Behavioral Health Enforcement
Key Points: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a great spike in behavioral health services and a corresponding rise…
Court Strikes Down HIPAA Web Tracking Guidance
In a case brought by the American Hospital Association (AHA), the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued…
Telemedicine Criminal Enforcement Action
Steps to take to comply with laws and regulations The Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to file an indictment…
DOJ Charges 78 Defendants for $2.5 Billion in Healthcare Fraud
Key Points: DOJ recently announced it was charging 78 defendants for their alleged participation in a $2.5 billion health care fraud and…
Federal Enforcement on Falsifying Thousands of Nursing Credentials
Key Points: The DOJ announced more than two dozen individuals were charged in the Southern District of Florida in an…
Sixth Circuit Narrows AKS Remuneration and Causation Standards
Suits must evidence that claims would not have occurred but for the alleged kickback. Causation and remuneration elements of False Claims Act…
Law Firm in $40,000 Settlement With DOJ
A Maryland law firm agreed to pay almost $40,000 as part of a settlement with the DOJ to resolve allegations…
2023 Compliance Updates: DOJ Guidelines Regarding Personal/Communication Devices, Platforms and Messaging Applications
Key Points: In March 2023, DOJ released updated guidance that included how it will consider corporate practices addressing use of…
DOJ and Sentencing Commission Guidelines: Road Map to Compliance Effectiveness
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) stress that an effective compliance program is one that prevents,…
A Road Map to DOJ Enforcement Actions
When the DOJ evaluates a fraud case, it will make it a priority to evaluate the role executive leadership played…
DOJ Continues Its Crackdown on Clinical Laboratory Fraud
Remember to register for the complimentary SAI Global Webinar on “Evidencing Compliance Program Effectiveness (sai360.com),” which will be held on…
Evidencing Compliance Education and Training Effectiveness
Compliance Program Guidance documents issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) call for…