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Changes in Federal Enforcement Cases and the Stark Law May Benefit Health Care Providers

Posted on March 16, 2018 by
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Some recent changes in federal law and in federal agency interpretation of federal law may both clarify and relieve some regulatory obligations of health care providers. Lessening Dependence on Federal Agency Interpretations of Federal Law In late January, a high ranking official of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) told DOJ litigators they can no […]

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 […]