Jun 2, 2022 | False Claims Act, Health Care Fraud
The DOJ previously filed a complaint against former True Health Diagnostics LLC (“THD”) CEO, former Boston Heart Diagnostics Corporation (“BHD”) CEO, and former Little River Healthcare (“LRH”) CEO under the False Claims Act (“FCA”) for alleged violations of the...
Jun 2, 2022 | Cyber Law, HIPAA
Cyber threats are well known and companies are often concerned about external threats to their IT systems – and considering the data on breaches, such concern is warranted. However, companies should not overlook insider threats – like the one highlighted in a recent...
May 19, 2022 | False Claims Act
The federal False Claims Act (“FCA”) is one of the most powerful tools frequently used by the federal government to combat fraud. The FCA prohibits any person from knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment to the...
May 19, 2022 | Health Care Fraud
The DOJ announced that a federal jury convicted Jesmina Ramirez of one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and one count of money laundering for her role in a health care fraud scheme. It was proven at trial that, for nearly two years, Ramirez laundered...
May 19, 2022 | Health Care Fraud
On May 16, 2022, the Department of Justice announced the conviction of owners and operators of four orthotic brace suppliers in Texas and Arkansas for a $6.5 million kickback scheme. Bruce and Bobbi Stroud, husband and wife and residents of Prosper, Texas, along...
