A Health Care Fraud Defense Attorney Who Stands Up For You

Health care fraud defense is complex. It requires the legal knowledge and strategic approach that only comes with years of practice. With over 25 years of experience in both state and federal law, I provide the strong representation you need to fight these complex charges.

If you’re facing a white collar crime allegation, reach out to my firm, the Law Office of James K. Champion, PLLC. I’m ready to stand up for you.

Common Types Of Health Care Fraud Allegations

I regularly defend clients against numerous health care compliance violations. Throughout my career, I’ve fought against accusations involving:

• Phantom billing: Billing for services never provided to patients, which is one of the most common Medicare fraud charges.
• False claims act violations: Submitting duplicate claims or charging multiple times for the same medical service.
• Upcoding and unbundling: Charging for higher-level patient treatments to receive higher reimbursement rates than justified.
• Prescription fraud: Writing prescriptions without proper authorization.
• Anti-Kickback Statute violations: Kickbacks and referral arrangements between health care providers that violate federal laws.
• HIPAA violations: Falsifying patient records to support medical billing fraud.
• Insurance fraud: Waiving patient co-pays without proper financial hardship documentation.

When facing these serious allegations, don’t work with just any lawyer. You need a health care fraud defense attorney who truly understands how complex these cases really are. I’ll be your defender against OIG investigations and prosecutors who aim to make examples of health care professionals.

Penalties Health Care Providers Can Face For Fraud Convictions

Health care fraud convictions carry severe consequences that destroy professional and personal lives. Some convictions often lead to fines over $250,000 and mandatory restitution payments reaching millions of dollars. Medical professionals may face up to 10 years in federal prison per violation.

Charges also threaten the permanent loss of professional licenses, ending careers built over decades. Fighting back is very important to protect your professional future. As your health care fraud defense attorney, I am your fierce protector against these negative impacts.

Qui Tam Whistleblowers And Health Care Fraud

Many health care fraud investigations start with whistleblowers – often employees within your organization who file qui tam lawsuits. These individuals may receive 15-30% of recovered funds, creating strong financial motives to report suspected violations during routine health care audits or daily operations.

Cases initially remain sealed, meaning you might be under investigation without your knowledge until the government takes action. As your health care fraud defense attorney, I challenge whistleblower evidence to protect your reputation.

Health Care Fraud Defense That Protects Your Practice And Reputation

Health care fraud allegations can feel overwhelmingly challenging. Medical professionals facing such accusations need a fierce advocate who understands both worlds. Put my experience to work as your health care fraud defense attorney when your career and reputation are at stake.

Call my Grand Rapids office at 616-953-8499 or complete this online form for a chance to gain a relentless champion in your corner. I serve clients in Kent County and all throughout Michigan.