Articles Posted in Physician License Defense

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…

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…

DO I NEED A PHYSICIAN LICENSE DEFENSE ATTORNEY? Although it is not required, having an attorney assist you in physician license defense usually helps you achieve a better outcome than if you were on your own. WHAT CAN AN ATTORNEY DO TO ASSIST? If you have had an arrest for any crime, it is important…

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…

Deferred prosecution agreements: The federal government may target organizations and businesses as well as individuals for violations of federal criminal statutes.  For example, in the health care realm, cases can include office managers, practitioners from doctors, nurses to pharmacists to all other aspects of the medical industry.  Recent federal investigations have targeted pill mills, medicaid…

Physicians who are arrested face a multitude of other issues. They will face possible termination from their job. But, also they will face issues with the Georgia Composite Board. It is very important to understand that those who are arrested may hire a firm like us and enter into an informal resolution to avoid formal…