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Raytheon Company, RTX Corporation, and Nightwing Group, LLC, have agreed to pay $8.4 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act by failing to meet cybersecurity requirements in their federal contracts. These violations were related to the Department of Defense (DoD) contracts that required contractors to comply with specific cybersecurity standards to safeguard […]

On February 27, 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana announced that Community Health Care Solutions, LLC (CHCS), a counseling service based in Shreveport, Louisiana, and the estate of its deceased owner, Yolanda Burnom, have agreed to pay a total of $4.6 million to resolve allegations of Medicaid fraud. The charges […]

In a recent legal resolution, Providence Park, Inc., operating as Ascension Living Providence Village, and Ascension Providence, formerly known as Providence Health Services of Waco, have agreed to pay $6.5 million to settle allegations under the Federal False Claims Act and the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act. This case stems from the submission […]

In a recent case, healthcare providers and laboratory marketers agreed to pay over $19 million to resolve kickback allegations. This settlement stems from violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute, which is designed to prevent improper financial incentives in healthcare, ensuring that medical decisions remain focused on patient welfare. Understanding the Allegations The case involved several medical […]

Healthcare Associates, a healthcare organization, has been ordered to pay $16.5 million for committing Medicare fraud. This case stems from allegations that the organization knowingly billed Medicare for services that were either unnecessary or not provided, a significant violation of federal healthcare regulations. The judgment comes after an extensive investigation revealed that Healthcare Associates misrepresented […]

Understanding the $11 Million Medicare Fraud Settlement Health Net Federal Services LLC, along with Centene Corporation, has agreed to pay over $11 million to resolve allegations related to fraudulent claims submitted to the Medicare program. The settlement, which follows an investigation by the Department of Justice, highlights the company's submission of improper claims for services […]

Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers Agrees to Pay $29M to Resolve Alleged False Claims In a significant development for the healthcare industry, Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers of New York has agreed to pay $29 million to resolve allegations related to false claims made to the federal government. This case, which stems from alleged violations […]

Overview of the False Claims Act Settlement An Ohio physician, Dr. Ronald F. Ambrosia, has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle allegations under the False Claims Act. The case involved fraudulent Medicare claims concerning electro-acupuncture devices. Dr. Ambrosia, based in Powell, Ohio, provided electrical nerve pulse stimulation services across various facilities in the state between […]

Athira Pharma Inc., a biotech company based in Bothwell, Washington, has agreed to pay $4.06 million to resolve allegations related to the False Claims Act (FCA) for not disclosing research misconduct. The case stems from actions by the company's former CEO, Leen Kawas, who allegedly falsified and manipulated scientific images in her doctoral dissertation and […]

Medicare Advantage fraud has made headlines once again, as Independent Health, a leading provider of Medicare Advantage plans, has agreed to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit for up to $98 million. This settlement comes after allegations that the company knowingly submitted invalid diagnosis codes to Medicare in order to inflate payments. Background on the […]