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California Hospital Pays $10.25M to Settle False Claims Allegations Sutter Health's Stark Law Violations Sutter Health, a prominent healthcare provider in California, has agreed to pay $10.25 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. This settlement stems from accusations that Sutter Health violated the Stark Law, which prohibits hospitals from billing Medicare […]

Pennsylvania State University has reached a $1.25 million settlement with the Department of Justice to resolve allegations related to non-compliance with contractual cybersecurity requirements. Understanding the Settlement The case centered on Penn State's alleged failure to meet mandatory cybersecurity standards while receiving federal contracts. This settlement represents a significant development in the enforcement of cybersecurity compliance […]

A California-based mobile phlebotomy laboratory and its owners have agreed to pay $135,000 to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare for blood testing services and travel mileage. This settlement highlights the ongoing efforts to combat healthcare fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. Nature of the Fraud The case centers around allegations of improper billing for […]

A significant Medicare fraud settlement has been reached in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where Apple Corporate Wellness, Inc. (now operating as Bryn Medical Center and Basket Medical PLLC) has agreed to pay over $1.1 million to resolve allegations of improper billing practices. Details of the Fraudulent Billing Scheme The case centers around the improper billing of electro-acupuncture […]

In a shocking case of healthcare fraud, Zishan Alvi, the co-owner of a Chicago-based COVID-19 testing laboratory, has pleaded guilty to a massive $14 million fraud scheme. This case highlights the critical importance of whistleblowers in uncovering and reporting healthcare fraud, particularly during times of national crisis. The LabElite Fraud Scheme Zishan Alvi, a 45-year-old […]

In a significant development for whistleblowers and government accountability, NH Learning Solutions Corporation has agreed to pay $975,000 to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. This settlement highlights the ongoing efforts to combat fraud against government programs and underscores the critical role of whistleblowers in exposing such misconduct. Allegations of Inflated Tuition Benefits […]

In a significant development for healthcare fraud prevention, Precision Toxicology, LLC (doing business as Precision Diagnostics, Inc.) has agreed to pay $27 million to settle allegations of submitting false claims to Medicaid programs across the United States. This settlement, announced by Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez, involves the federal government, the District of Columbia, and […]

This settlement marks a major victory for the U.S. Department of Justice and highlights the ongoing efforts to combat fraud in the healthcare industry. The Case Against Teva Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical Giant Agrees to Massive Payout to Resolve Accusations of Illegal Copayment Assistance and Price Fixing Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its subsidiaries (Teva) have agreed […]

In a significant development in the fight against healthcare fraud, a medical device distributor has agreed to pay over $1 million to resolve allegations of False Claims Act violations. This case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat fraud in the healthcare industry and the crucial role of whistleblowers in exposing such misconduct. Case Overview and […]

In a significant development for healthcare oversight, two former high-ranking Indiana state officials have filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging widespread Medicaid fraud by major insurers and hospitals. This case highlights the critical role of whistleblowers in uncovering and combating healthcare fraud, potentially saving taxpayers millions of dollars. The Whistleblowers and Their Allegations Who Are the Whistleblowers? […]