Over the last several months, there has been no shortage of commentary about the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Fraud Oversight through Careful Use of Statistics (FOCUS) initiative and the rise of data-driven False Claims Act (FCA) investigations. DOJ has made clear that it is increasingly interested in sophisticated analytics, statistical models, and “data miner” relators who use large public datasets to identify potential fraud.
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Procurement Fraud Enforcement Trends Continue Into 2026
As procurement fraud enforcement continues to be a priority for the Department of Justice and other federal agencies, we take a look back at significant 2025 enforcement developments affecting government contractors, grant recipients and participants in federal programs in our 2025 Procurement Fraud Review.
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Ensuring compliance with the False Claims Act has never been more important for healthcare providers.
Bass, Berry & Sims is pleased to announce the release of the 14th annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review examining important healthcare fraud developments in 2025.
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Bass, Berry & Sims released its 14th Annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review in mid-February. As a companion to the Review, hosted a complimentary webinar, which provided an overview and discussion of key focus areas covered in the Review.
Continue Reading Watch Now | Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Annual Review WebinarExploring 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.
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Our 13th annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review, compiled by the Bass, Berry & Sims Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Task Force, is now available, providing an in-depth look at the key enforcement trends, legal decisions, and settlements shaping the healthcare industry in 2024.
Continue Reading Download Now – 13th Annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse ReviewHHS-OIG Year in Review 2024
In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) provided useful insights to the healthcare industry regarding how it approaches various fraud and abuse issues in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
Continue Reading HHS-OIG Year in Review 2024Use of Data in False Claims Act Cases and Other Litigation
I recently co-authored an article for the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section examining the use of data in False Claims Act (FCA) cases and other litigation, with a particular focus on these cases within the healthcare industry.
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In 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) offered the industry new and updated guidance tools and a late flurry of advisory opinions. Join us for a webinar in which we will provide a high-level overview of 2023’s most significant and helpful guidance documents.
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Bass, Berry & Sims is pleased to announce the release of the 12th annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review examining important healthcare fraud developments in 2023.
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