Joseph Nascimento
Founding PartnerRoss Amsel Raben Nascimento, PLLCMr. Nascimento has spent his entire career as a criminal defense attorney, defending individuals and corporations in high-stakes federal and state criminal matters, including investigations by the FBI, DEA, Health and Human Services (HHS)/Office of Inspector General, IRS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Postal Inspector. For at least the last seven years, Mr. Nascimento’s practice has focused on medical providers, laboratory executives/owners, marketing companies, billers, durable medical equipment suppliers and other business owners subjected to federal healthcare/Medicare fraud investigations in jurisdictions around the country. Mr. Nascimento has successfully guided practitioners through investigations, ensuring they ultimately retain their ability to practice medicine and has worked alongside healthcare compliance counsel to guide individuals/companies through investigations, avoiding criminal charges and/or administrative remedies and retaining the ability to continue to operate.
Mr. Nascimento has handled cases involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Money Laundering, Bribery, Drug Trafficking, RICO, Healthcare Fraud, Wire Fraud, Asset Forfeitures and the representation of victim corporations/individuals in attempts to collect restitution. He has tried cases at all levels, from minor offenses, to those with potential life punishments and the death penalty. Mr. Nascimento has also successfully handled state and federal appeals that have saved his clients many years in prison.
Joe graduated, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, and for the last several years, he has been an adjunct professor teaching the University of Miami School of Law’s Criminal Litigation Skills I and Advanced Criminal Litigation Skills II courses, part of the school’s nationally acclaimed litigation skills program..
Joe joined Robbins Tunkey Ross Amsel Raben & Waxman, P.A., one of the largest and highly reputed criminal defense firms in the country with a storied 40+ year history. After many years with RTR, Mr. Nascimento became one of the founding members and managing partner of the reorganized firm of Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento, PLLC.
LEG06: Avoiding Government Enforcement Action: How DME Providers Can Stay Off the Radar and Out of Trouble
Session Description: Federal enforcement actions targeting DME suppliers are intensifying: driven by questionable billing patterns, marketing relation…Session Description: Federal enforcement actions targeting DME suppliers are intensifying: driven by questionable billing patterns, marketing relationships, and compliance gaps. This session features three nationally recognized attorneys who bring un…Session Description: Federal enforcement actions targeting DME suppliers are intensifying: driven by questionable billing patterns, marketing relationships, and compliance gaps. This session features three nationally recognized attorneys who bring unique perspectives to help DME providers avoid becoming the next target. This session is tailored to DME suppliers, compliance officers, billing staff, and business owners who want a proactive and realistic strategy to reduce risk and operate within legal boundaries. Speakers: Courtney G. Tito, Esq., Shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, is a reimbursement expert who will highlight billing practices that raise audit flags and lead to payment suspensions. She will provide guidance on audit avoidance and defensible billing strategies. Marissel Descalzo, Esq., Shareholder at Tache, Bronis and Descalzo, PA, is a white-collar defense attorney with deep experience in healthcare fraud investigations. She will offer insight into how federal agencies investigate DME providers and what triggers civil or criminal enforcement. Jacqueline Bain, Esq., Partner at Silverman Bain LLP, focuses on regulatory compliance and will cover key fraud and abuse laws, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act. She will explain how DME companies can structure operations and relationships to stay compliant. Learning Objectives: Identify high-risk business practices under the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), Stark Law, and False Claims Act (FCA) that frequently lead to government scrutiny of DME providers. Evaluate common marketing and referral arrangements for potential compliance violations and learn how to restructure them to reduce regulatory risk. Detect billing patterns and documentation deficiencies that typically trigger audits by Medicare contractors and Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPICs). Understand how federal agencies target DME providers using data analytics, whistleblower complaints, and industry alerts, and learn the warning signs of an impending investigation. Apply proactive compliance strategies to mitigate enforcement risk and maintain defensible business and billing practices in the DME space.Show MoreClick the title to see all details
LEG07: The New Era of Health Care Fraud: Recognizing Risky Arrangements and Navigating Law Enforcement Interactions
In June 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the largest national health care fraud takedown in history—a sweeping enforcement action that s…In June 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the largest national health care fraud takedown in history—a sweeping enforcement action that significantly impacted DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies) provi…In June 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the largest national health care fraud takedown in history—a sweeping enforcement action that significantly impacted DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies) providers. This unprecedented initiative underscored the evolving and increasingly sophisticated nature of health care fraud, which often masquerades as legitimate business practices. Gone are the days when overt illegal kickbacks to prescribers were the primary concern. Today, fraudulent schemes frequently involve complex and concealed relationships with technology vendors, telehealth platforms, subcontractors, lead generators, and call centers. These arrangements may appear permissible on the surface but can carry significant regulatory and criminal implications. The legal landscape surrounding these issues is often intricate and counterintuitive. As a result, well-intentioned individuals may unknowingly engage in conduct that violates state or federal law—exposing themselves and their businesses to severe penalties. In many cases, transnational criminal organizations orchestrate these schemes by exploiting DMEPOS business owners and leveraging their Medicare billing privileges in exchange for a portion of the proceeds. Join healthcare regulatory attorney Michael Silverman and criminal defense attorney Joseph Nascimento as they share real-world case studies from their joint representation of clients who became entangled in unlawful arrangements without understanding the legal boundaries. This session will provide valuable insights into how certain practices by DMEPOS providers may inadvertently breach regulatory frameworks, the civil and criminal risks involved, strategies for identifying and avoiding questionable business relationships, and best practices for engaging with law enforcement should your organization come under scrutiny.Show MoreClick the title to see all details
