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February 25, 2015
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Optometry Practice Settles False Claims Act Allegations Regarding Medically Unnecessary Exams
When it comes to unlawful billing practices settled under the False Claims Act, nursing homes and long-term care facilities are frequently implicated in fraudulent misconduct with regard to the various services they offer to residents. In today’s case, the federal government recently reached a settlement with Kentucky-based Associates in Eye Care following […]
February 24, 2015
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Minnesota-Based Medtronic, Inc. to Settle False Claims Involving Off-Label Marketing
Medtronic, Inc. – a company familiar with false claims allegations – has agreed to pay $2.8 million to settle claims it unlawfully induced physicians and medical practitioners to use its spinal neuromodulation devices to treat conditions not considered by the FDA when the product was granted approval. This dangerous and […]
February 23, 2015
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EV3 Slapped With Whistleblower Lawsuit After Giving Bad Billing Advice
Medical device manufacturer EV3, an owner of the subsidiary Covidien, Inc., has agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit brought about following allegations it intentionally offered fraudulent billing advice to hospitals with regard to the use of its atherectomy products. The case was settled after […]
February 20, 2015
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Green Bag Co. Inc., Settles False Claims Act Allegations Involving Customs Avoidance
One of the world’s largest manufacturers of eco-friendly reusable shopping bags has settled claims it unlawfully evaded customs payments by using a complex invoicing scheme designed to intentionally defraud the government out of money. Following a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former executive with Green Bag Co., Inc., investigators from […]
February 19, 2015
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Good Shepherd Hospice Inc. to Pay $4 Million Amid False Claims Act Allegations
In today’s case, we explore a somewhat increasing phenomenon of unlawful and fraudulent billing practices pertaining to palliative (i.e., end of life) care. When it comes to palliative care, Medicaid and Medicare enrollees may receive coverage for hospice services as long as certain criteria are met. Namely, there must be […]featured investigations
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