Articles Tagged With: DOJ
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Know How False Claims Act Works to Prevent Violations
Understanding the ins and outs of the False Claims Act can prevent violations and improve the outcome if the government or a whistleblower does allege fraud and abuse. False Claims Act investigations are almost impossible to avoid for large companies, so risk managers must thoroughly understand the law.
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DOJ Withdraws Support for Antitrust Safety Zones in Healthcare
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division recently withdrew its support from three joint statements with the Federal Trade Commission that created antitrust safety zones for the healthcare industry. Risk managers should consider how this change affects their employer’s exposure to antitrust charges. -
Fake Diplomas Pose Risk to Healthcare Employers
Employees with falsified credentials can pose a serious threat to patient safety and expose healthcare employers to great liability. Civil and regulatory consequences can occur.
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Whistleblowers Not Needed for False Claims Act Enforcement
The federal government can detect False Claims Act violations without alert from a whistleblower, a development that could lead to a greater risk of investigations for healthcare organizations. The government is using its own sophisticated data analytics to identify potential False Claims Act cases.
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Reporting Misdeeds: How and When to Use Disclosure Protocol
Once a risk manager realizes the organization may have violated laws or regulations, the best course of action might be to report the violation instead of hoping no one will discover it. Self-disclosure can offer many advantages that result in lesser penalties and other consequences. But it is important to know when to report and how to do it advantageously. -
Department of Justice Halts Enforcement and Civil Penalties
The Executive Office for United States Attorneys recently announced that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has temporarily halted enforcement actions and the collection of civil penalties. The original period ran through May 31, but DOJ said it may extend the period.
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DOJ Sues Two Hospital Systems For Allocating Marketing Territories
The Department of Justice announced recently that it is suing Charleston (WV) Area Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV, for unlawfully agreeing to allocate territories for the marketing of healthcare services, a move that DOJ says deprived consumers of the benefits of access to important information about competing healthcare providers.