Jul 22, 2021 | False Claims Act
Individuals and businesses doing business with the U.S. Government may face False Claims Act (“FCA”) culpability for several reasons – including retaining overpayments. 31 U.S.C. 3729(a)(1)(G). The retention of known overpayments is colloquially called “reverse...
Jul 7, 2021 | False Claims Act
On June 2, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its second settlement for alleged False Claims Act (“FCA”) violations by a rehabilitation provider servicing skilled nursing facilities. The FCA prohibits any person from knowingly presenting or...
May 27, 2021 | False Claims Act
On May 21, 2021, the Department of Justice issued a press release announcing that Georgia-based SavaSeniorCare, LLC and related entities (Sava) agreed to pay at least $11.2 million to resolve allegations of False Claims Act violations. Between 2011 and 2015, multiple...
May 11, 2021 | False Claims Act
In February 2021, CG attorneys wrote about an electronic health record (“EHR”) vendor, Athenahealth, Inc., agreeing to pay $18.25 million to resolve False Claims Act (“FCA”) allegations related to its marketing programs and alleged kickbacks. CG attorneys cautioned...
May 6, 2021 | False Claims Act
In a March 4 press release, the Department of Justice announced it had reached a settlement with Incyte Corporation resolving allegations that Incyte had violated the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute. DOJ alleged that, over a 3-year period, Incyte had used...
Apr 14, 2021 | False Claims Act
On April 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a press release announcing a $22.5 million settlement with South Carolina’s largest urgent care provider – Doctors Care, P.A. (d/b/a/ “Doctors Care”) – and its management company, UCI Medical Affiliates of South...
