Alexandria Healthcare Fraud Attorneys

Accused of Healthcare Fraud? Let Bynum & Jenkins Law Defend You!

Medicare and Medicaid are U.S. federal benefits programs worth billions of dollars, which is why healthcare fraud commonly occurs every year. If you or a loved one is currently under investigation for potential healthcare fraud, a conviction can result in severe criminal penalties from federal court, which is why it is important to seek legal representation from an experienced federal crime lawyer.

Bynum & Jenkins Law has provided aggressive and personalized legal counsel for residents in Alexandria and the surrounding area since 1999. Our legal team has 26 years of experience defending clients against complex legal matters, including several types of federal crimes. We are ready to investigate your case, collect and examine evidence, and build an effective and strong defense strategy to get the outcome and justice you deserve.

Contact us today at (703) 537-5522 for a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

Common Forms of Healthcare Fraud

Healthcare fraud is a federal crime that entails filing a claim for financial gain or some sort of benefit. Although it is possible for someone accused of healthcare fraud to be charged with Virginia state penalties, most cases of healthcare fraud involving Medicare or Medicaid will result in federal charges.

The most common forms of healthcare fraud include:

• Medical billing errors
• Overbilling for medical services
• Inflating costs for medical procedures
• Charging for services the patient failed to receive
• Performing unnecessary medical procedures
• Falsifying diagnoses patient records
• Accepting or offering kickbacks for patient referrals

Penalties for Healthcare Fraud

Healthcare fraud carries extremely harsh penalties. For example, making a false claim or statement on a Medicaid or Medicare claim is federal offense, punishable by a maximum federal prison term of 10 years and a fine of up to $500,000 per offense for individuals, while groups can be fined up to millions or billions of dollars. If a healthcare fraud leads to another person’s serious injury or death, then a conviction can result in federal imprisonment for up to 20 years.

Protecting the Rights of Healthcare Providers in Virginia & Washington D.C.

It is not uncommon for an honest mistake, billing error, or omission to be viewed as a criminal offense. Remember, there must be intention behind the act or else your case will be dismissed. Let our Alexandria healthcare fraud defense attorneys protect your rights and freedom against false accusations.

Contact us today for more information about our federal criminal defense services.