Flipping Over the False Claims Act
It is not surprising that False Claim Act (FCA) and white-collar fraud headlines continue to be dominated by [...]
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The False Claims Act & Procurement Fraud: It’s Not Just for Healthcare
As I’ve noted before, healthcare is by far the industry most targeted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and [...]
Controlling the Crisis Message: Build Trust Early and Often
There comes a time in the life of many businesses where there’s an internal crisis, and even worse, it becomes [...]
Can Politeness to the Press Help in a Crisis?
While you may have had your fill of election news and politics, it’s worth taking an objective view of recent White [...]
Another One: DOJ Obtains Major Settlement with EHR Developer
If you follow this blog regularly, you are familiar with me preaching about electronic health records (EHR) systems [...]
Key Takeaways from DOJ’s Annual FCA Recoveries Press Release: FY 2020 Edition
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, come gather around ye olde water cooler (virtually, you know, because COVID), [...]
How Well are Sellers Protected from Post-Closing Claims? The Answer May Depend on a Single Magic Word: “Completeness”
The formula for a well-written M&A agreement is quite simple: (i) a buyer bargains for certain representations [...]
Telehealth and Genetic Testing: The Nashville Experience
In my first SRVH blog, I wrote about federal charges brought in the Middle District of Tennessee against Dr. James [...]
HHS-OIG Issues First Special Fraud Alert in Six Years: A Warning for Healthcare Providers Participating in Sponsored Speaker Programs
On November 16, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) issued its [...]
