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Health Care Fraud
Health Care Fraud & Compliance Defense
Miami Attorneys with Industry Insight
At Descalzo Law, we bring more than two decades of institutional experience in the health care industry to the defense of individuals and businesses facing complex fraud and abuse allegations. We represent hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, clinical laboratories, diagnostic companies, telemedicine providers, pharmacies and pharmacists, physicians, marketers, FDA-regulated manufacturers, and other industry participants in both civil and criminal proceedings—including parallel investigations and enforcement actions.
Deep Industry Knowledge. Strategic Legal Defense.
Health care fraud cases are unlike any other. Allegations can lead to staggering fines, loss of professional licenses, program exclusion, and serious criminal penalties. That’s why you need more than a good lawyer—you need a team that understands how the health care industry operates.
Our attorneys possess a rare combination of regulatory, litigation, and criminal defense experience. We understand both the operational and compliance challenges you face, and we use that knowledge to craft practical, results-driven legal strategies tailored to your business and professional needs.
We have successfully handled a wide range of health care fraud and abuse matters at every stage—from early investigation through jury trial and sentencing—including cases involving:
Our attorneys possess a rare combination of regulatory, litigation, and criminal defense experience. We understand both the operational and compliance challenges you face, and we use that knowledge to craft practical, results-driven legal strategies tailored to your business and professional needs.
We have successfully handled a wide range of health care fraud and abuse matters at every stage—from early investigation through jury trial and sentencing—including cases involving:
- Anti-Kickback Statute
- Health Care Fraud Statute
- Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law)
- False Claims Act (FCA)
- Civil Monetary Penalties
- HIPAA Violations
- Federal Program Exclusions
- RAC, MAC, and ZPIC Audits
Comprehensive Representation Across Legal Fronts
What sets Descalzo Law apart is our ability to advise across multiple fronts—criminal, civil, and regulatory—often simultaneously. Our team includes:
This multidisciplinary approach allows us to anticipate legal risks from all angles and deliver coordinated, strategic responses to complex and often parallel enforcement actions.
- Criminal defense attorneys experienced in navigating DOJ, HHS-OIG, and other government investigations.
- Regulatory counsel focused exclusively on advising health care providers and companies on compliance and operational risks.
- Civil litigators with deep experience representing health care entities in disputes involving government agencies and private payors.
This multidisciplinary approach allows us to anticipate legal risks from all angles and deliver coordinated, strategic responses to complex and often parallel enforcement actions.
Quiet Resolutions When Possible. Aggressive Defense When Necessary.
We understand the reputational, financial, and personal risks involved in health care fraud allegations. Whenever possible, we work discreetly and strategically to resolve matters early and favorably—often without the need for costly and public litigation.
But when necessary, we are fully prepared to litigate—and win.
If you’ve been charged with a white-collar offense, believe you’re under investigation, or have been contacted by a government agency, don’t wait.