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Medicaid Whistleblowers Drug Pricing

Medicaid is a partnership program between states and the federal government to provide healthcare coverage for lower income individuals, people with disabilities, older people, and certain families with... more +
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DOJ, HHS Announce Revamped False Claims Act Working Group

Now in its sixth month, the second Trump administration has made clear that the False Claims Act (FCA) will remain a central tool in its efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs....more

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Whistleblower Claim Leads to Huge Settlement for Unpaid Drug Rebates

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A whistleblower action under the federal False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 et seq.) against a U.S. pharmaceutical company has settled for an amount that can be as high as $50 million. The incident highlights the value and...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Explains Meaning of “knowingly” Under the False Claims Act

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In its recent unanimous and significant decision in the consolidated cases of United States ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu, No. 21-1326 (6-1-23), and United States ex rel. Proctol v. Safeway, Inc., No. 22-111 (6-1-23), the...more

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Supreme Court’s SuperValu Decision: a Game-Changer for Assessing FCA Violations

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Summary - On June 1, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in False Claims Act cases. In United States ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu Inc., it unanimously held that liability under the False Claims Act depends...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Supreme Court Again Tightens FCA Intent, But Tricky Questions Linger

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The US Supreme Court brushed aside novel assertions from two pharmacy retailers on June 1 and ruled unanimously that False Claims Act liability hinges on whether defendants subjectively believed their claims were “false.” In...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Recent Interview With FCA Plaintiff Bar Attorneys Offers Key Insight into Trends in Anti-Kickback...

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Recent Interview With FCA Plaintiff Bar Attorneys Offers Key Insight into Trends in Anti-Kickback Litigation - During a recent interview commemorating the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Anti-Kickback Statute, two...more

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Health Law Pulse - October 2015

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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently issued proposed omnibus guidance (Omnibus Guidance) interpreting various provisions of the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program). The 340B Program allows...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

State Pharmaceutical Pricing Disclosure Laws: Old Story, New Refrain

As a veteran of the AWP litigation era, I am struck by the recent state efforts to legislate transparency into pharmaceutical pricing. Multiple states have introduced bills that would require pharmaceutical manufacturers to...more

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