Mediation and Other Legal Services in False Claims Act and Fraud Litigation; Co-Founder Exclusion Screening, LLC

 

Paul Weidenfeld is nationally recognized for his work in both the prosecution and defense of  Healthcare Fraud investigations, False Claims Act cases and qui tam litigation having earned numerous awards including the prestigious Attorney General Award for Fraud Prevention and Nightingale Outstanding Healthcare Litigator.  A former Health Care Fraud Coordinator for the Executive Office of the Department of Justice, Paul has been representing providers and individuals in Healthcare Fraud matters since leaving the department, 
false claims actWhether serving as mediator, litigation consultant or legal representative, in trying to understand and help craft solutions to even the most difficult litigation problems, Paul draws upon a broad range of experiences as a lawyer/litigator that includes over 50 trials, 25 appellate arguments and appearances before the United States Supreme Court, Federal and State Appellate Courts, and Federal and State trial courts.
Whether you need a Mediator, help sorting through a difficult litigation issues, or you just would like another perspective -- "Call Paul Today" to discuss your needs to see if he can help.

Health Care Facts and Figures

  • The US spent 17.4% of GDP ($2.9 trillion) on healthcare in 2013
  • Medicare spent $585.7, Medicaid $449.4 billion, and Private insurers spent $961.7 billion.
  • Faud accounts for an 10% of healthcare spending (2012 study) - or $103 billion
  • DOJ recoveries FY 2013 were $3.3 billion; $1.9 billion to Medicare  and $523 million to Medicaid (HCFAC 2014)

 

 

Selected Honors and Awards

  • Nightingale Outstanding Healthcare Litigator
  • Attorney General Award for Fraud Prevention
  • OIG Cooperative Achievement Award and Integrity Award
  • NHCAA Investigation of the Year, Hon. Mention
  • FBI Outstanding Prosecution Award
  • Departmental Recognition: DCIS, NCIS, DCAA, DOL, NASA

Contact Information

 

Law Offices of Paul Weidenfeld
2121 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 210
Washington, DC  20007
(202) 298-8750: Office Phone
(703) 258-5075: Mobile Phone

 

Lastest Posts

Health Care Fraud Recoveries Can’t Keep Pace With Spending

October 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Success in Health Care Fraud Enforcement is generally expressed in terms of dollars recovered and "return of investment."  For instance, the OIG's 2015 report to the … [Read More...]

Exclusion Screening of Vendors and Contractors

July 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment

OIG Exclusion Screening: Don't Forget Your Vendors and Contractors!  By now, providers should be aware that the OIG requires exclusion screening of contractors and vendors, … [Read More...]

The OIG’s Increasing Interest in Exclusion Enforcement

June 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Exclusion Screening, LLC Exclusion Screening, LLC, a company Robert Liles and I recently started, supplies exclusion screening services to health care providers.  As part of … [Read More...]

HCFAC 2014: A Drop in Recoveries and in New Cases

May 26, 2015 By Leave a Comment

The Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program (HCFAC), the key funding source for DOJ and HHS/OIG in fighting health care fraud, issues detailed yearly reports that are … [Read More...]

Mediating a “Mission Impossible” False Claims Act Case

April 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment

I recently had the opportunity to mediate a False Claims Act case that was described in advance as a "Mission Impossible" matter.   In fact, the potential for a successful … [Read More...]

Exclusion Screening Posts

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