Recent DOJ False Claims Act News
The Department of Justice recently announced the settlements, listed below, in False Claims Act cases. The False Claims Act permits private parties to sue on behalf of the government those who falsely claim federal funds or avoid paying funds owed to the government. The United States may intervene in and take over the lawsuit. The False Claims Act also allows the whistleblower to receive a share of any funds recovered through the lawsuit. The False Claims Act is one of the most powerful tools to combat government contract fraud.
The government has intervened in three False Claims Act lawsuits and filed a consolidated complaint against HCR ManorCare alleging that ManorCare knowingly and routinely submitted false claims to Medicare and Tricare for rehabilitation therapy services that were not medically reasonable and necessary, the Department of Justice announced. ManorCare is one of the nation’s largest healthcare providers, operating approximately 281 skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in 30 states.
South Florida Doctor Indicted for Medicare Fraud
A South Florida Doctor was charged in a seventy-six count indictment for participating in a Medicare fraud scheme.
The owner of a greater Detroit-area home health care agency pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges in connection with her role in a $2.6 million home health care scheme.
Valencia, California, Doctor Indicted in $6.5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
An indictment was unsealed charging a doctor from Valencia, California, with operating a $6.5 million scheme to defraud the Medicare program by billing Medicare for medical services that were not actually provided.
Related links:
Information on filing a whistleblower rewards claim under the False Claims Act and FCA Resources.
If you have knowledge of False Claims Act violations and would like to know how Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto can help you file a claim, please contact us.
