Retina Institute Settles with Government for $6.65 Million Over Allegations of False Claims Act Violations
On October 2, 2019, Retina Institute of California Medical Group (RIC), along with its former CEO and several physicians, agreed to pay $6.65 million to resolve
DOJ Aggressively Pursues Astounding Health Care Fraud in 2019
In the first half of 2019, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has shown that it intends to aggressively pursue health care providers who
Young Law Group Whistleblower Lawsuit Against INSYS Results in $225 Million Settlement of Allegations Involving Opioid Sales and Marketing Abuses
INSYS Agrees to Global Resolution of Claims Arising from Separate DOJ Criminal and Civil Investigations The Department of Justice announced that INSYS Therapeutics, Inc. (“INSYS”)
The DNA of Medicare Fraud & the False Claims Act
Genetic Testing Laboratory Pays $2 Million to Settle Allegations of Medicare Fraud The Justice Department announced a settlement last month with GenomeDx Biosciences Corp. (“GenomeDx”), a genetic
Alleged Nationwide Kickback Scheme by Teva Pharmaceuticals Heads to Trial
Young Law Group, Philadelphia, PA. Chief U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled on February 27th that a False Claims Act suit brought by two former
The Hefty High Price of Attempted Whistleblower Retaliation
It is critical that whistleblowers are able to speak up anonymously and without fear of retaliation if they want to raise concerns. Barclays fined $15 Million for
5G Cancer Risks: Asbestos of a New Generation?
5G implementation is proceeding straightaway despite serious concerns raised by numerous credible researchers and scientists. The next generation of cell phone technology could pose serious
Pharmacy and Drug Fraud: A Prescription for Imprisonment and Big Fines
Drug Fraud Since 2018 A number of civil settlements and criminal convictions involving pharmacy and drug fraud in 2018 have highlighted a longstanding problem that
Greater Incentives for Customs Fraud Created by New High Tariffs
Setting the Stage for Customs Fraud Domestic importers are paying record amounts in customs duties due to a recent surge in the number of new
Electronic Health Records: A Prognosis for Severe Missteps and Potential Fraud
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the Department of Veterans Affairs is in discussions with Apple to provide portable electronic health records (“EHRs”) to military
Sobering News of Surging Fraud in the Addiction Treatment Industry
The opioid epidemic has exacted an immeasurable cost on our country in both human and financial costs. It has also given rise to a new
Do Drug and Healthcare Ads Push Ethical Boundaries?
In the past four years, pharmaceutical companies have more than doubled their healthcare ad spending, making it the second-fastest growing ad category in the nation.
Behind the Opioid Epidemic
Contributing to the Opioid Epidemic The United States Department of Justice and numerous state governments have intervened in numerous qui tam whistleblower suits, including one
CFTC Issues Record $30 Million Fine for Spoofing to Deutsche Bank
Record Fine Against Deutsche Bank The CFTC announced enforcement actions against three banks and six individuals for spoofing at the end of January. The three
Key Whistleblower Changes in Bipartisan Budget Act
Bipartisan Budget Act to Help End 2nd Federal Government Shutdown The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, passed overnight and signed this morning by President Trump
False Claims Act Whistleblowers Paid $392 Million in Fiscal Year 2017
A Big Year for the False Claims Act The Department of Justice recovered more then $3.7 billion in settlements and judgments in Fiscal Year 2017
Collected Proceeds Clarification for IRS Whistleblowers Dropped from Tax Bill
Definition of Collected Proceeds Dropped The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that the reconciliation of the tax legislation has dropped the definition of collected proceeds
Latest Settlement Reveals Mortgage Fraud Continued Years After Financial Crisis Ended
Mortgage Fraud Continues We are reaching the end of a decade since mortgage fraud hit its peak in 2007. However, the latest settlement by IberiaBank