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
Impact of Anti-Kickback Statute on Its 50th Anniversary
We were each quoted in a Law360 article examining the status of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) on the 50th anniversary of the law’s passing, and offered our perspective, informed by both our practices advising healthcare providers on AKS issues and our experience as government attorneys dealing with AKS issues, on the legal challenges and disputes among the courts on how to apply the AKS and the current state of the enforcement environment encountered by healthcare providers as it relates specifically to AKS issues. Continue Reading Impact of Anti-Kickback Statute on Its 50th Anniversary
Bass, Berry & Sims Notches Wins for Clients in Trio of False Claims Act Qui Tam Lawsuits
Bass Berry & Sims recently secured dismissals on behalf of healthcare providers in three separate False Claims Act (FCA) qui tam lawsuits in a matter of a week’s time. Continue Reading Bass, Berry & Sims Notches Wins for Clients in Trio of False Claims Act Qui Tam Lawsuits
A New Year of Changes at Inside the FCA
We wanted to update readers on improvements to our blog that you will see over the next few months.
Along with giving the web page a new look, we will be publishing a series of posts to enhance our readers’ understanding of key False Claims Act issues. Each series will serve a different purpose, and the series will focus on the following:Continue Reading A New Year of Changes at Inside the FCA