Recently passed legislation will require, as of January 1, 2022, that physicians, nurses, and physician practice assistants receive implicit bias training as part of their licensing requirements. The Medical PracticesRead MoreImplicit Bias Training for Physicians, Nurses and Physicians Assistants – California AB Bill – 241
Hospital System Settles Medicare Overbilling Case for $65 Million
AP News reported on August 4, 2018, that Prime Healthcare Services, one of the biggest hospital systems in the country and the company CEO agreed to pay $65 million toRead MoreHospital System Settles Medicare Overbilling Case for $65 Million
Nation’s Leading Medical Eye Surgery Equipment Supplier Sightpath Settles with Government for $12 Million after Allegations of False Claims Act and Medicare Fraud
The largest monetary False Claims Act (“FCA”) case this week was by one of the nation’s leading provider of mobile equipment and services for eye surgery Sightpath. The company admittedRead MoreNation’s Leading Medical Eye Surgery Equipment Supplier Sightpath Settles with Government for $12 Million after Allegations of False Claims Act and Medicare Fraud
Large Academic Medical Center Paying $6.5 Million and Medical Supply Company Paying $2.7 Million to Settle Medicare Fraud Allegations
In another multi-million dollar settlement, a health care system is paying millions to the government to settle allegations that it defrauded the Medicare program. In the Vandebilt Hospital settlement, threeRead MoreLarge Academic Medical Center Paying $6.5 Million and Medical Supply Company Paying $2.7 Million to Settle Medicare Fraud Allegations
Hospice and Rehab Company Settlements Totaling $20 Million Dollars in Whistleblower Cases
For our weekly recap of False Claims Act (“FCA”) whistleblower settlement, we have a $19.5 million dollar settlement between management, therapy and hospice companies and the government for alleged MedicareRead MoreHospice and Rehab Company Settlements Totaling $20 Million Dollars in Whistleblower Cases
Two Nurse Whistleblowers Receive $350,000 for Reporting False Claims Act Violations in form of Medically Unnecessary Services by Hospice Providers
Our Los Angeles Whistleblower Attorneys report another multi-million dollar settlement for alleged violations of the False Claims Act (“FCA”). Between 2005 to 2011, several nursing homes and hospice care facilitiesRead MoreTwo Nurse Whistleblowers Receive $350,000 for Reporting False Claims Act Violations in form of Medically Unnecessary Services by Hospice Providers
Allergan Settles for $13 Million after Whistleblowers Sue On Behalf of Government for Fraudulent Kickbacks to Eye Care Providers
A former Orange County, California headquartered company (now they are in Dublin, Ireland to avoid U.S. taxes) by the name of Allergan settled a False Claims Act (“FCA”) whistleblower lawsuitRead MoreAllergan Settles for $13 Million after Whistleblowers Sue On Behalf of Government for Fraudulent Kickbacks to Eye Care Providers
Software Vendor for Healthcare Providers Settles with Government for $155 Million FCA and Anti-Kickback Violations
In this issue, our False Claims Act (“FCA”) whistleblower attorneys report one of the largest FCA settlements in history. This special type of settlement involved an Electronic Health Record (“EHR”)Read MoreSoftware Vendor for Healthcare Providers Settles with Government for $155 Million FCA and Anti-Kickback Violations
This Week’s FCA Update Includes Rhine Drug Company Fraud and Florida MCO Risk Adjustment Fraud
Last week, a pharmacy and drug company settled False Claims Act (“FCA”) lawsuits for millions of dollars. The allegations focused on violations of the FCA and Controlled Substances Act. Specifically,Read MoreThis Week’s FCA Update Includes Rhine Drug Company Fraud and Florida MCO Risk Adjustment Fraud
Genesis Healthcare Settles False Claims Act Lawsuits for $53.6 Million For Alleged Medically-Unnecessary Services
As we routinely report these settlements on a weekly basis, our False Claims Act (“FCA”) focused employment attorneys continue to represent whistleblowers in California. Our attorneys submit many examples ofRead MoreGenesis Healthcare Settles False Claims Act Lawsuits for $53.6 Million For Alleged Medically-Unnecessary Services