Defending Against Pill Mill Cases: Understanding Prescription Fraud Conspiracies
The federal government aggressively prosecutes pill mill cases and prescription fraud conspiracies, targeting physicians, pharmacists, clinic staff, and business owners accused of illegally prescribing or distributing controlled substances. A conviction can lead to lengthy prison sentences, massive fines, and permanent license revocation. As a former federal prosecutor, I, John Teakell, have firsthand experience with these […]
Health Care Fraud Prosecutions – Upcoding and Overbilling
Health Care Fraud Cases There are a variety of “health care fraud” activities that cause physicians and their staff to fraudulently obtain monies from insurance companies and/or government programs that involve doctor visits, chiropractic care, medical procedures, prescription medication, and medical supplies. The focus of this article is criminal investigations and prosecutions for activities related […]