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...
May 3, 2021 | Fraud Investigations, Government Investigations, Health Care, White Collar Crime
In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced “Operation Brace Yourself,” which resulted in charges against 24 criminal defendants and adverse administrative actions against 130 DME companies. Operation Brace Yourself was a nationwide scheme related to...
Apr 21, 2021 | DOJ, Fraud Investigations, Health Care, White Collar Crime
Ivan Scott, of Florida, was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare for genetic testing. Scott was the owner of Scott Global, an Orlando telemarketing call center. Through his company,...
Feb 26, 2021 | COVID-19 Related Law, Fraud Investigations, White Collar Crime
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) continues to go after anyone who misuses CARES Act funds. Created to address the financial strain the COVID-19 pandemic forced on individuals and businesses alike, the CARES Act has also become the target of fraudsters and scammers...
Feb 17, 2021 | COVID-19 Related Law, Fraud Investigations, Government Investigations, Medicare and Medicaid, White Collar Crime
On February 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the first criminal charges for the misappropriation of funds designated for medical providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the press release, Ms. Amina Abbas owned a home health...
