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Hendershot Cowart P.C.

A Pharmacist's Guide To Prescription Drug Fraud Investigations

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Prescription drug fraud has long been a focus for government regulators, but it has taken on new significance in the wake of America’s opioid crisis. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health and Human...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

$8 Million Pharmacy Fraud Case Lands 6 Behind Bars

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A recent health care fraud conspiracy case resulted in federal prison sentences for six participants, serving as a warning to pharmacy owners and their employees. The Case- Mohamed Abdalla is a licensed pharmacist who...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

New Federal Kick-Back Laws Regarding Opioid Treatment

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“Eliminating Kick-Backs and Recovery Act of 2018” (EKRA) is a part of a group of laws recently passed by Congress to expand the law enforcement spectrum available to fight the opioid epidemic. EKRA is part of approximately 70...more

The Volkov Law Group

Federal Enforcement and the Opioid Epidemic (Part IV of IV)

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The scope of our country’s opioid epidemic is devastating. From 1999 to 2017, more than 700,000 people have died from a drug overdose. Two-thirds of these deaths involved an opioid. On average, 195 Americans dies every day...more

K&L Gates LLP

K&L Gates Triage: 2018 Health Care Fraud Takedown

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Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its largest ever national health care fraud takedown, resulting in charges against 601 diverse defendants including...more

Baker Donelson

Washington, D.C. Update – March 2016

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With only a handful of items currently active on the House and Senate agendas, FY17 appropriations legislation is the major legislative game in town. The House and Senate Appropriations Committees are moving forward with...more

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