Law Offices of Audrey Hildes Schechter, P.A. Legal Blog

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Often we use our website blog to discuss healthcare fraud, and the latest updates or results of such cases.  Today, however, we want to write about something equally important -- our wonderful clients.  Whether the matter is lengthy and large, or swift and small, we...

On September 18, 2018, Clearwater doctor Jayam Krishna Iyer pleaded guilty to Medicare and Medicaid fraud.  According to the plea agreement, Dr. Iyer used her NPI number and medical license to distribute narcotics, including oxycodone, to patients with whom she had no...

Recently, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that Conduent, a Xerox subsidiary, must defend the State's False Claims Act case on its own.  Conduent sought to add providers to the State's action, accusing Conduent of widespread Medicaid fraud stemming from its "porous"...

On August 28, 2018, the Middle District of Florida U.S. Attorney, Maria Chapa Lopez, announced a $4M settlement with Dermatology Healthcare, LLC and its owners.  According to the settlement agreement, from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2016, the United States...

I've just returned from the American Association for Justice conference, and was honored to participate in the Qui Tam Litigation Group's discussion regarding updates in the law.  Specifically, I spoke about the recent "Brand Memo", and its potential impact in this...

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel Lubetzky, the founder and CEO of Kind nutrition bars and snacks, along with his lovely wife and adorable children.  I didn't know much about him prior to meeting him.  But I read up on him and was blown away by his...

These types of cases bother me the most. Not only is this doctor accused of ripping off Medicare, and thus, stealing our tax dollars, but he also did this at the expense of patients who were not sick and did not need chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is a very toxic option,...

Here's a link to a case involving Defendant Rotech.  Rotech settled this case, and admitted it knowingly billed Medicare for supplying portable oxygen tanks to seniors who did not require the oxygen.  The Relator was a former Rotech employee, who contended that Rotech...

Potential clients often describe fraud that could form the basis for a False Claims Act (also known as Qui Tam) case. When you wish to bring a case as a whistleblower under the federal False Claims Act, you must have an attorney represent you. Not only does it make...