Civil Side of Health Care Fraud in Miami, Florida
If you are being investigated for health care fraud by state or federal officials, it is important to get the early intervention of an experienced criminal defense attorney. In addition to the criminal charges, however, there is also a civil side of health care fraud that must be considered and is typically the first step in the criminal case. At my firm, I know how to provide an effective defense for the civil and criminal sides of health care fraud and will get involved at the early stage in the process to protect your rights.
I am Jose M. Quinon, and I have practiced criminal defense in the state of Florida, Puerto Rico and elsewhere in the United States for more than 34 years. I represent doctors, dentists and health care company owners facing allegations of health care fraud. It is critical to help them understand what they are up against and the penalties they may be facing upon conviction. It is also important to handle the civil case properly, since it is usually the prelude to the criminal case, and can have a substantial impact on the effectiveness of the defense in litigation.
Contact my Miami, Florida, office today to discuss your charges of health care fraud. Talk with me about your situation and let my firm help you protect your rights.
Civil Charges and Health Care Auditing
In many cases of health care fraud, the case will begin with the audit of billing practices. State and federal agencies aggressively prosecute health care fraud and will often initiate these audits, along with private insurance organizations that also work to prosecute health care fraud. Unfortunately for many medical professionals and organizations, billing systems in the health care industry are complex and frequently change, meaning that simple mistakes may be misconstrued as fraud.
Additionally, prior to a criminal case, the state or federal government may pursue an injunction against the accused and will attempt to freeze their assets. In many cases, it is appropriate to fight the injunction. Even when obtaining relief is unlikely, however, it is important to have a lawyer on your side in a civil case who understands the law and will not make simple mistakes that may cost you later on in your criminal case.
At my firm, using experienced medical experts and our own investigator, we conduct our own investigations into cases of kickbacks, billing fraud, false claims and other instances of healthcare fraud. We will talk with medical providers and other employees of accused organizations and review important documents and billing codes that these organizations use to determine what has occurred.
Speak with Jose M. Quinon About Health Care Fraud Charges
If mistakes are made in your civil case, they will likely cost you in your criminal case. At my firm, we take every step of your case seriously and will handle it with the responsibility that it deserves. My staff and I have the experience necessary to protect your rights and present an effective defense for your case.
Contact my office in Miami at 305-858-5700 or toll free at 866-764-3040. I represent clients throughout the state of Florida, as well as the states of Texas, California, and elsewhere in the United States and Puerto Rico. Hablamos español.
