In this post, we summarize noteworthy False Claims Act (FCA) decisions so far from 2023.
Inside the False Claims Act
Inside the False Claims Act, published by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, focuses on legal developments and enforcement trends related to the False Claims Act (FCA). The blog covers topics such as healthcare fraud, procurement fraud, government investigations, whistleblower litigation, and regulatory compliance. It provides analysis of significant FCA settlements, court rulings, and government enforcement initiatives, including issues involving Medicare, Medicaid, and federal contracting. The blog also addresses related statutes like the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, offering insights into risk mitigation and defense strategies for companies and healthcare providers subject to FCA scrutiny.
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Recent FCA Settlements in Government Contracts Cases
The government continues to prioritize fraud involving government contractors, as the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) most recent annual report on civil fraud recovery shows.…
HHS-OIG Year In Review 2022
False Claims Act Settlements to Know from Q1 2023
On February 7, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release indicating that settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act (FCA) exceeded $2.2 billion in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. Of this total, over $1.7 billion…
Bass, Berry & Sims Notches Wins for Clients in Trio of False Claims Act Qui Tam Lawsuits
Bass Berry & Sims recently secured dismissals on behalf of healthcare providers in three separate False Claims Act (FCA) qui tam lawsuits in a matter of a week’s time.…
Sixth Circuit Reins In Anti-Kickback Statute
On March 28, the Sixth Circuit issued an important decision on the meanings of “remuneration” and “causation” under the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), holding that remuneration “covers just payments and other transfers of value” and not “any act that may be…
DOJ Focus on Medicare Advantage Insurers and FCA Liability
In a recent article for AIS Health – RADAR on Medicare Advantage, I discussed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) focus on pursuing Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers for wrongdoing under the False Claims Act (FCA) related to recoupment of overpayments.…
False Claims Act Fundamentals: Reverse False Claims
Previous False Claims Act (FCA) Fundamentals posts have examined how violations of certain federal laws can potentially expose entities to FCA liability when they receive money from the government.…
Supreme Court Review of Key FCA Issues
For the February 2023 issue of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Health Lawyer, the flagship publication of the ABA Health Law Section, I authored an article entitled “Recent False Claims Act Developments at the Supreme Court.”…
Download Now – 11th Annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review
Bass, Berry & Sims is pleased to announce the release of the 11th annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review examining important healthcare fraud developments in 2022.…
