On July 10, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nearly $410 million settlement with Rite Aid Corporation to resolve allegations that Rite Aid and its affiliates ignored red flags and knowingly dispensed unlawful...more
7/12/2024
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We are pleased to bring you our 12th annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review. Our Review provides comprehensive coverage of the most significant civil and criminal enforcement issues facing healthcare providers. Each year, we...more
2/27/2024
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On June 14, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released an updated Practitioner’s Manual, the first new version of the manual since 2006. The Practitioner’s Manual provides guidance for all DEA registrants handling...more
On July 16, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama dismissed a putative class action against Sarrell Regional Dental Center for Public Health relating to a 2019 ransomware incident.
Data Incident and...more