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Anti-Kickback Statute › False-Certification of Conformance

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The Anti-Kickback Statute is a United States federal criminal statute that prohibits the exchange (or the promise to exchange) of anything of value for referrals of federal healthcare program business. The... more +

The Anti-Kickback Statute is a United States federal criminal statute that prohibits the exchange (or the promise to exchange) of anything of value for referrals of federal healthcare program business. The statute aims to prevent situations where government officials channel federal healthcare dollars towards particular providers, who have offered or given the official a personal benefit. Penalties for violation of the Anti-Kickback statute apply to both sides of a prohibited transaction and can include jail time and steep monetary fines. less -

False Claims Act Fundamentals: What Is a False Claim?

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 4/19/2022

The False Claims Act, despite its name, does not define what it means for a claim to be “false” or “fraudulent.” This post examines the primary ways courts have interpreted the False Claims Act’s falsity element and discusses...more

EHR vendor Practice Fusion agrees to $145 million settlement to resolve criminal and civil kickback violations

Bricker Graydon LLP on 2/11/2020

On January 27, 2020, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $145 million settlement with electronic health record (EHR) vendor Practice Fusion to resolve civil and criminal allegations that it violated the Anti-Kickback...more

False Claims Act: 2016 Year in Review

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 1/10/2017

We are pleased to present Bradley’s annual review of significant False Claims Act (FCA) cases, developments, and trends. From a relatively short article several years ago, the Review has grown to a significant publication...more

Recent Settlements Demonstrate the Reach and Versatility of the FCA

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 10/26/2016

In recent years, civil enforcement efforts involving the FCA have grown significantly. Today, the FCA impacts a vast array of businesses, as it is commonly used to redress false claims for government funds involving...more

False Claims Act: 2015 Year in Review

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 12/22/2015

This year continued the trend of aggressive False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and high volumes of qui tam lawsuits brought by whistleblowers. In fiscal year 2015, the DOJ marked the fourth...more

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