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Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto LLP

DOJ and Whistleblowers Crack Down on Illegal Kickbacks: Major Qui Tam Settlements from July 2024

In July, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Attorneys Offices announced several large False Claims Act (FCA) settlements stemming from qui tam whistleblower suits....more

Lathrop GPM

Nearly 200 Health Care Providers Charged in Aggressive Enforcement Action by DOJ Health Care Fraud Strike Force Alleging Schemes...

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The Department of Justice announced one if its most aggressive and wide-ranging enforcement actions to date, a coordinated two-week operation spanning 32 federal districts. The orchestrated effort involved the FBI, HHS-OIG,...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

The Latest on Healthcare Enforcement

Healthcare enforcement is never quiet. There’s always something, or many things, going on, and compliance teams need to stay on top of the trends to ensure that their programs are staying ahead of the risks. To find out...more

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Health Care Fraud and Abuse 2023 Year in Review

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Introduction - Polsinelli proudly introduces the Health Care Fraud and Abuse 2023 Year in Review, a comprehensive examination of the evolving landscape surrounding the False Claims Act (“FCA”) and fraud & abuse enforcement...more

Gardner Law

[Hybrid Event] “Steer” Clear of Legal Lassos: Readiness Strategies for FDA-Regulated Companies - May 1st, Austin, TX

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Join Gardner Law for a half-day CLE event in person at the Capital Factory in Austin, TX or attend virtually. Prepare for the regulatory rodeo with confidence by learning how to navigate regulatory, compliance, and privacy...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 15th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation - May 2nd - 3rd, Chicago, IL

ACI’s Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation offers an unparalleled learning experience, specifically designed for the MCO legal community. Attend and develop winning legal strategies and business best...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

12th Annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review - A Critical Resource for Healthcare Providers

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We are pleased to bring you our 12th annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review. Our Review provides comprehensive coverage of the most significant civil and criminal enforcement issues facing healthcare providers. Each year, we...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

[Webinar] 2023 Health Care Enforcement Trends: Spotlight on Consumer Protection, Antitrust and Fraud - December 13th, 1:00 pm -...

In a recent speech, a senior official at the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division noted that “in U.S. antitrust enforcement and competition policy, there is no more important question than what can we do to safeguard...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

It's (Apparently) Never Too Late: DEA’s Revocation of Morris & Dickson’s Registrations

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On May 26, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published a final decision and order (the “Final Order”) affirming an Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) August 29, 2019 recommendation (the “ALJ Order”) to revoke DEA...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 6th Annual Summit on Controlled Substances – Regulation, Litigation, and Enforcement - March 14th - 15th, Washington, DC

Join American Conference Institute at the 6th Annual Summit on Controlled Substances – Regulation, Litigation, and Enforcement on March 14-15, 2023, in Washington. Hear from leading stakeholders, discuss your most pressing...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

11th Annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review 2022

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We are pleased to bring you our 11th annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review. Our Review provides comprehensive coverage of the most significant civil and criminal enforcement issues facing healthcare providers. Each year, we...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

[Virtual Conference] Nashville Healthcare Fraud Conference - December 15th - 16th, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm CST

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Please join us for the 8th Annual Nashville Healthcare Fraud Conference hosted by Bass, Berry & Sims and the Tennessee Hospital Association. Eligible for more than seven hours of CLE credit (including ethics), this...more

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Maine, New Hampshire, & Vermont Remain DOJ Health Care Enforcement Priorities: Targeted Federal Enforcement Presents Serious Risk

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently emphasized that Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are priorities for health care investigations and anticipated significant enforcement. Even well-managed (and...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up Newsletter | September 2022 Recap

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This issue of McDermott’s Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up highlights significant regulatory activity between August 21 and September 20, 2022, including a guilty plea from a telemedicine physician who wrote prescriptions for...more

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OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert Warning Providers of Suspect Telemedicine Arrangements

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On July 20, 2022, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a Special Fraud Alert (Alert) concerning the fraud and abuse risks associated with healthcare practitioners entering...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Controlled Substances – Regulation, Litigation, and Enforcement - July 12th - 13th, Washington, DC

The only conference that presents strategies and solutions for every link of the controlled substances supply chain. Attend and learn how to best conform business practices to meet industry and regulatory demands, bolster...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

Marketer in Kickback Scheme Involving Compound Pharmacies Sentenced to Probation and Order to Pay $3.3 Million

On March 30, 2022, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Manual J. Bojorquez, the owner of a marketing company, was sentenced to 36 months’ probation and ordered to pay restitution of $3.3 million for...more

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Latest Open Payments Data Released Under Heightened Government Scrutiny

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On June 30, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) released Open Payments data for the past year, 2020. This new data publication comes amid heightened government scrutiny of payments by drug and medical device...more

Jones Day

DOJ Announces $2.2 Billion in 2020 FCA Recoveries and Identifies 2021 Priorities

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The Situation: The U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") published its annual report regarding False Claims Act ("FCA") recoveries for fiscal year 2020 (ending September 2020) and announced its priorities for 2021. The...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

Health Care Enforcement Kept the DOJ Fraud Section Busy in 2020

On February 24, 2021, DOJ’s Criminal Division Fraud Section published its annual year-end summary. The Fraud Section focuses on prosecuting white-collar crime. The report summarizes enforcement activity in the past year and...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

[Webinar] What’s Past Is Present: Key Regulatory Trends Impacting Health Care/Life Sciences - March 23rd, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

From Pricing to Compliance to Coordinated Care, a Wide Range of Critical Areas Saw Regulatory Changes in 2020 That Will Impact the Health Care and Life Sciences Industries in 2021—and Beyond. Find Out How Your Organization...more

The Volkov Law Group

DOJ Files Civil Complaint Against Walmart for Illegal Opioid Distribution

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The Justice Department handed Walmart a huge slap in the face last year with the filing of a comprehensive civil case alleging that Walmart knowingly distributed large quantities of opioids in disregard of the law that fueled...more

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DUSA Pharmaceuticals fined $20.75 million for fudging dosage requirements

CEP Magazine (November 2020) - The U.S. Department of Justice and DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (DUSA) agreed to settle False Claims Act allegations through a fine and a corporate integrity agreement that requires DUSA to...more

The Volkov Law Group

Teva Pharma Charged with Antitrust Conspiracy in Generic Pharmaceuticals Industry

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Teva, the global pharmaceutical giant, was indicted last week as part of DOJ’s expanding criminal conspiracy investigation focused on illegal price-fixing and customer allocations....more

Morgan Lewis

Seventh Circuit Creates Third Standard in FCA Dismissal Authority Circuit Split

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The Seventh Circuit’s novel statutory interpretation of the government’s dismissal authority under 31 USC § 3730(c)(2)(A) may have unintended consequences. ...more

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