Oklahoma Health Care Fraud Defense
Laws governing the U.S. health care industry are complex and difficult to understand — even for the government agencies charged with enforcing them and for the lawyers who handle these cases. They are even more confusing and misunderstood by the providers and health care industry employees required to follow them.
As a result, it is not uncommon for companies and individuals who have made simple mistakes or committed no actual fraud whatsoever, to suddenly find themselves faced with the prospect of serious criminal penalties.
At the Tulsa, Oklahoma, law firm of Seymour & Graham, you will find experienced attorneys who will give your case the time and attention it deserves, and you — the aggressive defense representation you will need in fighting back against those allegations. Schedule an initial consultation with us by calling 866.308.6532 or by contacting our offices online.
Accusations of Health Care Fraud
Whether there is some truth to the allegations or they are completely unfounded — there are some common underlying acts which form the basis for many charges of health care fraud or other crimes associated with this industry. These include:
- Mishandling of pharmaceutical inventories
- Filing false claims for services not provided
- Overbilling for services rendered
- Double-billing
- Up-coding (providing one service but billing for a more expensive one)
- Medical coding errors, miscoding
- Regulatory violations (HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid)
Our Experience with Health Care
Fraud Defense Can Make a Difference
There are two factors prosecutors tend to overlook in their zeal to prosecute cases of health care fraud. The first is the complexity of the coding systems themselves. The second is the fact that like everywhere else — health care providers and their employees are under increasing pressure to "do more with less" and are thus more likely to make mistakes in completing paperwork.
Unfortunately, the combination of these two factors is often misinterpreted as a deliberate attempt to commit fraud.
Our attorneys understand how to frame the facts and issues in a more fair and realistic light. That, in conjunction with the credibility we have established with government prosecutors, can greatly improve your chances to see this matter resolved quickly and with minimal damage to your business or personal interests.
Contact Seymour & Graham, L.L.P.
Talk to us about your legal rights and defense options today. Just call our downtown Tulsa law offices toll free at 866.308.6532 or contact us online.
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