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investigations Newsletter: Walgreens Settles for $106.8 Million Over FCA Violations

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Walgreens Settles for $106.8 Million Over FCA Violations - On September 13, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Walgreen Co. (collectively, Walgreens) agreed to pay $106.8...more

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

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Investigations Newsletter: DOJ Announces Agreement With Rite Aid to Settle Allegations of Violating the FCA and CSA in Relation to...

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DOJ Announces Agreement With Rite Aid to Settle Allegations of Violating the FCA and CSA in Relation to Opioid Dispensing - On July 10, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Rite Aid Corporation and 10 of its...more

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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

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FinCEN Issues Supplemental Advisory on Fentanyl Distribution and Growing Role of Transnational Criminal Organizations

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On June 20, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a supplemental advisory to alert U.S. financial institutions about emerging trends in the illicit fentanyl supply chain. The supplemental advisory...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Chicago Laboratory Owner Charged with Defrauding Medicare in $60 Million COVID-19 Test Kit Scheme

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Chicago Laboratory Owner Charged with Defrauding Medicare in $60 Million COVID-19 Test Kit Scheme - The Chicago-based owner of two laboratories, Zoom Labs Inc. and Western Labs Co., has been charged with health care fraud...more

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What to Learn From DOJ’s First Telehealth-Prescribed Controlled Substances Case

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On June 13, 2024, the Justice Department announced arrests in what it called the nation’s first criminal case against digital health company executives over allegations that those executives caused illegal prescriptions for...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: June 11, 2024

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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector. This week's topics include:...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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Healthcare Fraud: A World Beyond the Anti-Kickback Statute

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Americans spend more than $3 trillion per-year on healthcare-related expenses. Of that, the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association estimates that between $60-250 billion is lost to fraud every year....more

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DOJ Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Regeneron, Alleging Fraudulent Eylea Drug Pricing

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​​​​​​​As we previously reported, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a lawsuit under the Anti-Kickback Statute against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in the District of Massachusetts regarding Regeneron’s sales of Eylea...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

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A 4-Point Guide for Pharmaceutical Whistleblowers

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There are many junctures in the U.S. healthcare system that enable fraudulent activities, and one of the biggest has to do with pharmaceutical companies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of...more

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[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

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Regeneron v Novartis and Vetter: Walker Process Client Update

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In an appeal that attracted a dozen amici, including the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, five states, and the District of Columbia, the Second Circuit gave the Walker Process antitrust doctrine a shot in...more

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McDermottPlus Check-Up: March 8, 2024

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Appropriations Update. On March 3, Congress released bill text for the CAA, 2024, which includes funding for six of the 12 appropriations bills: Agriculture-FDA, Military Construction-VA, Energy-Water, Transportation-HUD,...more

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Doctors: Don’t Fall Victim To Telemedicine Fraud Schemes

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Telemedicine companies are supposed to facilitate medically necessary services to beneficiaries over the telephone via licensed medical professionals. In reality, however, many of these “telemedicine companies” are...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: March 5, 2024

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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector. ...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

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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

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Key Takeaways From the 2024 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

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Ballard Spahr attorneys from the firm’s Life Sciences and Health Care Industry Teams were on the ground for the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM24) from January 7-10. While still less crowded than...more

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President Seeks More Antitrust Scrutiny of Health Care Transactions

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On December 7, 2023, the Biden-Harris administration announced new initiatives it believes will “lower health care and prescription drug costs by promoting competition.”...more

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Georgia’s Medical Marijuana Program: DEA Busts the Low-Dose THC Party Before It Starts

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Despite the federal ban on the sale, use, and possession of cannabis in the U.S., in October, Georgia became the first U.S. state to allow pharmacies to sell low-dose tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products. Pursuant to statutes...more

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8 Ways Life Sciences Cos. Can Adapt to the Social Media Era

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Social media usage worldwide is showing no signs of slowing as it permeates all aspects of our daily lives. Originally published in Law360 - September 11, 2023....more

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HHS & DOJ FY 2022 Enforcement Targeted Fraud in COVID-19, Telemedicine, Opioid and Prescription Drugs, and Substance Use Treatment...

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released its “Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022” (the “Report”), highlighting...more

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