Florida Hospice Whistleblower Lawsuit
September 10, 2012
“Hospice” has been defined as a “facility or program designed to provide a caring environment for meeting the physical and emotional needs of the terminally ill.” (Source) Medicare provides hospice care benefits to Medicare beneficiaries who have a terminal illness (a lif[...]
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Medical Device Manufacturer Settles False Claims Act Lawsuit
June 10, 2012
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on May 31, 2012 that the large medical device manufacturer St. Jude Medical Inc. has agreed to pay the United States $3.65 million to settle civil claims made against it under the False Claims Act (commonly referred to as whistleblower claims, or more formal[...]
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Health Care Fraud And Abuse – 2010
July 19, 2011
The Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program (HCFAC) that was established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) coordinates federal, state, and local health care fraud and abuse enforcement actions. How Big Of A Problem Is Health Care Fraud And Abuse In[...]
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