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May 15, 2013 Healthcare Fraud

Allegations of Illegal Kickbacks & Medicare Fraud Force C.R. Bard to Settle

Amidst allegations of Medicare fraud and illegal kickbacks, an international medical device company has agreed to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit this week. C.R. Bard Inc. will pay the federal government $48.2 million to settle the allegations contained in a whistleblower lawsuit that was originally filed in 2006. C. […]
May 13, 2013 Healthcare Fraud

Baylor University Medical Center Settles False Claims Act Lawsuit for $907,355

According to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Baylor University Medical Center and its affiliated HealthTexas Provider Network recently agreed to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit. The hospital will pay over $900,000 to satisfy allegations that they willingly submitted fraudulent claims for radiation oncology services.
May 10, 2013 Healthcare Fraud

False Claims Act Lawsuit: Alleged Violations Could Result in Largest Whistleblower Suit

A False Claims Act lawsuit filed against a Florida-based hospital is shaping up to be the largest qui tam case of its kind, proving that one person truly can make a difference. Halifax Hospital Medical Center and Halifax Staffing Inc., located in Volusia County, are accused of grossly overbilling both […]
May 8, 2013 Healthcare Fraud

Novartis Hit with Two Illegal Kickback Lawsuits in Just Four Days

April was a rough month for the pharmaceutical giant Novartis. In a span of just four days, the United States government filed two civil fraud lawsuits against the corporation. Novartis Pharmaceuticals is now charged with orchestrating a multi-million dollar illegal kickback scheme, securing the company tens of millions in fraudulent […]
April 25, 2013 Healthcare Fraud

Michigan Doctor Charged in Illegal Kickback Scheme

A Michigan doctor has pleaded no contest to two counts of Medicaid fraud in relation to receiving illegal kickback payments for referrals. Dr. Kevin S. Witt was officially charged in court with the violations, which fall under the False Claims Act. Each charge carries up to four years in prison and […]
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