Negotiations continue between the Justice Department and Creekside Hospice/Skilled Healthcare Group concerning allegations that the hospice health care provider breached the False Claims Act (“FCA”) when it sought Medicare reimbursementRead MoreJustice Department Catches Hospice Creekside/Skilled Healthcare Group in $70 Million Dollar False Claims Act Scheme
Covenants not to Compete are Generally Invalid in California
Most U.S. states allow employers to draft contracts that include a covenant not to compete. Employers create these covenants to prevent employers from learning the employer’s business and then leavingRead MoreCovenants not to Compete are Generally Invalid in California
California’s Rules on Mandatory Employment Arbitration
It used to be the rule, that if there was a dispute between two parties such as an employer and employee that the issues would ultimately be decided in court.Read MoreCalifornia’s Rules on Mandatory Employment Arbitration
Recent Law Changes Protect California Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers help the federal and state government recoup billions of dollars in fraud. Employers often overcharge, submit claims for services that were never rendered, misrepresent the quality of goods andRead MoreRecent Law Changes Protect California Whistleblowers
Humana Found to Ignore Medicare Advantage Fraudulent Billing – Triggering Massive False Claims Act Lawsuit
Our healthcare false claims act attorneys have been closely following a number of managed care organization False Claims Act (“FCA”) cases making their way through the courts. One of theRead MoreHumana Found to Ignore Medicare Advantage Fraudulent Billing – Triggering Massive False Claims Act Lawsuit
Justice Department Reaches $60 Million Dollar Settlement with TeamHealth/IPC
Our Los Angeles attorneys report that TeamHealth, the parent of a local physician management and staffing company by the name of IPC Healthcare (located in North Hollywood, CA), agreed toRead MoreJustice Department Reaches $60 Million Dollar Settlement with TeamHealth/IPC
San Jose California Approves Landmark Opportunity to Employment Law
A new employment law was approved in November, 2016 that addresses a serious unemployment problem in San Jose. The law is likely to be a model for other laws acrossRead MoreSan Jose California Approves Landmark Opportunity to Employment Law
UnitedHealth Wellmed Overlooks Provider Overcoding and Overpayments Leading to False Claims Act Allegations
Our Los Angeles and Orange County based False Claims Act (“FCA”) attorneys report that the Department of Justice recently joined a whistleblower lawsuit against the UnitedHealth Group and Wellmed. TheRead MoreUnitedHealth Wellmed Overlooks Provider Overcoding and Overpayments Leading to False Claims Act Allegations