Medicare serves the purpose of helping the neediest of Americans get the care they need and ensure that doctors that perform this service are properly compensated for their work. The problem is that the system has become prone to fraud, as countless doctors and other individuals have billed Medicare for services that are allegedly not performed, over stating billing fees and diverting medication for profit.
The proliferation of these unscrupulous actions has cast a shadow of suspicion over the practice of medicine and doctors are told to practice care when billing and prescribing medication.
Among the problems doctors face when prescribing medication, re the risks of patients attempting to scam medication or falsify illnesses as part of a scheme to defraud. Even a doctor with the highest ethical code cannot discern through the façade of pathological liars. Every year, the DEA will investigate many doctors for drug diversion and other offenses due to the actions of their patients of what is deemed suspicious activity.
Clear, detailed and organized records can prevent most federal charges against doctors, but when the investigation intensifies and charges may be brought against you, contact our New York Medical fraud lawyers at 212-577-6677 for an immediate consultation. Doing so will help you understand your legal options and make an informed decision on legal representation.
