Nov 2, 2021 | Government Investigations
On November 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that WeCare Pharmacy, LLC, in Tampa Bay, Florida, would permanently close and some of its employees would be permanently banned from owning, managing, or operating a pharmacy. WeCare Pharmacy, its...
Oct 29, 2021 | Government Investigations
On October 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a settlement agreement with two pain management physicians relating to medically unnecessary urine drug testing. According to the government, the settlement stems from a False Claim Act (“FCA”)...
Oct 25, 2021 | DOJ, Government Investigations, Health Care
On October 19, the Department of Justice announced that it had issued its Annual Report to Congress on its Activities to Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse. The Report begins with a quote from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, which reads in part, “The COVID-19 pandemic...
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...
Aug 24, 2021 | Government Investigations
In January 2021, Chilivis Grubman attorneys discussed government enforcement actions related to COVID-19 relief funds and particularly, a guilty plea by Austin Hsu in a large scheme to defraud several COVID-19 relief fund programs. As discussed in January, Mr. Hsu...
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...
