The question whether an investigation is civil or criminal is among the most important questions clients ask us in initial meetings. While there are indications as to when a case is criminal, it is often not exactly possible to assess the nature of the investigation until and unless an experienced Medicare fraud defense attorney initiates communications with the investigating agencies. To be clear, the mere fact that for example, the FBI shows up at your clinic or your office does not necessarily mean that the case is criminal. This is a critical moment when proper decisions need to be made with your counsel.
If you become aware of a healthcare investigation against you, you have no time to lose. In many instances, experienced defense attorneys are able to keep a case non-criminal in the very beginning of the case.
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