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October 16, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
District Court Allows Use of Sampling in Complex False Claims Act Case Against LifeCare
As you can likely imagine, the sheer volume of evidence that emerges during the investigation and discovery phases of a False Claims Act case can quickly overwhelm the court and create logistical difficulty for the party tasked with presenting such evidence to support an assertion of liability. For instance, if […]
October 13, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
CVS Caremark Corporation Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $6 Million
In several prior posts, we have discussed the ongoing battle against “reverse false claims” involving Medicare and Medicaid patients. In general, a reverse false claim occurs when a healthcare provider or government contractor receives overpayment for an invoice and knowingly fails to issue a refund or reimbursement to the government. […]
September 30, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Episcopal Ministries to the Aging Inc. to Pay Millions in False Claims Act Settlement
A Maryland-based, not-for-profit skilled nursing corporation, known as Episcopal Ministries to the Aging, Inc. (EMA), has agreed to pay $1.3 million to the federal government to settle allegations it defrauded Medicare by making false claims for reimbursement on behalf of patients within several of its facilities. EMA, a nursing home management […]
September 24, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Neurosurgeon Facing False Claims Act Liability Following Unnecessary Spinal Implant Procedures
It’s another instance of healthcare fraud involving the federal Medicare and Medicaid systems. A prominent California neurosurgeon, his associates, and their distributorship network – Reliance Medical Systems LLC – are facing significant possible liability under the False Claims Act for engaging in unnecessary procedures in order to pad revenue. The […]
September 22, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Department of Justice Files False Claims Act Complaint Against California Nursing Homes
On August 29th, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint against two California-based nursing home facilities known as Country Villa Watsonville East and Country Villa Watsonville West – both of which participate in both Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal). The complaint alleges horrific patterns of patient neglect, including the administration […]
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