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CMS’s 60-Day Rule Impacts False Claims Act Liability

[01/10/25]

Posted on January 10, 2025 in False Claims Act Defense, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On January 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) new 60-Day Rule became effective. The 60-Day Rule states several changes, with some changes significantly impacting False Claims Act (“FCA”) liability. Background CMS’s 60-Day Rule is a regulation under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) that requires health care providers and suppliers to... READ MORE

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New DOJ Pilot Program: Enhanced Whistleblower Rewards and Expanded False Claims Act Liability

[08/16/24]

Posted on August 16, 2024 in Health Law News, Litigation Analysis

Published by: Hall Render

Beginning on August 1, 2024, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) launched a three-year Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (the “Program”). This initiative expands the opportunity for health care whistleblowers, adding private health insurance claims to their quiver. It does so by allowing whistleblowers to report corporate misconduct to the DOJ’s Criminal Division through their... READ MORE

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