GOLAW experts spoke at the national teleconference “Searches in Healthcare Facilities” organized by Expertus

During the presentation, the GOLAW team shared practical experience in defending clients in criminal proceedings related to the implementation of the Medical Guarantees Program and cooperation with the National Health Service of Ukraine (NHSU). The key emphasis was placed on the fact that increased funding for the healthcare sector is accompanied by a systematic rise in criminal proceedings against healthcare facility managers and employees.

The first part of the presentation analyzed typical grounds for initiating criminal proceedings. Special attention was given to the most common cases currently under investigation by law enforcement agencies, including the entry of false information into the Electronic Health Record System (EHRS) (misrepresentation of the type of service provided, fictitious services and patients, etc.) and the receipt of payment for services that should have been provided free of charge. The speakers emphasized that it is precisely the systematic entry of knowingly false data for the purpose of obtaining budget funds that crosses the line, transforming administrative errors into criminal liability.

The second part of the presentation detailed the mechanisms by which law enforcement agencies detect such violations. It was specifically emphasized that a search is usually not the start of a pre-trial investigation, but merely another stage in gathering evidence.

In conclusion, it was emphasized that effective defense in such cases is possible only with a proactive legal strategy.

You can view the recording of the teleconference in Ukrainian by following the link.

Such situations require deep specialization. GOLAW focuses on defense in criminal proceedings related to cooperation with the NHSU. The firm’s team assists medical facilities when proceedings have already begun, and the stability of the entire facility’s operations depends on the defense strategy. This professional approach helps medical management build a reliable defense strategy and minimize the consequences of claims from regulatory authorities.