Federal Enforcement on Falsifying Thousands of Nursing Credentials
Key Points: The DOJ announced more than two dozen individuals were charged in the Southern District of Florida in an…
Sixth Circuit Narrows AKS Remuneration and Causation Standards
Suits must evidence that claims would not have occurred but for the alleged kickback. Causation and remuneration elements of False Claims Act…
Law Firm in $40,000 Settlement With DOJ
A Maryland law firm agreed to pay almost $40,000 as part of a settlement with the DOJ to resolve allegations…
2023 Updated DOJ Compliance Guidelines Regarding Personal/Communication Devices, Platforms and Messaging Applications
Key Points: In March 2023, DOJ released updated guidance that included how it will consider corporate practices addressing use of…
DOJ and Sentencing Commission Guidelines: Road Map to Compliance Effectiveness
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) stress that an effective compliance program is one that prevents,…
DOJ Road Map for Enforcement
When the DOJ evaluates a fraud case, it will make it a priority to evaluate the role executive leadership played…
DOJ Continues Its Crackdown on Clinical Laboratory Fraud
Remember to register for the complimentary SAI Global Webinar on “Evidencing Compliance Program Effectiveness (sai360.com),” which will be held on…
Evidencing Compliance Education and Training Effectiveness
Compliance Program Guidance documents issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) call for…
DOJ Summarizes 2021 Settlements and Judgements
Key Points in DOJ Summarizes 2021 Settlements and Judgements Over $5.6 Billion False Claims Act Settlements Vast majority of cases…
What Compliance Officers Should Do When DOJ or OIG Enforcement Is Imminent
What Organizations Should ExpectWhat Steps to Take Before Settlement When organizations become aware they are the subject of an impending…
$160 Million Medicare Fraud Settlement for Diabetic Testing Supplier
Whistleblower to receive $28.5 million of recovery. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Arriva Medical LLC (Arriva), which was once the…
DOJ Intervenes in Whistleblower Suits Against Kaiser Permanente
Six complaints allege submission of inaccurate diagnosis codes. The Department of Justice (DOJ) intervened in multiple whistleblower complaints alleging that…