Medical device companies play an important role in patient care. They are responsible for developing and providing innovative technologies that enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various health conditions. These companies invest in research and...
False Claims
How long does it take for a false claims investigation to resolve?
False claims investigations can cause stress and uncertainty for healthcare professionals. These investigations often arise from allegations of fraudulent billing or misrepresentation to government programs like Medicare or Medicaid. Healthcare administrators,...
Your first 3 steps after your business is accused of false claims
The False Claims Act (FCA), enacted in 1863, is a federal law that allows the government to combat fraud by imposing liability on individuals and companies who knowingly submit false claims for government funds. Under the FCA, violators must pay up to three times the...
The False Claims Amendments Act of 2023: Implications for Physicians
A group of lawmakers claim “flawed court interpretations” have led to a loophole within the False Claims Act (FCA). In an effort to put an end to this loophole, these lawmakers have proposed the False Claims Amendments Act of 2023. What is the loophole? The lawmakers...
The feds claim I violated the False Claims Act. How long will this case take?
Allegations of a violation of the False Claims Act (FCA) are serious. Physicians must make sure their billing practices are in line with this and other federal regulations or they can face steep financial penalties and potential imprisonment. Any physician who learns...
Who gets to decide if medical treatment is adequate or excessive?
Physicians and other healthcare professionals enter the medical field to help provide care to patients. Each individual professional will vary slightly in how they provide care. This is normal. What can be frustrating is the question of who gets to decide if a...
What do I need to know about the Supreme Court’s recent FCA ruling?
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...
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...