Settlement of Whistleblower Claims under False Claims Act Points out Importance of Submitting Accurate Medicare and Medicaid Claims

In a legal development, a Chicago health care company and its former owners will pay nearly $2 million to resolve allegations of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid. This settlement follows whistleblower claims by a former employee and highlights the importance of accurate billing practices. The case reveals the use of proprietary software to generate inflated claims, raising compliance questions. Discover the implications of this settlement for health care providers and patients.

Qui Tam Relators Beware: The Federal Government Can Flip-Flop on Control of False Claims Act Cases

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified that the federal government can intervene and dismiss a qui tam False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit at any point, even after initially declining involvement. This ruling raises concerns for whistleblowers who may invest years in a case only to see it dismissed, increasing the stakes for relators. Discover the implications of this ruling for future FCA cases.