Defending Against Medicare and Medicaid Fraud ChargesWhen the government charges you with Medicare or Medicaid fraud, it has tremendous resources on its side. The FBI, the HHS Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG), and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) are just a few of the agencies that will work together to build a case against you.
You need an experienced healthcare defense attorney who understands the complex Medicare and Medicaid laws, rules, and regulations. You also need an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will aggressively defend you with prosecutors to avoid or minimize any criminal charges and, if necessary, before a judge and jury.
John Howley, Esq. has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in complex Medicare and Medicaid fraud investigations, criminal prosecutions, and appeals. His clients have included major pharmaceutical companies, physician practice groups, individual physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and physical therapists, and healthcare entrepreneurs.
In recognition of his work as a defense attorney, Mr. Howley has received the Gideon Champion of Justice Award from the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Thurgood Marshall Award from the New York City Bar Association, and the Medal for Excellence in Advocacy from the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has also been named one of New York’s SuperLawyers and one of the Ten Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York based on client satisfaction.
Call John Howley, Esq. today to schedule a consultation with an experienced healthcare fraud defense attorney. The initial consultation is free and confidential.
Avoiding and Resolving Medicare & Medicaid Fraud ChargesMedicare and Medicaid fraud are serious crimes. If convicted of a felony, you could face up to 25 years in prison. You need an experience healthcare fraud criminal defense attorney to avoid potentially devastating consequences.
Early intervention by an experienced trial lawyer is your best defense. By negotiating with investigators and prosecutors early in the process, your lawyer may be able to resolve the dispute without criminal charges or at least lessen their severity.
Once charges are filed, you may have viable defenses. Government investigators may not have all the facts. The credibility and motives of witnesses may be attacked. Motions may be filed to dismiss or limit the charges. You may be able to show that any problems were the result of a mistake and were not intentional. Once again, getting an experienced healthcare criminal defense attorney involved as soon as possible is critical to building a strong defense.
Call John Howley, Esq. today to schedule a free and confidential consultation. Let him use more than 30 years of experience to help you understand and protect your rights.
Protecting Your Freedom, Your License & Your LivelihoodHow you handle a Medicare or Medicaid fraud investigation will impact the rest of your professional career. Even if you avoid criminal prosecution, your professional license could be suspended or revoked, and you could be excluded from government healthcare programs. You could also face financially devastating fines, penalties, and restitution orders.
You need a healthcare defense attorney who will be both an aggressive defender of your rights in the criminal proceedings and a smart advocate before licensing and regulatory authorities.
Do not go talk to investigators or prosecutors alone. If you have been contacted by government investigators or prosecutors, it means that they already believe that you are guilty. Anything you say to them can and will be used against you.
Before you answer any questions or turn over any documents, retain a trial lawyer who specializes in Medicare and Medicaid fraud investigations and defense. Let an experienced advocate help you develop a strategy to protect your freedom, your professional license, and your livelihood. Only then can you begin to prepare your defenses, develop the evidence, and present your case.
There is too much at stake to handle this on your own. Call John Howley, Esq. today to schedule a free and confidential consultation.
Retaining an Experienced Healthcare Fraud Defense LawyerJohn Howley, Esq. has more than 30 years of experience representing healthcare providers. His practice is focused on representing physicians, pharmacists, nurses, medical office staff, and healthcare entrepreneurs in Medicare and Medicaid fraud investigations, criminal prosecutions, the defense of professional licenses, and exclusion appeals.
If you are under investigation or have been charged with Medicare or Medicaid fraud, start preparing your strategy and defenses today. Call John Howley, Esq. immediately to schedule a free and confidential consultation.
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