The following is a roundup of recent case settlements and updates of lawsuits filed under the qui tam, or whistle-blower, provision of the False Claims Act.
1. $89M Judgment Entered Against Florida Oncologist in False Claims Act Case
An $89 million judgment was entered against
2. Court Dismisses $50M False Claims Act Case Against Huron Consulting Group
The U.S. Appeals Court for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a False Claims Act lawsuit against Chicago-based Huron Consulting Group.
3. Shands HealthCare to Pay Additional $3.25M in Whistle-Blower Case Settlement
Gainesville, Fla.-based Shands HealthCare agreed to pay an additional $3.25 million to settle allegations six of its facilities violated the False Claims Act by submitting fraudulent claims to Medicare, TRICARE and Medicaid.
4. Government Intervenes in False Claims Act Lawsuit Against IPC The Hospitalist
The government intervened in a False Claims Act lawsuit against North Hollywood, Calif.-based IPC The Hospitalist Company and its subsidiaries for allegedly overcharging government healthcare programs by millions.
5. Omnicare to Pay $124M to Settle False Claims, Anti-Kickback Allegations
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Omnicare — the nation's largest provider of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy services to nursing homes — agreed to pay the government $124.24 million to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute.
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