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
What Are “Suspect Arrangements” in the Context of Physician Joint Ventures?
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.rac-audit-defense.com 888-680-1745 Available on Weekends Physician Joint Ventures Joint ventures between physicians and healthcare businesses have become common in nearly all sectors of the healthcare industry. Many physicians are looking for new and additional revenue streams in light of reduced income generated from their core...
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What Is a Qui Tam Lawsuit?
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.rac-audit-defense.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends Oberheiden, P.C. has significant experience in advising and defending clients in False Claims Act and Qui Tam Defense matters. Our nationally recognized Healthcare Fraud Defense Group is headed by Dr. Nick Oberheiden. Dr. Oberheiden is a healthcare fraud defense attorney and managing...
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What Is Healthcare Fraud?
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.rac-audit-defense.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends Healthcare fraud typically involves an attempt to obtain money or other items of value from a healthcare company or government program through false and fraudulent representations. In most healthcare fraud trails, the intent of the defendant or defendants is a central issue;...
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Important Differences between the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law
Last Updated: 2023-03-04 Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. rac-audit-defense.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends What works in other industries typically does not work in the healthcare industry. It is critical to understand that while it is more than common to pay for business on a quid-pro-quo basis in many other industries, healthcare laws...
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Avoiding Criminal Charges in Home Healthcare Fraud Investigations
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.rac-audit-defense.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends Oberheiden, P.C. Oberheiden, P.C. has a distinguished reputation for representing home health service providers facing federal investigations for healthcare fraud. Our team of former federal healthcare fraud prosecutors and experienced defense attorneys understands the investigative process, the risk factors and the defense...
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The Federal Government Intensifies Home Health Fraud Prosecutions
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.rac-audit-defense.com (214) 692-2171 Including Weekends The Rapid Expansion of Home Health Services The home health services industry is currently one of the fastest growing industries in America. According to the federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for home health services could increase by as...
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Avoiding Criminal Charges in Tricare Compound Pharmacy Investigations
Oberheiden, P.C. rac-audit-defense.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends Oberheiden, P.C. has represented pharmacies, pharmacy owners, marketers, physicians, and healthcare executives in compound pharmacy investigations across the United States. Our attorneys have provided individuals and companies effective tools to approach Express Scripts audits, grand jury subpoenas, telemedicine investigations, and criminal prosecutions. We...
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When Does a Physician Joint Venture Arrangement Violate the Anti-Kickback Statute?
Oberheiden, P.C. www.rac-audit-defense.com (214)-692-2171 Including Weekends It has become commonplace for healthcare providers to affiliate with ancillary services companies, often through an investment into laboratories, medical equipment suppliers, or physical therapy clinics. While such investments are not illegal, healthcare providers and healthcare businesses must ensure compliance with important laws that...
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Defending Toxicology Labs In Stark Law Investigations
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.rac-audit-defense.com (214)-692-2171 Including Weekends Current Toxicology Laboratory Investigations Recently, toxicology laboratories have faced increased scrutiny from federal investigators looking for improper relationships with their referring physicians. Toxicology laboratories with close ties to drug treatment centers are receiving particular attention regarding referrals for urine testing. In February...
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Defending Anti-Kickback Charges in DOL Pharmacy Investigations
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. www.rac-audit-defense.com Direct: 888-680-1745 Including Weekends The attorneys of Oberheiden, P.C. have seen a tremendous increase in government investigations into pharmacies and compound pharmacies that service beneficiaries of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) healthcare program. The following is a brief summary of the government’s DOL anti-kickback and...
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