In October 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice launched the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative leveraging the federal False Claims Act (FCA) to address cybersecurity-related fraud by government contractors. According to the&n...
The Impact of the ACA’s “Allegations of Credible Fraud” Rule on States and Providers
February 28, 2022
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the ACA) brought health care to millions of uninsured Americans. However, in addition to the creation of health coverage options, this expansive act als...
The Continuing Rise in Drug Compounding Fraud
November 30, 2021
When most people think about pharmaceutical fraud, they may envision pharmacy staff shorting a prescription to pocket a few pills and then overcharging the patient, or taking pharmacy inventory to sell on a shady interne...
Fraud Fallout from the Pandemic
July 19, 2021
Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected the health care industry. In some cases, the effects were fleeting, such as hospital over-crowding and supply chain challenges related to masks, oxygen and vent...
