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September 9, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
The Growing Problem of Data Falsification by Overseas Drug Manufacturers
In yesterday’s post, we reviewed a controversial phenomenon plaguing the international drug market involving the production of substandard generic medications in India. More specifically, we looked at how patients in America and worldwide could face harm by taking drugs manufactured by companies like Ranbaxy, as studies have revealed that key […]
September 8, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Potential Dangers Lurking in Generic Drugs Manufactured in India
Over the next two posts, we’ll explore a growing international problem involving the safety of generic drugs produced overseas. Namely, generic medications produced in India – including those manufactured by False Claims Act offender Ranbaxy – are becoming more and more problematic, due in part to the alleged falsification of […]
September 7, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Quest Diagnostics to Pay $1.79 Million to Settle Fraud Claims
Under the guidelines of Medicare Part B, enrollees are entitled to coverage for medically necessary and essential diagnostic services, including bloodwork, x-rays, and similar imaging examinations. If a provider fails to adhere to the Medicare guidelines, it could quickly face liability under the False Claims Act for unlawfully billing the […]
September 4, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
New York Attorney General Announces $8 Million Settlement Over Unlicensed Detox Programs
Following a lengthy investigation by both the state of New York’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, several medical corporations operating in the state have agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations of fraud against Medicaid and Medicare. The […]
September 3, 2015
False Claims Act Information
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
False Claims Act Information
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 […]
September 1, 2015
Reverse False Claims
District Court Offers Interpretation of “Identification” in Reverse False Claims Act Cases
As we have discussed in the past on this blog, the concept of “reverse false claims” has become more and more prevalent among False Claims Act cases. In general, a reverse false claim occurs when a government contractor, often a healthcare provider, receives overpayment for an otherwise legitimate invoice. Under […]
August 31, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Missouri Healthcare Providers Agree to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
When the H.E.A.T. Task Force convened in 2009, part of their mission was to eliminate costly and wasteful kickback schemes from the government-backed healthcare system. Kickback schemes, like the one profiled in today’s case, often involve improper financial arrangements between doctors either pharmaceutical companies or major healthcare corporations. In essence, […]
August 28, 2015
Contractor Fraud
Technology Integration Group Agrees to Pay $5.9 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Government contract work can be exceptionally lucrative for a small or medium-sized business, often comprising a large majority of its income and workload. In return for the reliability of payments, not to mention the payments themselves, under a contract with the federal government, contractors are required to adhere to certain […]
August 27, 2015
Military Contractor Fraud
Lockheed Martin Sub-Division Sandia to Pay $4.7 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Earlier this month, government contractor Sandia National Laboratories agreed to pay $4.7 million amid allegations that it improperly and intentionally misallocated federal funding in order to pay for lobbying efforts to Congress regarding contracts for nuclear research and development. Much like healthcare fraud, government contracting fraud is becoming a growing […]
August 26, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Medical Device Manufacturer NuVasive Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
The publicly-traded company known as NuVasive, Inc. has agreed to pay $13 million to settle claims it fraudulently induced doctors and healthcare professionals to overbill government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company, which is based in California, is known for its design, manufacture, and sale of products used in complex […]
August 25, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Pediatric Services of America Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $6.88 Million
Under the False Claims Act, sins of omission are punished just as severely as sins of commission, and Pediatric Services of America can attest to this fact. Known as reverse false claims, failing to properly reimburse programs like Medicare and Medicaid for known overpayments is considered equivalent to overbilling and […]
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