Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Medicare/Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Anti‑Kickback Statute (the “Statute”) is alive, still with us and as viable as ever. The Statute provides that the offer or payment, as well as the solicitation or receipt, of “any remuneration” in exchange for … Continue reading →

The federal government announced on Tuesday that it had recovered nearly $4.1 billion through its fraud prevention and enforcement efforts. This is the largest sum ever recovered in a single year.  Following is the Press Release: News Release FOR IMMEDIATE … Continue reading →

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a 262 month sentence for a Tennessee physician for selling prescriptions for controlled substances.  Following is the courts decision: No. 10-6034 UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT UNITED STATES … Continue reading →