DOJ Joins False Claims Act Suit Against Infirmary Health System
The government continues to show its resolve when it comes to False Claims Act violations, taking a special interest in healthcare fraud cases. This is especially true for cases that involve Medicare fraud, violations of the Medicare/Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute (which prohibits the payment of kickbacks in exchange for referrals) and […]
What is Medicare? Medicare is a government-sponsored health insurance program. It is administered by the Social Security Administration for United States citizens who are age 65 and over or for those people who suffer from a disability. The program is paid for and funded by the United States federal government. […]
Tennessee Physicians Settle False Claims Act Case Over Illegally Imported Drugs
A group of three Johnson City physicians learned they will have to pay $4.25 million plus interest to settle allegations contained in a False Claims Act lawsuit. According to the government, Dr. William Kincaid, Dr. Millard R. Lamb and Dr. Charles O. Famoyin knowingly and willfully caused false claims to […]
Qui Tam Action Results in $4.1 Million Settlement with Oncology Provider
A multi-million dollar settlement was previously reached with one of the country’s largest and busiest oncology practices for qui tam claims that were filed under the federal False Claims Act. Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS), which is based in Atlanta, has agreed to pay the government $4.1 million to resolve allegations […]
Baxano Settles False Claims Act Suit for $6 Million
In an effort to resolve a False Claims Act suit filed in October 2011, a North Carolina-based medical device manufacturer has agreed to a $6 million settlement with the United States government. According to allegations contained within the lawsuit, TranS1 Inc., which is now known as Baxano Surgical, caused multiple […]