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Legal report highlights key takeaways for SNFs regarding False Claims Act liability

A report released by the national law firm McDermott Will & Emroy, looks at concerns related to necessary therapy services provided by skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Legal experts point to the fact that both OIG and CMS have criticized the number of residents needing high level of care, and therapy utilization trends was identified in the OIG's 2015 Work Plan.

Florida cracks down on fraud tied to therapy clinics

A Tampa man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison in a false claims case involving  physical and occupational therapy services, while an Orlando couple was charged with Medicare fraud at their rehab center.