Detroit Health Care Fraud Attorneys Serving Southeast Michigan
Insurance reimbursement can seem more complex than the practice of medicine itself. Doctors and owners of health care companies are scrutinized more than ever in their billing practices, sometimes triggering criminal investigations.
The law firm of LaRene & Kriger PLC provides effective representation for physicians and other medical providers accused of health care fraud and other white collar crimes. The established criminal defense practice serves clients in Metro Detroit, Southeast Michigan and statewide.
Criminal Defense Against Medicare Fraud Allegations
Many clients have been targeted by state or federal investigators over billing discrepancies, such as double-billing, charging for services not rendered or submitting invoices for phantom patients. Other clients are accused of defrauding patients or misusing their medical privileges for personal gain. The white collar criminal defense lawyers of LaRene & Kriger PLC have handled all types of health care-related crimes:
- Medicare fraud and Medicaid fraud
- Private insurance fraud (e.g., Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
- Prescription mills (prescribing or dispensing painkillers without medical necessity)
- Embezzlement
- Money laundering
The firm’s Detroit criminal defense attorneys have represented a cross-section of clients in the medical community, including physicians, surgeons and nurses; physical therapists and occupational therapists; hospital and clinic administrators; pharmacists; pain clinic operators and medical supply companies.
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys For Health Care Fraud
The government uses sophisticated tools to spot irregularities or suspicious patterns in medical billing. To combat this, our Detroit health care fraud lawyers try to show that investigators leaped to conclusions by alleging that the doctor or medical company defrauded a government agency or insurer. In many cases, this intervention has helped clients avoid indictment or get charges dismissed by showing the prosecutor a reasonable justification or arguing that the client lacked knowledge of the crime or criminal intent.
If the case continues, your medical license, your business or your employability are at stake, not to mention the possibility of prison time, large fines and a felony record. The partners make every attempt to dismiss the case or mitigate the consequences to protect their clients’ reputations and careers.
Fight Fraud Charges With A Detroit Criminal Defense Lawyer Today
LaRene & Kriger PLC can respond to state or federal probes relating to health care billing or other allegations of fraud. The attorneys also handle appeals and post-conviction remedies for fraud convictions. Call 313-765-8687 or contact the firm online to arrange a confidential consultation with experienced Detroit health care fraud attorneys.