Healthcare Fraud in South Florida
South Florida is considered to be one of the worst regions in the nation for health care fraud. The government recently announced a crack-down on health care fraud where state and federal law enforcement have launched a joint effort to increase the prosecution of health care fraud perpetrators in Miami and the surrounding region.
With the government's commitment to prosecuting these types of crimes, you need an experienced health care fraud Attorney who handles these types of cases on a daily basis. Attorney Joseph S. Rosenbaum has defended hundred of clients against health care fraud and knows what it takes to develop a successful defense and trial strategy to protect your rights.
Criminal Charges for False Billing, Diversion of Drugs
If you are a doctor or business charged with health care fraud you may be facing criminal charges for false billings, diversion of drugs and medical equipment, and other types of health care fraud which cost taxpayers millions of dollars and endanger the lives of innocent patients.
We are committed to representing clients charged with health care fraud in matters including but not limited to the following types of health care fraud:
- Insurance Fraud
- Medicare / Medicaid Fraud
- Overbilling
- Tax Fraud
- False Prescriptions
- Internet Pharmacies
- Improper Solicitation of Patients (anti-kickback)
Due to the vulnerability of victims involved in health care fraud, the penalties for even minor violations can be substantial, including professional sanctions and the loss of your professional license. When facing federal charges, the chance of serving jail time is always a possibility with strict sentencing guidelines and no chance of parole. You need the best representation possible to protection your personal and professional freedom.
Doctors and business officials should proceed with great vigilance when running their medical establishments as the government is closely monitoring and prosecuting health care fraud resulting in more than $20 million in losses for Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurance programs. An FBI special agent in charge of the Miami field office, estimated that in 2004 health care fraud losses in southeastern Florida were $1 billion. And the FBI office in Miami has 30 agents working health care fraud cases: 100 active investigations representing $3 billion in losses.
Current health care laws are confusing and constantly changing, leaving physicians, pharmacists, chiropractors, nurses and health care organizations open to criminal investigations and serious charges. If you have been involved in health care fraud and need an experienced attorney, contact the Law Offices of Joseph S. Rosenbaum at 305-446-6099.
