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Health Care Fraud Defense Attorneys

Statewide Florida and Nationwide Representation

With health care fraud estimated in the billions of dollars, state and federal agencies follow thousands of leads in an effort to stop the fraud. Unfortunately, many innocent providers and employees are caught up in these investigations. With the complex and convoluted Medicare and Medicaid billing systems, even experienced medical professionals can easily become targets of fraud allegations.

The Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, A Professional Association in Orlando, Florida understands what is at stake — prison sentences, crushing fines, and medical license sanctions, not to mention treble damages in civil fraud litigation under federal Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act provisions.

We provide swift and fierce defense, responding proactively to civil audits to head off criminal charges. Our firm has represented doctors and providers, officers and employees of hospitals, on-line pharmacies, and medical supply companies in matters throughout Florida and across the United States. If you are under investigation for any form of health care fraud, or are already indicted, contact our criminal defense lawyers immediately at 407.401.7224 or 866.784.0023.

Experienced in Medicare/Medicaid Fraud

Mark L. Horwitz is a board-certified criminal trial specialist, practicing for over 30 years in criminal law and health care fraud defense. All of our attorneys are conversant with CPT and ICD-9 codes for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, and how prosecutors commonly misconstrue honest billing mistakes as criminal intent. We can help clients answer all criminal allegations and civil fraud lawsuits:

• False claims for services not provided
• Conspiracy to provide unnecessary services
• Upcoding, unbundling, and other over-billing
• Referral kickbacks
• Mail and wire fraud
• Obstruction of justice
• Racketeering and money laundering

Our experienced trial lawyers work to avoid prosecution, negotiate favorable pleas, or prepare a convincing case for a jury. To arrange a confidential consultation, call our Orlando office at 407.401.7224 or 866.784.0023 or contact us online.