As federal contractors and grant recipients navigate the changing landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, the Trump administration’s rescinding of Executive Order No. 11246 (EO) raises new concerns about potential False Claims Act (FCA) liability for non-compliance.
Continue Reading Impact of Trump Administration’s Executive Order on DEI Programs and FCA LiabilityExecutive Order on DEI Programs: Implications for Healthcare and False Claims Act Risks
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 RisksHHS-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 2024Success 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 SettlementImpact of Court Decision for Qui Tam Provisions of the FCA
I discussed the impact of a September 2024 court decision related to qui tam provisions under the False Claims Act (FCA) in an article published by the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). The article outlines predictions concerning enforcement trends for 2025.
Continue Reading Impact of Court Decision for Qui Tam Provisions of the FCACOVID-19 Relief Scrutiny
We recently co-authored an article for The Banking Law Journal about the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) ongoing efforts to target businesses it alleges to have fraudulently received COVID-19 relief funds.
Continue Reading COVID-19 Relief ScrutinyDOJ 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 NumbersDOJ Brings Nationwide False Claims Act Lawsuit Against CVS for Alleged Violations of Controlled Substances Act
On December 13, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) intervened in a False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit alleging that CVS Pharmacy Inc. and its subsidiaries improperly sought federal reimbursement for prescriptions filled in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
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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 12-13Growing Divide for Causation Standard Under the Anti-Kickback Statute
We recently authored an article for The Federal Lawyer exploring the causation standard under the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and the increasing difference between the circuit courts’ interpretation of this standard. “At its core, the question is whether evidence of kickbacks sullies the entirety of the claims related to that transgressor, or whether the government must demonstrate more,” we explained.
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