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The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently considered a district court’s nearly $6 million judgment in a qui tam False Claims Act (“FCA”) suit based on Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) violations. The...more
For healthcare providers and health systems covered by the privacy and security regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI)...more
Northern District of Illinois recently found that a home health care company violated the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) because the fees it paid to a community care organization for access to that company’s patient data...more
This article is the second in a series of three that will explore the topic of data mining and its ability to highlight potential healthcare fraud, as well as its effects on healthcare systems and medical providers. The...more
This article is the first in a series of three that will explore the topic of data mining and its ability to highlight potential healthcare fraud, as well as its effects on healthcare systems and medical providers.Data mining...more
The Medical Board of California (“MBC”) began this project in 2013 when it required coroners to inform it of deaths resulting from opioids. The influx of coroners’ reports triggered an intense enforcement effort by the MBC...more
The scourge of opioid-related addiction and risk is a well-known story among the pain management community. In response to this federally declared public health crisis, government prosecutors are upping their game. Almost...more
The use of new technologies such as digital health applications, telemedicine, and information exchanges can provide game-changing benefits for providers and patients alike. However, with increased sharing comes increased...more
A recently published proposed rule expands the functions and responsibilities of state Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs). The rule was issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of...more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) annual release of a new Work Plan both summarizes the results achieved last year and highlights new areas for examination in the next....more
Recently, representatives from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, and Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) for the Office of...more
The rise of social media has introduced new opportunities and new legal challenges for companies in the health care industry. Attorneys Seth Northrop and Sharon Roberg-Perez discuss the legal issues faced by care providers,...more