Health care fraud encompasses a number of crimes. In most instances, health care fraud is committed in an attempt to save money or gain money through the Medicaid or Medicare system. Health care fraud is considered a federal offense because you are falsifying the Medicaid and Medicare system, both federal initiatives. This is a very serious accusation that comes with hefty fines and long jail sentences if convicted. If you have been arrested or accused of health care fraud, contact our Minneapolis health care fraud lawyer immediately. Even if you have not been arrested for the crime but are receiving suspicious letters or phone calls at home or at work, it is a good idea to consult our lawyers before it’s too late.

Our firm represents people across Minnesota and can handle the following health care fraud crimes:

• Medicaid and Medicare fraud
• Kickback schemes
• Uncoding and other forms of billing and accounting fraud
• Falsifying private insurance claims
• Over charging for medical services or retaining overpayments
• Billing for medical services that were not provided
• Falsifying medical services that were not provided
• Receiving rebates for medical services that were not provided
• Lying about income, number of children, assets, etc. on your health care records

Health Care Fraud Advice for Professionals

Anyone can be accused of health care fraud but often doctors and other medical professionals are the ones who face these criminal convictions. The reason is because the filing system can be complicated and if you do not follow protocol you may be risking a conviction. Often a simple audit will uncover problems with your medical accounting scheme which can end up costing you your entire business. This may not be your fault; however complexities of the system may make you look guilty of a crime you did not commit. Do not risk your professional and personal career – speak to our qualified white collar crime attorneys about how we can help you out of the sticky legal situation.

Health care fraud can be confusing on its own. However, what makes it even more complicated is that often this crime will be in conjunction with another white collar crime such as mail fraud (if using the postal service), wire fraud (if using a fax machine or internet) or obstruction of justice (if you attempt to destroy any records that you do not want to police to see). You may also be facing prosecution under the federal RICO act. One simple mistake can suddenly turn into a huge investigation attracting plenty of unwanted media attention and public scrutiny.

Representation throughout Minnesota

One mistake does not make you a criminal. Even though you may feel like your rights have been violated and your reputation has been tarnished, there is a way to walk away from health care fraud accusations without a conviction.   If you have been accused of health care fraud in your personal or professional life you will want to protect your reputation and know your legal rights.  Rivers & Associates, PA are there when you need us most. It is important to act fast when facing an arrest and criminal conviction. Our experienced attorneys can provide you with the aggressive representation and legal assistance you need to ensure the best outcome possible. Contact us today at (612) 339-3939.

Our Minneapolis criminal defense lawyers represent clients throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.