False Claims Act (FCAMedicare administrative contractors (MACshealth care sectorliable defendantshealth care providersThis chapter offers an introduction to the complexities of the False Claims Act (FCA) litigation in the health care sector, explaining the formula that the FCA uses to calculate damages...
False Claims Act penalties can be severe, but healthcare organizations can implement standard policies & procedures to educate employees & avoid litigation.
Date:20 February 2019 By:Mark A. Rush,Mary Beth F. Johnston,John H. Lawrence In 2018, the False Claims Act (“FCA”) continued to be one of the federal government’s (“Government”) preferred civil fraud enforcement tools across a variety of industries. The healthcare industry, howeve...
Jeffrey S. Bucholtz, Tamra Moore, Matthew V.H. Noller, King & Spalding LLP OVERVIEW This week’s top False Claims Act (FCA) developments include: Second and Eighth Circuit decisions interpreting the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and the False Claims Act;
Regarding the healthcare-related claims, DOJ touted its cases alleging Medicare Advantage fraud, unnecessary services and substandard care fraud, claims related to the opioid epidemic, and unlawful kickbacks. Beyond those cases, DOJ emphasized its enforcement efforts targeting government defense contractors...
While the False Claims Act works to prevent fraud within the realm of the government, the Anti-Kickback Statute deters inappropriate and fraudulent action in health care. Patients depend on doctors and nurses for honest and appropriate care, but unfortunately, there is a potential for dishonest pr...
Healthcare digitization, including increased use of telehealth and EHR has led to a higher volume of healthcare fraud and False Claims Act cases, according to lawyers from Hogan Lovells.
Helmer, Martins, Tate & Garrett Co., LPA is the nation's most experienced law firm representing qui tam whistleblowers in a wide range of False Claims Act and other whistleblower cases.
Signature HomeNow, a home healthcare company operating in Florida, has reached a $2.1 million settlement to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and fraudulently billed Medicare.
In this podcast, healthcare attorney Todd Rodriguez, defines the Civil False Claims Act, identifies common missteps, and provides key compliance tips. Your browser does not support the audio element. It’s more important now than ever to pay attention to the healthcare fraud statutes and ensure...