid provider, there are certain stipulations you must follow to the letter. Any hint of fraudulent or false coding, filing or requests for payment can cost you untold manpower hours in audits at the least and the removal of your providership at the worst, typically for five to twenty years. Hefty fines may also be assessed. A Medicare fraud lawyer can go over the possible penalties and guide you through what to expect in an audit.

 

Hiring a healthcare fraud attorney from our Law Office in New York ensures you have a lawyer who understands the nuances of Medicare and Medicaid policy. We know how to negotiate with the investigators, how to defend you against false claim accusations, and restore your reputation.

 

We can advise your staff on how to respond to rumors or new paper reports. We can speak with the hospitals and clinics where you have staff privileges. We will be your advocate.

 

Should penalties, fines or suspensions be filed, a Medicare fraud attorney will be beside you every step of the way.  In the mean time, you continue to provide medical services. Let our lawyers handle the government and your malpractice carrier.