As a nurse, your license is one of your most valuable assets. Yet, complaints or accusations against you could jeopardize your ability to practice. At Conaway & Strickler, P.C., we understand the gravity of these situations and are here to help. Attorney Meg Strickler is experienced license defense attorney who…
The DOJ just announced more successes in health care prosecutions involving approximately $2.75 billion in intended losses and $1.6 billion in actual losses. The case descriptions are varied, but the main jist is the same: the DOJ is utilizing nationwide efforts to crack down on health care fraud. Attorney General…
What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps cover medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. What is Georgia Medicaid? Medicaid is a “medical assistance program that helps many people who cannot afford medical care pay for some or all of their…
On June 13, 2024, two health care executives of Done Global Inc were indicted for health care fraud related charges. The indictment alleges that the two participated in a scheme to distribute Adderall over the internet, conspire to commit health care fraud in connection with the submission of false and fraudulent…
By: Onisuru Ojegba, Legal Intern to Firm J.D. Candidate, Class of 2025 The George Washington University Law School Health care fraud consists of an individual, a group of people, or a company knowingly misrepresenting the type, scope, or nature of the medical treatment or service provided, for the purpose…
Attorney General Merrick Garland made recent comments about what he considered to be the Department of Justice’s top priorities for 2022. Since taking office in March 2021, Garland has tried to combat crime in a tumultuous time. He has been criticized for his handling of January 6 investigation and has stated…
Health Care Qui Tam cases What does Qui Tam mean? Qui tam is short for the Latin phrase “qui tam pro domino rege quam pro se ipso in hac parte sequitur,” which roughly translates to “he who brings an action for the king as well as for himself.” How…