Federal Court Explains “Willfulness” Excludes Good Faith Acts Under the Criminal Anti-Kickback Statute
The federal Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) is a criminal law that forbids knowingly and intentionally offering […]
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Are Whistleblower Cases Under the Federal False Claims Act Without Government Intervention Unconstitutional?
A recent ruling on September 30, 2024, by a federal judge in Florida has stirred […]
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ATTENTION HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS: USDOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs
On September 23, 2024, the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
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Public Health Law Section 18-c: New Consent Rules and Industry Confusion
In a move toward enhancing patient rights, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) […]
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The End of Chevron Deference and Its Impact on the Health Care Industry
On June 28th, 2024, the United States Supreme Court released its decision ending the doctrine […]
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The Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s Accommodation Demands on Employers: What You Should Know
On June 27, 2023, the United States Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) […]
Read PostChevron Deference and Its Impact on the Health Care Industry
On January 17, 2024, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on two cases […]
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GIFT CARDS: Can You Use Them in Your Health Care Business?
US HHS OIG Advisory Opinion No. 23-15 On January 3, 2024, The United States Department […]
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ATTENTION HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: U.S. Department of Labor Revises the Independent Contractor Classification Rule
On January 9, 2024, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor […]
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ATTENTION MEDICAID PROVIDERS: UPDATED Policy on Loss of Records Due to an Unforeseen Event
Have you lost some or all of your Medicaid provider records due to an unforeseen […]
Read PostIs All Forgiven by Corporations Coming Clean? The U.S. Department of Justice Unveils Its New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
On February 22, 2023, U.S. Attorneys for the Southern District of New York and Eastern […]
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Important SCOTUS Decision for Providers On False Claims Act Cases: When Do You Know Submitting Claims Is Wrong?
Under federal law, what must the state of mind of a health care provider be […]
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New US HHS OIG Compliance Guidance Tool
On November 6th, 2023, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector […]
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Alert: Opportunity for Health Care Providers to Give Policy Input to State Officials
In Executive Order 23, Governor Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Health (“DOH”) to […]
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OA Alert: Supreme Court to Address the FCA Scienter Standard
FCA Background The False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq. (“FCA”), prohibits persons […]
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