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Abbott Laboratories Settles Kickback Allegations for $160 Million
Recently, Abbott Laboratories agreed to pay $160 million to resolve claims that two of its units submitted false claims to…
Sentencing Finally Completed for $189 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Earlier this year, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) wrapped up sentencing in a $189 million Medicare fraud scam…
High Bar for Retaliation Claims Reaffirmed by the Northern District of Ohio
Earlier this year, the Northern District of Ohio reaffirmed the high standard for pleading a retaliation claim under the False…
Medicrea Agrees to $2 Million Settlement Over Kickbacks and Open Payment…
In late May 2021, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced a $2 million settlement…
Six Individuals Sentenced for Their Roles in Anti-Kickback and Fraud…
Six individuals were recently sentenced for their connection to multiple health care fraud conspiracies involving kickbacks and…
HHS OIG Gives Green Light to Specific Free Drug Program
Earlier this year, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) issued an advisory opinion…
Court of Appeals Upholds Verdict Against Health Diagnostic Laboratory and…
On February 22, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit rejected challenges to a $114 million qui tam jury…
EHR Vendor Resolves Kickback Allegations, Settling for $18.25 Million
Earlier this year, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an $18.25 million settlement with athenahealth, Inc.…
Insys Therapeutics Founder Settles with the State of New Jersey Over Role…
On January 21, 2021, Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General of New Jersey, announced an anticipated $5 million settlement with John…
Biogen Settles False Claims Act Allegations with the DOJ
At the end of last year, Biogen, Inc. reached a $22 million settlement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to…