I recently shared my perspective on President Trump’s newest executive order, which is designed to restrict federal contractors from participating in what the administration characterizes as “racially discriminatory” DEI efforts. Under this order, certain DEI‑related activities could put a contractor’s
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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Pending Circuit Court Case Concerning the Constitutionality of the FCA’s Whistleblower Provisions
I was quoted in an article published by McKnight’s Long-Term Care News examining the Eleventh Circuit’s pending decision in United States ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates that could determine whether the False Claims Act’s (FCA) whistleblower (qui tam) provisions are…
Genetic Testing Fraud: Why CMS and DOJ Are Increasing Scrutiny
In 2025, the Department of Justice’s National Health Care Fraud Takedown led to criminal charges against 324 defendants and $14.6 billion in intended losses.…
DOJ’s Expanding Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Efforts
I recently provided insight for a Modern Healthcare article that examines the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) increased healthcare fraud enforcement efforts and growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics in civil investigations. While whistleblower complaints continue to account…
Insight on “Illegal DEI” as FCA Trigger at Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Conference
I recently participated in a panel discussion at the Federal Bar Association’s 2026 Qui Tam Conference focused on “‘Illegal DEI’ as an FCA Trigger.” We explored the scope of False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement under the Department of Justice’s (DOJ)…
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DOJ Releases Record-Setting Civil Fraud Recovery Statistics and Results…Our Annual Look Behind the Numbers
On January 16, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released its annual report on civil fraud recoveries (settlements and judgments) for FY2025, along with a press release highlighting DOJ’s civil enforcement efforts. …
Kaiser Permanente Affiliates Settle Medicare Risk Adjustment Fraud Case for $556 Million
On January 14, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that five Kaiser Permanente affiliates agreed to pay $556 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by submitting unsupported diagnosis codes for Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries…


