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CMS has published a proposed regulation that would limit the ability of institutional pharmacies to offer pharmacist consultation services to facilities.  CMS believes that relationships between nursing homes and pharmacy suppliers could result in “recommendations that conflict with the best interests of nursing home residents.” The proposed regulation would require facilities to hire independent pharmacists to... READ MORE

The Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act of 2009 (“FERA”) was enacted on May 20, 2009. Among other things, FERA significantly amended the False Claims Act (“FCA”) to make it easier for whistleblowers to bring claims against Medicare and Medicaid providers and other government contractors. It also created an entirely new type of “false claim,” improper... READ MORE