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False Claims Act attorney Georgia: The Eleventh Circuit has issued the highly anticipated decision we discussed in our June 2026 article concerning the constitutionality of the False Claims Act’s whistleblower provisions. And, at least for now, the False Claims Act’s qui tam system survives. On September 1, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…

Criminal charges do not automatically mean a Georgia doctor will lose their medical license. But physicians should not assume that the Medical Board will simply wait for the criminal case to end. A physician facing criminal allegations may find themselves dealing with two separate proceedings: The criminal case AND a Georgia Composite Medical Board matter.…

For a physician, an arrest or criminal investigation can threaten much more than freedom. Contact us – your Georgia physician criminal defense lawyer. A doctor facing criminal allegations may also have to worry about hospital privileges, DEA registration, employment, credentialing, Medicare and Medicaid participation, the National Practitioner Data Bank, malpractice insurance, and professional reputation, among…

Experienced Atlanta federal health care fraud attorneys keep track of all of the recent cases in the Northern District of Georgia. This past week, the Department of Justice announced a press release stating they filed a major False Claims Act lawsuit against two former executives of an Atlanta-based clinical laboratory, alleging that they caused Medicare…

On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the results of the 2026 National HealthCare Fraud Takedown, charging 455 defendants in alleged schemes involving more than $6.5 billion in false claims.  The Numbers The 2026 Takedown did not match last year’s record numbers.  But,…

Healthcare enforcement actions encompass criminal and civil charges, but, there are several important collateral consequences that need to be considered as well. What type of charges are considered Healthcare fraud? Providers who are alleged to have engaged in fraud and abuse are subject to sanctions under a number of Federal and State laws. Sanctions under…

How can a Healthcare Fraud Attorney assist ?  Healthcare fraud attorneys assist medical professionals who are facing allegations of False Claim Act violations. The False Claims Act “FCA” is an act that holds any person who knowingly submits, or causes to submit, false claims to the government civilly liable.  In general, such claims come from…

Professional license defense is vital. Various professionals must have a valid, active license. When there are allegations of an arrest, substance abuse issues, misconduct or compliance failures, this can lead to disciplinary actions. Understanding what is involved and knowing how to navigate this is crucial for any professional facing such challenges. Over the past three…

The DOJ boasted their record-breaking 2025 healthcare fraud take down in a recent press release that we discussed more generally in another blog post. This post focuses on some of the specific actions taken by the government and highlights the trends across enforcement. DME Fraud Durable Medical Equipment (DME) fraud remains a cornerstone of federal…

On June 30, 2025, the Department of Justice announced its largest-ever National Health Care Fraud Takedown, unveiling criminal charges against 324 individuals, including 96 doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other licensed medical professionals across 50 federal districts and 12 state attorney general offices. The alleged schemes involved over $14.6 billion in intended losses—a record more than double the…