Two Firms Plead Guilty to Medicare Fraud
Posted on May 29, 2011 3:40pm PDT
Two firms in the Miami, Florida area have reportedly pleaded guilty to Medicare fraud. According to reports, they were involved in a $200 million mental health racket. Both companies were reportedly submitting false claims for thousands of patients starting in 2003 and on. They were reportedly claiming that they had patients who were receiving therapeutic treatment when that wasn’t true or it wasn’t needed.
Fraud charges can be incredibly serious and result in consequences such as jail time and heavy fines depending on the situation. It’s important that you understand what you are being charged with and how you should go about resolving this matter. You do have rights to protect during this difficult time and options to do so. Begin the process of moving forward with your life.
It’s in your best interest to work with a criminal defense lawyer who will understand your case and be able to guide you through this difficult process. A defense attorney will know how to deal with court proceedings and any other aspects necessary. You can count on a defense lawyer to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case.
