by Philip Hilder | May 1, 2020 | Healthcare Fraud
The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged 35 individuals with federal crimes arising from allegations involving fraudulent genetic cancer testing in September 2019. According to the charges, the defendants included medical professionals, telemedicine companies, and...
On behalf of Hilder & Associates, P.C. | Mar 11, 2020 | Healthcare Fraud
There are many types of healthcare facilities in Texas. Each type of facility can have similar opportunities to misrepresent or deceive information in order to receive reimbursement. There are a few common types of healthcare fraud providers should be aware of. The...
On behalf of Hilder & Associates, P.C. | Jan 21, 2020 | Healthcare Fraud
When you run a medical practice, you typically strive to make sure all of your business practices are ethical. Even the most ethical physicians might find that an accidental misstep or oversight results in a charge of healthcare fraud, and in this situation, it is...
On behalf of Hilder & Associates, P.C. | Jan 6, 2020 | Healthcare Fraud
Healthcare fraud is particularly challenging from a legal standpoint and many medical providers in Texas do not know how to handle these cases when allegations surface. It is important for medical providers to understand the different reasons why these cases arise and...
On behalf of Hilder & Associates, P.C. | Aug 28, 2019 | Healthcare Fraud
The Department of Justice has stepped up its efforts to combat the so-called “opiate crisis” in recent years, increasing its investigation and prosecution of doctors, pharmacists, drug manufacturers and distributors it links to drug diversion. Today, it...
On behalf of Hilder & Associates, P.C. | Apr 10, 2019 | Healthcare Fraud
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medicare Fraud has long been a target of federal healthcare fraud prosecutors and news broke yesterday that they have filed charges against what may be one of the largest schemes ever charged. The Department of Justice announced it has...
