Amanda S. Marshall
Former U.S. Attorney
(Local Counsel)
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
Roger Bach
Former Special
Agent
(OIG & DEA)
Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
Lack of Understanding of Healthcare Rules Exposes Labs and Other COVID-19 Testing Facilities to Federal Fraud Investigations
When the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rolled out the first COVID-19 test in February 2020, labs and other healthcare providers rushed to make the test available to as many people as possible. Federal authorities understood that the urgency of the situation called for leniency with regard...
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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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Compliance Tips for Laboratories in 2023
Clinical laboratories, especially molecular and respiratory labs, faced one of the most unique environments imaginable over the past few years. In early 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic struck the nation and the world by surprise, the federal government called upon labs to fill what can only be described as unprecedented...
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OPR/OIG Investigation Lawyer
Call Dr. Nick Oberheiden Before You Speak to an FBI, OIG, or OPR Investigator Dr. Nick Oberheiden routinely represents federal employees and individuals with special security access in administrative, disciplinary, and criminal investigations. Among his former clients, Nick has represented sitting U.S. governors, State Department officials, elected officials, presidentially appointed...
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Possible Statutory Violations for Medicare Billing Fraud Involving Amniotic Fluid Injections
Fraudulent Billing for Amniotic Injections "Fraudulent billing" is a broad term referring to a healthcare provider’s fraudulent requests for reimbursement that are submitted to Medicare, Medicaid, or any other government healthcare benefit program. Allegations for fraudulent billings can be investigated and prosecuted as civil or criminal offenses under various statutes...
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Medicare Audits and Fraud Investigations for Amniotic Fluid Injection Billings and How to Respond
What are Amniotic Fluid Injections? Amniotic fluid injections are amniotic cells that are injected into damaged tissues to help them recover and regrow. Their purpose is to reduce inflammation of the damaged tissue, cut down the individual’s recovery time, and regenerate tissue. These injections are prescribed for patients suffering from...
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Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Salary: How Much Do They Make?
Working as a federal criminal defense lawyer is a fulfilling career for many different reasons. Not only do federal criminal defense lawyers get to spend decades honing their craft while witnessing (and perhaps influencing) changes in the law first-hand, but they get to do so while helping people who are...
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Defending SEC Complaints – Section 10(b) and 17(a) Litigation
Experienced Federal Securities Laws Defense Team If you have been charged or are being investigated for fraud in either the offer of securities or purchase or sale of securities, then you need to take immediate action in your defense. Fraud charges are serious concerns for individuals and entities, especially as...
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