Health care fraud is a federal crime that can be committed by either the provider or the consumer.
Health care fraud requires showing that a person intentionally submitted or caused a third party to submit false or misleading information that would be relied on in determining the amount of health care benefits payable.
Health Care providers may be charged with health care fraud by:
Consumers may be charged with health care fraud by:
Health care fraud can carry a prison term of up to 10 years as well as excessive fines.
The federal criminal defense lawyers at Jones & Hull, P.C. have health care fraud knowledge and the investigative experience to effectively defend you if facing health care fraud charges.