In the 2018 fiscal year, the U.S. Department of Justice recovered billions of dollars on behalf of the federal government from cases involving the False Claims Act. This law holds both individuals and companies responsible for defrauding and taking money from the...
Month: December 2018
Month: December 2018
Whistleblower alerts government to systemic, overcharged shipments
The False Claims Act invites private-citizen whistleblowers to file lawsuits against companies that they believe are engaging in fraud, waste or abuse in government contracting. When these lawsuits are successful, the whistleblower can receive a substantial portion of...
Drug maker settles illegal charity copay claims for $360 million
As drug prices rise in the U.S., some have expressed concerns that charitable payment of drug copays could be contributing to price inflation. This is because, although most patient assistance groups of this type are charities, pharmaceutical companies routinely...
Vascular Access Centers accused of false billing, kickback scheme
Vascular Access Centers L.P., along with 23 subsidiaries and related corporations, has been accused of Medicare fraud, violating the False Claims Act, and violating the Anti-Kickback Statute and have agreed to pay at least $3,825 million to resolve the allegations. If...
