The False Claims Act (FCA) is a powerful legal tool used by the government to go after those it believes are attempting to defraud government programs for their own financial gain. Powerful and well used, as this law is responsible for over $78 billion in recouped...
False Claims
Medicare fraud scheme snares two from Texas, one from Florida
False claims related to Medicare continue to be prevalent in the health care industry. Consider the recent case of three business owners – two from Texas and the other from Florida – who face prison on federal charges stemming from allegations that they sought to...
Three things your business must do if accused of false claims
Doctors, medical personnel and healthcare administrators must follow specific rules, as is the operation of a medical practice, medical facility and hospital. There are aspects of managing a medical facility, including filing claims on behalf of patients, which are...
Can nurses keep working if accused of misconduct?
It depends on several factors, including the nature of the accusation. Nurses form an essential part of society and medical staff, and an accusation of misconduct can come as a very unpleasant surprise, and it can cause great harm. Who can file a complaint against a...
How long does it take to resolve an investigation for False Claims?
Congress enacted the False Claims Act (FCA) to hold those who wrongly bill the government accountable with steep financial penalties. Not only does the government expect those who violate the FCA to pay the money back, they can also require treble (or triple) the...
First three steps when business is accused of an FCA violation
Those who receive notification of a False Claims Act (FCA) violation are wise to take the matter seriously. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is known to aggressively pursue these allegations and, if possible, will push for criminal charges. In a recent...
Texas officials’ crackdown on FCA violations
Texas authorities will "not tolerate" healthcare providers who put personal gain over patient care according to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern Distribution of Texas. The official made this proclamation shortly after the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced 15...
Feds get more than $5 billion in healthcare related false claims cases
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reported that it recovered $5.6 billion in settlements and judgments from civil false claims cases in 2021. This is significant as it marks the second-largest total of recovered funds under the False Claims Act...
The already broad power of the FCA just got bigger
The False Claims Act (FCA) is one of the federal government's largest tools when it comes to allegations of healthcare fraud. The Department of Justice (DOJ) reports that it received over $2 billion as a result of FCA cases during the fiscal year ending in September...
Court gives defendants a tool to fight fines in FCA cases
Think False Claims Act (FCA) damage awards are getting out of hand? You are not alone. The Eleventh Circuit recently agreed to hear a case that questioned whether or not these cases could qualify for relief under the Eighth Amendment protections against excessive...