Harrison Farmer

Mar 30, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Harrison Farmer |Tony Maida

OVERVIEWAfter a rare False Claims Act (FCA) trial—especially one premised on violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)—a federal jury in Minnesota returned a $43 million verdict against Precision Lens, a distributor of medical supplies and devices used in eye surgeries, and its owner, both of which were accused of paying kickbacks to physicians. The verdict triggers potential FCA liability exposure of nearly $490 million.

Mar 29, 2023 | lexology.com | Tony Maida |Harrison Farmer

After a rare False Claims Act (FCA) trial—especially one premised on violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)—a federal jury in Minnesota returned a $43 million verdict against Precision Lens, a distributor of medical supplies and devices used in eye surgeries, and its owner, both of which were accused of paying kickbacks to physicians. The verdict triggers potential FCA liability exposure of nearly $490 million.

Mar 27, 2023 | lexology.com | Monica Wallace |Tony Maida |Emily Cook |Nicholas Alarif |Niya Mack |Harrison Farmer

This issue of McDermott’s Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up highlights significant regulatory activity for February 2023. Wediscuss several criminal and civil enforcement actions that involve Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and beneficiary inducementissues. We also highlight the recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) advisory opinions 23-01 and 23-02, as well as other notabledevelopments, including the US Department of Justice (DOJ) False Claims Act (FCA) Report for FY 2022.