Welcome to your Video FAQs, which briefly address questions that our clients and prospective clients often are seeking answers for. We welcome you to call our offices for a consultation if you require more in-depth answers.
Audits
- Can I appeal unfavorable results of a medical claims audit?
- What should I do if I am audited by the DEA?
- My practice is the target of a medical claim audit. What should I do?
False Claims Act
- What is the False Claims Act (Qui tam)?
- What are the civil penalties under the False Claims Act?
- What are the whistleblower protection provisions in the False Claims Act?
Fraud
- What is Medicaid or Medicare fraud?
- How can a healthcare professional defend against healthcare fraud charges?
- What are the criminal statutes involved and what are the potential punishments for health care fraud?
HIPAA
Investigation Processes
- What can I expect of the board’s investigative process?
- I received a letter from the Florida Department of Health regarding an investigation. What should I do?
- The board requested that I forward patient records or other relevant documents to the board. How should I respond?
- What should I do if my medical practice is subject to a search warrant?
- What should I do if I received a subpoena regarding my medical practice?
Medical Licenses
- What type of discipline or action may a licensing board take?
- What type of attorney should I hire for a medical license defense?
- What should a licensee’s first response be when he or she learns that they are the subject of a board complaint?
Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statues
- What is the Stark Act?
- What is the Anti-Kickback Statute?
- How is the Anti-Kickback Law different from the Stark Act?
Whistleblower Cases
- What is a whistleblower or qui tam case?
- Besides Medicaid or Medicare fraud, what are some other examples of potential whistleblower or qui tam cases?