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Sixteen hospitals settle allegations of unnecessary outpatient psychotherapy for $15.7M

Sixteen hospitals across seven states have agreed to a $15.7 million settlement with the federal government to resolve claims that the providers improperly billed Medicare for Intensive Outpatient Psychotherapy, according to a Department of Justice statement.

HCR ManorCare hit with False Claims Act complaint

The Department of Justice has filed a False Claims Act  complaint against HCR ManorCare, alleging that the home health provider "knowingly and routinely" submitted Medicare and Tricare claims for rehabilitation therapy services that were not medically necessary.

Whistleblower lawsuit accuses AIDS Healthcare Foundation of $20 million kickback scheme

Three former managers of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) have filed a lawsuit against the nation's largest provider of medical care for HIV and AIDs, alleging violations of the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute.

FCA risk management policies most effective when paired with appropriate enforcement

The False Claims Act dates back to Abraham Lincoln's presidency, but the longevity of the law hasn't alleviated any concerns surrounding it, particularly for those in the healthcare and life sciences industries.

Supreme Court hears False Claims Act case that could have healthcare implications

A False Claims Act case against a water purifying company accused of fraudulently billing the U.S. government could have implications for the healthcare industry, particularly when it comes to whistleblower actions.

Fraud allegations involving respiratory care resolved in 2 states

A recent false claims settlement and perpetrator sentencing highlight the issue of alleged and proven fraud linked to respiratory therapy.

Whistleblowers take on greater role in fraud detection

Fraud fighters use the federal False Claims Act, originally created to oversee the defense industry, to follow the money trail into healthcare. Last year, nearly 88 percent of about $3 billion dollars recovered through whistleblower-filed false claims cases came from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services contractors, The Pittsburg Post-Gazette reported.