You focus on patient care first. At the same time, billing and paperwork rules remain complex. Because of this complexity, even small mistakes can create serious legal risk. You can face False Claims Act (FCA) liability even when you act in good faith. When errors...
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Understanding causation in False Claims Act cases
The False Claims Act (FCA) serves as a significant mechanism for addressing fraud against the government. However, establishing causation in FCA cases can present considerable challenges. The recent case involving Omni Healthcare and MD Labs underscores the...
Kickbacks in the clinic: 3 things doctors need to know if accused of an FCA violation
The government uses the False Claims Act (FCA) when looking to combat fraud involving federal programs like Medicare and Medicaid. One form of healthcare fraud the government often targets involves allegations kickbacks — financial incentives provided by medical...
Are New York officials about to crackdown on doctors for healthcare fraud?
Physicians, medical groups, hospitals, and anyone who bills a government provider like Medicare must follow strict rules when making their claim for payment. Failing to abide by these rules can result in allegations of wrongdoing and lead to an investigation and...
Diagnostic testing facility owners get 3 years imprisonment for healthcare fraud
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the sentences for two New York diagnostic testing facility owners. New York officials announced the charges against the two, a married couple, for various healthcare fraud crimes including the payment of over $18...
Feds accuse New Jersey dentist of unnecessary work on children
The case began with a disgruntled employee. A former employee of the dentist filed a claim a lawsuit in 2017 stating that the dental practice was in violation of the False Claims Act (FCA). The former employee used this law to sue on behalf of the government, claiming...
What can my facility learn from the recent closure of NJ nursing home?
A nursing and behavioral center located in New Jersey that served residents of New York and New Jersey is set to close in a matter of weeks. The New Jersey Department of Health revoked the facility’s license due to a failure to correct violations. The agency claims...
What happens if the OIG accuses my practice of a Medicare overpayment?
The Social Security Act requires provider's report any Medicare overpayment. A failure to do so can result in more than just a need to pay the government back, it could escalate to criminal charges. But what happens if the government makes a mistake? How do these...
One big lesson after hospital system hit with $4M penalty for FCA violation
One of the largest, private for-profit hospital systems in the nation agreed to pay over $4.5 million to settle allegations that it violated various federal laws, including the False Claims Act (FCA). The healthcare corporation, Steward Health Care System LLC, owns...
Feds continue crackdown on opioids, go after physicians for FCA violations
The government continues its aggressive crackdown on the use of opioids. Although the overall goal of attacking the over prescription and abuse of this highly addictive medication is noble, the reality can mean destructive allegations against physicians throughout the...

