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May 28, 2013 Military Contractor Fraud

The United States Government Intervenes in False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Agave BioSystems

Taking another step toward ending the widespread problem of defense contractor fraud, the United States government has joined a False Claims Act lawsuit against a New York-based biotech company. Agave BioSystems, founded in 1998, is accused of fraudulently billing the United States Department of Defense (DOD) for an estimated $15 […]
May 27, 2013 Healthcare Fraud

U.S. Renal Care Settles False Claims Act Lawsuit for $7.3 Million

A Texas-based dialysis clinic recently agreed to a $7.3 million settlement with the United States government, resolving allegations of Medicare fraud contained in a False Claims Act lawsuit. U.S. Renal Care, who acquired Dialysis Corporation of America (DCA) in June 2010, is accused of knowingly overbilling Medicare for Epogen, a […]
May 24, 2013 Healthcare Fraud

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Settles Whistleblower Lawsuit for $95 Million

Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of one whistleblower, along with a thorough investigation conducted by the Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (“HEAT”), another pharmaceutical manufacturer agreed to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit.  According to the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”), Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. will […]
May 22, 2013 Healthcare Fraud

Nation’s Largest Hospice Chain Faces False Claims Act Lawsuit for Medicare Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a False Claims Act lawsuit earlier this month against the nation’s largest for-profit hospice chain. Vitas Hospice Services LLC and Vitas Healthcare Corporation, both owned and operated by Chemed Corporation, are accused of fraudulently admitting patients for hospice care and then billing Medicare […]
May 17, 2013 Healthcare Fraud

McKesson Corporation Settles False Claims Act Lawsuit for $190 Million

Amidst allegations of fraudulent price inflation, another pharmaceutical giant has agreed to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit. The McKesson Corporation recently agreed to pay the United States government an excess of $190 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by providing inflated price information on […]
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