Health Care Fraud

Palm Beach Health Care Fraud Criminal Defense Law Firm

As medical payments have become more complex, fraud in medical billing has become increasingly common. Standard health insurance fraud schemes involve a doctor who bills an insurance company or Medicare/Medicaid for “phantom” or unnecessary medical procedures. As government agencies and regulators go after these doctors, innocent health care professionals overwhelmed by the medical billing system may be swept up in the hysteria. It can also set a trap for the unknowing patient, who may be charged along with the doctor — or even as the primary wrongdoer.

Depending on the amount of money allegedly stolen, those convicted could face up to 30 years in prison. Health care professionals may also lose their licenses and careers if convicted. With the stakes so high, it only makes sense to consult an experienced South Florida health care fraud criminal defense attorney for help.

If you or someone you love is charged with health care fraud, you should contact an experienced Fort Lauderdale health care fraud defense lawyer as soon as possible. To set up a free, confidential consultation, you should call Miami health care fraud criminal defense lawyer Menachem M. Mayberg. You can reach us online or call (305) 695-8750 anytime — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For further reading, see Florida Statute 817.234: False and fraudulent insurance claims.