SKIP TO
CONTENT
Philips Recalled CPAP, Bi-Level PAP, and Mechanical...
featured news
June 8, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Georgia’s Irwin County Hospital Authority Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $520,000
In yet another alleged healthcare fraud scheme, a rural southern Georgia hospital has agreed to offer $520,000 to settle allegations of illegal kickbacks and unlawful referral schemes. The agreement helps to correct and deter such conduct on both the federal and state level, as the Georgia Medicaid system is set […]
June 3, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
The Hatch-Waxman FDCA Amendments vs. The False Claims Act: Where the Right to Innovate Meets Antitrust
In yesterday’s post, we introduced the idea of a ‘reverse payment settlement’ agreement as it relates to the delayed introduction of less-expensive, equally-effective generic medications into the American market. In sum, these agreements are entered into between branded pharmaceutical companies and generic drug makers in order to delay the competition […]
June 2, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
False Claims Act Lawsuit Takes Aim at ‘Reverse Payment Settlement’ Agreements
As we have covered extensively on this blog, there is no shortage of ways in which pharmaceutical companies and healthcare companies can conspire to cheat American taxpayers. Over the next two posts, we will explore a novel False Claims Act concept that takes aim at the notion of ‘reverse payment […]
May 27, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Georgia Dermatology Practice Settles Illegal Kickback Allegations for $3.2 Million
The Department of Justice announced its latest healthcare fraud settlement involving Georgia-based Family Dermatology, P.C. According to the April 21, 2015, settlement, the practice was allegedly engaging in kickback schemes and improper financial arrangements between itself and several physicians in the local area. The company owns not only a dermapathology […]
May 15, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Five California Ambulance Companies Settle Fraud Allegations for $11.5 Million
On May 4, 2015, the U.S. District Court Southern District of California unsealed a lawsuit filed by a whistleblower alleging illegal kickbacks involving five California ambulance companies and thousands of government healthcare enrollees transported by said companies. Allegedly, the misconduct began in 2009 and involved several serious violations of the […]
schedule a free consultation
"*" indicates required fields
By clicking SUBMIT you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and you are providing express consent to receive communications from Berger Montague via calls, emails, and/or text messages.
$50B+
in Settlements & Verdicts
50+
Years of Experience With High-Profile Cases
100+
Attorneys Protecting Your Rights
20+
Years Ranked as Top Law Firm by Chambers USA
50
States in Which The Firm Has Successfully Litigated
On the Cutting Edge of the Profession
Legal Intelligencer
53
Years
