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When Can Violation of a Condition of Participation Result in False Claims Act Liability? Update on Escobar’s Materiality Standard

Posted on November 17, 2016 by
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In June, I published a blog article on a decision of the United States Supreme Court that appeared to change the law applicable to “false certification” in the 7th Judicial Circuit Circuit.  The Supreme Court decision in Universal Health Services v. United States ex rel. Escobar, 136 S. Ct. 1989 (2016), (“Escobar”) opened the door to […]