Health Care Fraud

Louisville Health Care Fraud Charges

It seems that the more politicians talk about the extensive amount of health care fraud, actual health care fraud prosecutions increase to support their statements. At the Davis Law Office in Louisville, Kentucky, we represent health care professionals accused of fraudulent activity. Attorney Davis is a former prosecutor who helped establish the first healthcare fraud task force in the Louisville area. As a defense attorney, his experience on these issues works for you.

Doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals come to us facing a variety of health care fraud charges. Many are charged under the False Claims Act which involves turning in fraudulent billings to the federal government. That can involve "up-coding" which means including a medical procedure that was not needed so that the healthcare provider can receive more compensation. Other times, the length of time a patient is seen is not reflective of what is reported.

If you have been charged with health care fraud, it is important that you see an attorney immediately. The consequences of a conviction are severe and could seriously harm or even end your career. Your ability to bill Medicaid in the future could be taken away. Time is of the essence because careers are at stake, and that is where an experienced lawyer can really help.

At the Davis Law Office, we have represented doctors, dentists, and nurses accused of health care fraud, in cases involving a prescription, an insurance issue, or the treatment someone received at a hospital. On many occasions, the supposed "fraud" was a data entry staff member committing an error by entering the wrong code. In handling your case, we will conduct our own investigation and review the evidence the prosecution has against you. If a conviction is unavoidable, we will attempt to mitigate the damage to your career by negotiating a sentence that allows you to continue in your chosen profession with minimal or no restrictions.

For more information or to schedule an appointment on a charge of health care fraud with an experienced attorney, please contact us.