Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) handed down an important ruling that will give healthcare organizations and practitioners relief against meritless whistleblower lawsuits. The ruling could result in saving...more
Pharmacies and Healthcare Providers May Be Impacted - A June 1st U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decision on two whistleblower cases may have far reaching consequences for pharmacies or healthcare providers that charge a discount...more
6/6/2023
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Whistleblowers
In May 2022, the US Department of Justice (US DOJ) filed its first civil complaint for Payroll Protection Program (PPP) fraud under the federal False Claims Act (FCA) in a Florida federal court. The government alleged that...more
By June 10, 2023, Medicare Part B providers will need to be prepared for the end of COVID-19 waivers for telehealth services. On Oct. 13, 2022, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”)...more
On Oct. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids took effect which now allows any person, 18 years of age or older, to buy or lease a hearing aid for mild to moderate...more