Medical Device Legal News with Sam Bernstein: Episode 8
Hospice Audit Series: Beyond Part D, OIG Scrutinizes the Hospice Industry to the Tune of $6.6 Billion
The Next Wave From OIG: Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Audits
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have formed a new False Claims Act (FCA) Working Group, according to a joint announcement issued by DOJ on July 2, 2025....more
Cooperation Spares Former NBA Shooting Guard From Prison - Former National Basketball Association (NBA) shooting guard, Antoine Wright, was sentenced to time served after he pled guilty to conspiracy and aggravated...more
Government enforcement activities focused on tele-fraudsters remained active in 2023, but did not break substantial new ground. Several significant criminal resolutions last year involved allegations that were similar to each...more
Healthcare fraud related to durable medical equipment (DME) is extremely costly to insurers yet often continues without criminal or civil consequences. Fraudulent schemes by DME supply companies vary in complexity but...more
Last year was another busy year in health care fraud enforcement. In 2012, the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS-OIG) reported total expected recoveries of $6.9 billion from all...more