Month: August 2004

The Associated Press reports that the False Claims Act has had its biggest impact in the health care industry. The story outlines some of the largest recoveries to date, including $1.7 billion paid by...

The New York Times reported that the United States Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation to determine whether hospitals are overcharging Medicare and other government-funded health...

The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing a whistleblower complaint filed against the world’s largest manufacturer of medical syringes. Becton, Dickinson disclosed the information in an SEC filing....

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced that Accordis, Inc. will pay $1.3 million to settle a False Claims Act suit. The private billing company submitted fraudulent...

Lawyers for the giant disposal company will argue in federal district court in Utah that the suit brought by three whistleblowers should be thrown out. The suit alleges that Envirocare defrauded the government...

A committee of the Monroe County, NY, legislature has approved payment of up to $1,000 to anyone who gives information leading to a conviction for Medicaid or welfare fraud. The proposal must still be...

The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced a settlement with two hospitals and a physician of allegations that the hospitals improperly provided space, equipment, personnel,...

The U.S. Dept. of Justice announced that Schering-Plough Corporation will pay $345 million dollars and plead guilty to criminal charges to resolve criminal and civil liabilities stemming from its fraudulent...