The Trump administration’s recent executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs is reshaping the landscape for healthcare providers, with potential legal and regulatory implications that are still unfolding. Continue Reading Executive Order on DEI Programs: Implications for Healthcare and False Claims Act Risks
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Register Now: 10th Annual Nashville Healthcare Fraud Conference | December 12-13

Join us for the 10th Annual Nashville Healthcare Fraud Conference, hosted by Bass, Berry & Sims and the Tennessee Hospital Association. This highly anticipated, complimentary virtual program will take place during the mornings of December 12 and 13 and is approved for 7.75 hours of CLE credit, including ethics.Continue Reading Register Now: 10th Annual Nashville Healthcare Fraud Conference | December 12-13
Download Now – 12th Annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review

Bass, Berry & Sims is pleased to announce the release of the 12th annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review examining important healthcare fraud developments in 2023. Continue Reading Download Now – 12th Annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review
Second Circuit Rejects Insufficient Service-of-Process Argument, Adopts Relator-Friendly Rule
On November 28, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that the service-of-process clock for a False Claims Act (FCA) qui tam complaint begins to run when the district court orders the complaint to be served, not when the district court unseals the complaint. Continue Reading Second Circuit Rejects Insufficient Service-of-Process Argument, Adopts Relator-Friendly Rule
Recent FCA Settlements in Government Contracts Cases
The government continues to prioritize fraud involving government contractors, as the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) most recent annual report on civil fraud recovery shows. Continue Reading Recent FCA Settlements in Government Contracts Cases
Download Now – 11th Annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review

Bass, Berry & Sims is pleased to announce the release of the 11th annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review examining important healthcare fraud developments in 2022. Continue Reading Download Now – 11th Annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review
Register Now | 8th Annual Nashville Healthcare Fraud Conference
Please join us for the 8th Annual Nashville Healthcare Fraud Conference hosted by Bass, Berry & Sims and the Tennessee Hospital Association. Eligible for more than seven hours of CLE credit (including ethics), this complimentary program will take place on December 8th in Nashville (full day). The conference will be broadcast virtually the mornings of December 15th and 16th.
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Second Circuit Agrees that the Anti-Kickback Statute Does Not Contain a “Corruption” Element
On July 25, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) decision granting summary judgment in favor of the Department of Health Human Services (HHS) in Pfizer’s landmark challenge against the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) interpretation of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS).
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False Claims Act Fundamentals: Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law
As previous False Claims Act (FCA) Fundamentals posts have discussed, the FCA, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, et seq., can be triggered by submitting claims tied to violations of certain federal statutes. This post will explain the basics of two such statutes: the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and the Stark Law.
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Key Considerations: How to Conduct an Effective Internal Investigation
In recent years, the federal government has been particularly aggressive in pursuing civil and criminal enforcement against healthcare entities. The way healthcare companies conduct internal investigations so may mean the difference between a manageable resolution and staggering civil or criminal liability.
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