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April 30, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Louisiana-Based Home Healthcare Company Amedisys to Pay $150 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Amedisys, Inc. and its affiliates have agreed to pay $150 million to the federal government in order to settle allegations of fraud and misconduct. According to statements revealed earlier this month, the Department of Justice settled with the home healthcare and hospice provider after uncovering several years’ worth of improper […]
April 25, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Pfizer Unsuccessful in Avoiding Off-Label Marketing False Claims Act Case
In a recent False Claims Act case involving the mental health drug Geodon, Pfizer reportedly lost its bid to have the case dismissed after unsuccessfully arguing, among other claims, that relators failed the “first-to-file” and “public disclosure” requirements contained within the language of the FCA. Specifically, the FCA precludes whistleblowers […]
April 21, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Detroit-Area Physician Pleads Guilty to Medicare Fraud and Violations of the False Claims Act
When a physician, hospital, or pharmaceutical company engages in fraud against the U.S. government, it is not uncommon for the defendant to face additional penalties and sanctions beyond mere repayment of taxpayer dollars. For example, Medicare fraudsters may face incarceration and probation for engaging in this type of crime – […]
April 17, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
5 Common Types of Healthcare Fraud and How to Report Your Suspicions
In terms of the federal False Claims Act (“FCA”), healthcare fraud ranks as one of the most commonly prosecuted crimes. In fact, the FCA has been effective in recovering billions of dollars on behalf of taxpayers from dishonest hospitals, pharmacies, doctors, and pharmaceutical companies. If you suspect healthcare fraud, you may […]
April 15, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
American Family Care Inc. to Pay $1.2 Million to Settle Medicaid and Medicare Fraud Claims
In its latest efforts to combat Medicare fraud, the Department of Justice recently announced a $1.2 million settlement with an Alabama-based walk-in clinic. American Family Care, Inc. has agreed to the settlement after allegations of upcoding and fraudulent invoice practices surfaced when a whistleblower filed a qui tam lawsuit against […]
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