Fraud and Abuse

Every healthcare practice and professional must ensure compliance with state and federal fraud and abuse laws. With the growing size and scope of fraud investigations and prosecutions by state and federal governments, the guidance of experienced attorneys can mitigate the risks of fraud and abuse enforcement.

Athene Law provides thorough guidance to clients by assessing the risks posed to business strategies by fraud and abuse laws. Our team develops and implements compliance strategies for our clients, including audits appropriate to determine the risks associated with gaps in compliance.

Capabilities

Clients in the healthcare industry, including physicians and groups, facilities, for-profit and non-profit entities, hospitals, and hospital systems need guidance and representation for a variety of needs.

Athene Law’s diverse experience within the healthcare industry has prepared the team to represent practices and professionals in a highly-regulated environment.

We provide expertise in fraud and abuse areas, such as:

• State and Federal Anti-Kickback Statutes
• Stark Law issues
• California Physician Ownership and Referral Act
• Development of physician compensation strategies
• Joint Venture Structuring
• Beneficiary Inducement/Civil Monetary Penalty Law
• Overpayment Disclosures
• Guidance of False Claims Act Exposure
• Responses to Government Audits
• Advisory opinion development and analysis