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With the first half of 2025 in the rearview mirror, the government’s continued focus on False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement shows no signs of slowing. In fact, the Department of Justice recently announced the results of a record-setting National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which resulted in criminal charges against 324 defendants for alleged healthcare fraud schemes involving over $14.6 billion.Continue Reading False Claims Act Settlements to Know from the First Half of 2025

Courts have addressed multiple False Claims Act (FCA) issues in the third quarter of this year. Below is a summary of top cases involving the constitutionality of the FCA’s qui tam provisions, the FCA’s scienter requirement, the public disclosure bar, and proof required under the FCA’s anti-retaliation provision.Continue Reading False Claims Act Decisions to Know from Q3 2024

Halfway through 2024, the government’s False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement efforts show few signs of letting up.  Last month alone, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced at least five eight-figure FCA settlements, resolving allegations ranging from unlawful kickbacks to upcoding to improper subcontracting to cybersecurity violations. Continue Reading False Claims Act Settlements to Know from Q2 2024

Despite the recent downward trend in DOJ healthcare industry settlements, the first quarter of 2024 saw many noteworthy False Claims Act (FCA) and civil healthcare fraud settlements related to alleged kickbacks, medically unnecessary services and equipment, pharmaceutical issues and Controlled Substances Act violations.Continue Reading False Claims Act Settlements to Know from Q1 2024

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