On January 16, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released its annual report on civil fraud recoveries (settlements and judgments) for FY2025, along with a press release highlighting DOJ’s civil enforcement efforts. Continue Reading DOJ Releases Record-Setting Civil Fraud Recovery Statistics and Results…Our Annual Look Behind the Numbers
Matt Curley
Matt Curley is co-chair of the Bass, Berry & Sims Healthcare Fraud Task Force and represents clients in connection with internal and governmental investigations and related civil and criminal proceedings, particularly involving matters of fraud and abuse within the healthcare industry. Matt has considerable experience in litigating matters under the False Claims Act (FCA) and in representing clients in actions and investigations brought by government regulators, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG) and various state agencies.
Rare (c)(2)(A) Dismissal of Long-Running FCA Case
We were quoted in a Law360 article summarizing a September 2025 decision by a Utah federal court to dismiss False Claims Act (FCA) allegations against our clients. Continue Reading Rare (c)(2)(A) Dismissal of Long-Running FCA Case
Exploring the DOJ’s Use of AI in Healthcare Fraud Enforcement
TIn one of its largest coordinated enforcement efforts to date, the Department of Justice recently announced charges against more than 300 defendants in connection with alleged healthcare fraud schemes. Continue Reading Exploring the DOJ’s Use of AI in Healthcare Fraud Enforcement
False Claims Act Enforcement in Healthcare: Insights from the 13th Annual Fraud & Abuse Review
The False Claims Act (FCA) remains one of the government’s most powerful tools in combating healthcare fraud, with a growing focus on opioid-related cases and violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute. Continue Reading False Claims Act Enforcement in Healthcare: Insights from the 13th Annual Fraud & Abuse Review
The Surge in FCA Whistleblower Lawsuits: What’s Driving the Trend and What Comes Next?
Whistleblower-driven False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuits are on the rise, raising critical questions about the factors fueling this trend and its potential impact on enforcement. Continue Reading The Surge in FCA Whistleblower Lawsuits: What’s Driving the Trend and What Comes Next?
Success of Repeat Whistleblower in Recent FCA Settlement
I commented on the success of serial whistleblower Cecilia Guardiola in her most recent False Claims Lawsuit (FCA) against a healthcare provider. Since 2007 she has secured at least four settlements totaling more than $43 million against healthcare companies; her cut of the settlements is estimated to be about $7.7 million.Continue Reading Success of Repeat Whistleblower in Recent FCA Settlement
DOJ Releases Annual Civil Fraud Recovery Statistics and Results… Our Look Behind the Numbers
On January 15, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its annual report on civil fraud recoveries for FY2024 along with a press release highlighting DOJ’s civil enforcement efforts. Continue Reading DOJ Releases Annual Civil Fraud Recovery Statistics and Results… Our Look Behind the Numbers
DOJ Releases Annual Civil Fraud Recovery Statistics and Results…A Look Behind the Numbers
On February 22, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its annual report of civil fraud recoveries for FY2023, along with a press release highlighting DOJ’s civil enforcement efforts. Continue Reading DOJ Releases Annual Civil Fraud Recovery Statistics and Results…A Look Behind the Numbers
Register Now: The Supreme Court and the False Claims Act Webinar Replay
The Supreme Court recently released important opinions that will shape False Claims Act investigations and litigation for years to come. Continue Reading Register Now: The Supreme Court and the False Claims Act Webinar Replay
Register Now: The Supreme Court and the False Claims Act Webinar

Please join us on Thursday, July 13 at 12pm CT as we examine how False Claims Act cases ended up before the Supreme Court, the Court’s analysis of these cases, and the lasting impact that these opinions will have for those dealing with False Claims Act-related issues. Continue Reading Register Now: The Supreme Court and the False Claims Act Webinar