Minnesota-Based Medtronic, Inc. to Settle False Claims Involving Off-Label Marketing

Medtronic, Inc. – a company familiar with false claims allegations – has agreed to pay $2.8 million to settle claims it unlawfully induced physicians and medical practitioners to use its spinal neuromodulation devices to treat conditions not considered by the FDA when the product was granted approval. This dangerous and […]

Good Shepherd Hospice Inc. to Pay $4 Million Amid False Claims Act Allegations

In today’s case, we explore a somewhat increasing phenomenon of unlawful and fraudulent billing practices pertaining to palliative (i.e., end of life) care. When it comes to palliative care, Medicaid and Medicare enrollees may receive coverage for hospice services as long as certain criteria are met. Namely, there must be […]

ResCare Iowa, Inc. to Pay Over $5 Million to Settle Healthcare Fraud Allegations

Home-based nursing care is considered somewhat of a luxury under government healthcare regulations. This means there are limited circumstances under which programs like Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE will reimburse a company for home-based services. Patients must meet strict eligibility criteria prior to receiving reimbursement. Under current guidelines, a medical doctor […]

False Claims Act Defendant Loses Bid to Overrule Oral Settlement Agreement

As we have explored in the past, many False Claims Act lawsuits end in a negotiated settlement between the relator/whistleblower, federal government, and defendants alleged to have committed fraudulent acts of misconduct against U.S. taxpayers. The terms of the settlement – which almost always include a clause disclaiming any liability […]

Trans-Star Ambulance Services Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $948,000

Healthcare fraud is a rampant problem in the United States. Each year, the False Claims Act proves integral in recovering billions of dollars from wayward hospitals, management corporations and physicians. Under the False Claims Act, individuals known as whistleblowers (or relators) can file their own lawsuit on behalf of the […]