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False Claims Act Settlements to Know from the First Half of 2025

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With the first half of 2025 in the rearview mirror, the government’s continued focus on False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement shows no signs of slowing. In fact, the Department of Justice recently announced the results of a...more

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DOJ Targeting Healthcare for False Claims Act Enforcement

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An article in the August issue of Healthcare Risk Management, “DOJ Targeting Healthcare for False Claims Act Enforcement,” discussed recent enforcement activity by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under the False Claims...more

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Investigations Newsletter: San Diego Physician and Medical Practice Pay $3.8 Million to Resolve FCA Allegations

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San Diego Physician and Medical Practice Pay $3.8 Million to Resolve FCA Allegations- San Diego-based physician Dr. Janette J. Gray and her former medical practice, The Center for Health & Wellbeing, agreed to pay $3.8...more

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Healthcare Regulatory Check-up Newsletter | April 2024 Recap

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This issue of McDermott’s Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up highlights regulatory activity for April 2024. We discuss several US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agency actions, including the Calendar Year (CY) 2025...more

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FCA Enforcement Remains Fixed on Healthcare and Cybersecurity

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On February 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released its Fiscal Year 2023 False Claims Act (“FCA”) statistics showing recoveries of almost $2.7 billion. Last year’s recoveries exceeded 2022’s $2.2 billion...more

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EnforceMintz — COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Unlikely to Slow Down in 2024

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The government continued to dedicate enormous resources to investigating and prosecuting fraud against COVID-19 pandemic relief programs in 2023. While we observed some civil False Claims Act settlements, criminal enforcement...more

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HHS Office of Inspector General August 2023 Enforcement Activity

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The following is a summary of selected federal Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) reports of fraud and abuse enforcement activity across the country. The enforcement actions reported...more

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10 Legal Challenges for the Health Care Industry in 2023

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With the new year underway, the ArentFox Schiff Health Care team highlights 10 of the most pressing legal issues facing the industry in 2023. End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. After being in effect for more than...more

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Looking Back on 2022 in Government Contracts

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Government contractors witnessed significant developments ranging from infrastructure, sustainability, supply chain, and cyber security requirements to increased compliance obligations and enforcement actions in 2022. Here we...more

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New Congressional Report Raises Possibility of False Claims Act Scrutiny for Fintech Companies Involved In PPP Loans

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A just-issued Congressional staff report raised concerns that certain financial technology companies (fintechs) were involved in processing improper loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and recommended, among...more

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Justice Department Announces First False Claims Act Settlement With PPP Lender and Unveils New COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force Teams

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The Justice Department has announced the first-ever False Claims Act settlement with a lender to resolve allegations related to processing a Paycheck Protection Program loan on behalf of an ineligible customer. This...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (August 29, 2022)

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FTC Launches Long-Anticipated Trade Regulation Rulemaking on ‘Commercial Surveillance’ and Data Security. On August 11, the FTC issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), titled “Trade Regulation Rule on...more

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Continued: Summary of Fraud and Abuse Enforcement Yields Insight for Health Care Compliance and Risk Assessment

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The following is a summary of the federal Health and Human Services agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) reports of fraud and abuse enforcement activity across the country. The enforcement actions reported are based...more

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Enforcement Against COVID-19 Related Fraud: Two-Year Anniversary Update

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On the eve of the pandemic’s two-year anniversary, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released updated statistics on its efforts to combat COVID-19 related fraud and announced the appointment of a director of COVID-19 Fraud...more

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DOJ Releases False Claims Act Statistics for Fiscal Year 2021

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On February 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it collected more than $5.6 billion in False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments in fiscal year 2021. This is the largest annual total since...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 2022

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DOJ Recovers Over $5.6 Billion From Fraud and False Claims Act Matters in FY 2021: 6 Key Takeaways - On February 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had recovered more than $5.6 billion in Fiscal...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 2022 #2

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LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION - Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers and Healthcare Providers Should Know - Non-compete clauses are a common component in employment agreements for many businesses, including healthcare...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (January 24, 2022)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 2021

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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT - Court Enjoins Vaccine Mandate Nationwide: The Practical Implications for Federal Contractors - On December 7, 2021, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia (District Court)...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Four Convicted of Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Millions in COVID-19 Relief Programs

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After an eight-day trial, a federal jury convicted four California residents for their scheme to submit fraudulent loan applications seeking millions of dollars in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury...more

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DOJ Intensifies Criminal Prosecutions Of Health Care Fraud Related To COVID-19

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has intensified its already aggressive crackdown on fraud related to COVID-19, recently announcing criminal charges against a telemedicine company executive, a physician, marketers and medical...more

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DOJ Enforcement Actions Involving COVID-19 Relief Fraud: An Update

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Soon after Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) in March 2020, the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moved quickly to address potential COVID-19 related...more

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Is Your Insurance Program Ready for the Biden Administration?

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The Biden administration has hit the ground running with executive orders, regulatory and legislative priorities, and cabinet-level and other top posts being announced on a daily basis. Our public policy colleagues have been...more

Jones Day

Vital Signs Digital Health Law Update | Winter 2021

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Note from the Editors - Digital technologies have transformed almost every aspect of the health care and life sciences industry—from electronic health records and telemedicine, to diagnostics and therapeutics augmented by...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Seven Individuals Charged in $16 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme

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Seven Individuals Charged in $16 Million COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme - In an indictment unsealed on November 17, seven individuals were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud for allegedly submitting at...more

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