Private equity investment in health care has grown significantly over the past two decades, and the US government is starting to pay attention. Recent announcements by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and proposals by...more
8/1/2024
/ Anti-Kickback Statute ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Investors ,
Private Equity ,
Private Equity Firms ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
White Collar Crimes
This article analyzes emerging risks to PE firms that invest in the health care sector by examining the current enforcement landscape and significant FCA litigation; identifies key factors that increase FCA risk for PE firms...more
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2019 decision in Azar v. Allina Health Services effectively curtailed the enforceability of certain Medicare policies established without notice-and-comment rulemaking. As a result, health care fraud...more