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September 18, 2015
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Fraud Against the Government and the False Claims Act: 5 Common Red Flags
The False Claims Act got its start in the Civil War era after dozens of wayward contractors acquired substantial sums of money from the government despite delivering subpar (or nonexistent) supplies to soldiers. Since then the Act has been applied to virtually every industry in the United States, resulting in […]
September 3, 2015
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Nuances of Liability: Conditions of Payment vs. Conditions of Participation Under the False Claims Act
In yesterday’s post, we reviewed two concepts that often serve as the basis of a whistleblower’s complaint under the False Claims Act. The first is known as a condition of payment violation, which occurs when a provider knowingly submits a claim for reimbursement to Medicare or Medicaid in violation of […]
September 2, 2015
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Understanding Conditions of Payment vs. Conditions of Participation
The False Claims Act is a unique and nuanced law that has been in effect since the 1800s. Since then, it has undergone several amendments and become an integral part of the government’s fight against wasteful healthcare and defense fraud. One of the most highly-contested issues within False Claims Act […]
August 17, 2015
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Implied Certification Theory in False Claims Act Cases
A defendant may be liable under the False Claims Act on two different theories: the presentment of factually false claims and the presentment of legally false claims. A claim is factually false when a government payee submits information that is untrue on its face and misrepresents the goods or services […]
December 19, 2014
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5 Reasons the False Claims Act Is Essential for Fighting Fraud
The False Claims Act is an integral piece of legislation designed to incentivize integrity and honesty. It is a multi-faceted approach to exposing, eliminating, and deterring fraud – with many important benefits for plaintiffs. The following explores some of the reasons why the False Claims Act is one of the […]
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