Sep 22, 2021 | Fraud Investigations, Government Investigations, Health Care, Medicare and Medicaid, White Collar Crime
On September 17, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the execution of another nationwide enforcement action targeting healthcare fraud. The enforcement action marks the second year that the DOJ has announced a nationwide takedown. Last year, CG attorneys...
Sep 7, 2021 | Fraud Investigations
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s increased focus on CARES Act relief fund fraud, the government continues to investigate and enforce healthcare fraud unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent indictment demonstrates the government’s continued...
Sep 7, 2021 | Fraud Investigations
For years, the knowledge and discussion of potential uses and benefits of medical treatments based on human amniotic tissue and fluids were limited to the healthcare community. However, the potential benefits of such treatments have moved to the forefront of public...
Aug 24, 2021 | Fraud Investigations
On August 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that Creaghan Harry, of Florida, was charged for his alleged participation in a scheme that involved submitting over $784 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare. This is one of the...
Aug 5, 2021 | Fraud Investigations
On August 2, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia announced that it had reached a $130,000 settlement with North Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc. (“NGHC”) to resolve allegations that it had violated the False Claims Act by causing...
Aug 5, 2021 | COVID-19 Related Law, Fraud Investigations, Government Investigations
Chilivis Grubman attorneys have discussed government enforcement efforts related to COVID-19 relief programs. Since Congress enacted the various COVID-19 relief programs, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has actively prosecuted individuals who defraud these...
