Health care fraud is a serious charge that is often levied against individuals with no prior criminal record. State and federal investigators have increased enforcement in recent years in an attempt to reduce fraud involving public assistance programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, and these charges are often prosecuted aggressively. This is particularly true because President Obama's health care reform legislation greatly increased the resources available to federal and state law enforcement for health care fraud, overbilling and other practices deemed unacceptable by Congress.
If you have been charged or believe you are under investigation for health care fraud, it is in your interest to speak to an experienced defense attorney about your options. Call 612-200-0388 or toll free 800-620-2939 for a free initial consultation with the Law Offices of William J. Mauzy.
Minnesota Medical Fraud Attorney
Defense lawyer Bill Mauzy has more than 30 years of criminal defense experience and has achieved a reputation as an exceptional attorney due to his skill and tenacity in defending his clients. He defends doctors, dentists and other medical professionals and employees against charges alleging:
- Medicare fraud
- Medicaid fraud
- Billing fraud
- Invoice fraud
- HIPAA violations
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These cases often stem from misunderstandings, as the regulations and processes involved with public health care programs are very complex and present many opportunities for honest mistakes and errors to be made. In the eyes of the law, these simple mistakes are viewed as deliberate acts of fraud and prosecuted to the fullest extent of health care fraud laws.
At the state and federal level, these cases can be effectively won or lost early on in the investigation phase due to the complexity of the issues in question. It is crucial to seek the advice of an attorney as soon as you suspect you are under investigation or are charged.
To arrange a free initial consultation with a Minneapolis health care fraud attorney, contact the Law Offices of William J. Mauzy.
