Operation Brace Yourself, Part Two: Defending DME Clients

Operation Brace Yourself, a massive 2019 Department of Justice operation involving the durable medical equipment (DME) industry, was one of the largest health fraud enforcement actions in history and had major legal and compliance repercussions for DME companies. In this two-part series, Stephen Lee, Solo Practitioner, Law Office of Stephen Chahn Lee, recounts the true story of two DME owners who unwittingly found themselves in the crosshairs of this massive government enforcement action. 

In part two, Stephen speaks with Jonathan Meltz, Senior Attorney, Chapman Law Group, who, along with Stephen, represented the owners after the government indicted them on charges related to violating the Anti-Kickback Statute and committing health care fraud. They discuss the proffer interview process, the concept of “willfulness,” the government’s case, issues related to attorney/client privilege, trial strategies, and the jury deliberations and verdict. 

Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEm85ExPXVQ

Listen to part one: https://ahlapodcasts.buzzsprout.com/221709/episodes/17308135-operation-brace-yourself-part-one-advising-dme-clients

Watch part one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPgVnbVQhpc