Feb 27, 2024 | Health Care, Health Care Fraud, Healthcare Transactions
The DOJ just announced that Dr. John Thropay, former radiation oncologist, was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and four counts of health care fraud. A California federal jury convicted Thropay for his role in a $2.8 million Medicare...
Feb 23, 2024 | False Claims Act, Fraud Investigations, Government Investigations, Health Care, Health Care Fraud, Medicare and Medicaid, White Collar Crime
On February 22, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its annual False Claims Act (FCA) statistics for Fiscal Year 2023. The DOJ’s press release announced the “highest number of settlements and judgments in history,” at 543 total settlements and judgments....
Feb 9, 2024 | DOJ, False Claims Act, Fraud Investigations, Health Care, Health Care Fraud
Recently, as I scrolled through my Google News Alert email for “False Claims Act,” one government press release caught my eye. The title – “National Roofing Company Settles PPP Fraud Allegations for $9 Million” – while certainly noteworthy, was not what interested...
Feb 7, 2024 | Health Care
At Chilivis Grubman, we strive to keep you abreast of crucial developments in healthcare regulations. In December, we notified you of significant changes to telemedicine prescribing by the Georgia Composite Medical Board (the Board). The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy...
Feb 1, 2024 | Health Care
The DOJ announced that Peter Stoll III, former employee of a medical device company located in Pennsylvania, will serve prison time for falsifying U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) documents. Stoll was employed as a regulatory affairs specialist, and he was...
Dec 21, 2023 | Health Care
Chilivis Grubman attorneys aim to keep you informed about key developments in healthcare regulations. This article provides a comprehensive update on the evolving landscape of telemedicine prescriptions in Georgia and the recent changes introduced by the Georgia...
