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The Knowledge Requirement in a Case Alleging False Claims Act Violations
From PharmacyToday, by David B. Brushwood, BSPharm, JD: This matter involved a pharmacy corporation accused of violating the FCA due to falsification of prior authorization (PA)…
The FTC Hosts Workshop on Private Equity in Health Care
From Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, by John Carroll, Joy Siu, Jake Walker: On March 5, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a workshop…
Public Sector Predictions for Healthcare Utilization in 2024
From VMG Health, by Jordan Tussy, Colin McDermott, Madi Whyde: VMG Health’s analysis of 2024 healthcare sector trends, based on earnings calls from various companies, suggests…
Highlights from OIG’s New Compliance Program Guidance
From Gardner Law: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) released the General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) in November…
Rise in Healthcare Data Breaches & the Impact for Healthcare Providers in 2024
From Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, by Alexis Buese, Eric Setterlund The healthcare sector has seen a significant increase in cyber-threats, especially hacking and ransomware, with…
Insights into Healthcare Provider Compensation Trends for 2024
From VMG Health, by Ben Minnis, Tyler Navarro, Anthony Domanico: Innovative Recruitment Strategies: Healthcare organizations are adopting creative methods to attract and retain physicians due to…
How Hospitals Are Fighting to Keep Their Former Doctors From Seeing Patients
From NBC News, by Shannon Pettypiece: Noncompete agreements, which prevent doctors from seeing patients for one to two years within a geographic region if they leave…
The FDA and the Future of AI Oversight
From Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, by Nicholas Bath Jr., Rachel Sher, Daniel Weinstein: The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report in January 2024…
Cyberattack Shuts Down Pharmacies Across the US
From Brew Healthcare, by Quinn Sental: Change Healthcare, a prominent health tech firm owned by UnitedHealth Group, suffered a cyberattack, disrupting patient payments and prescription processing…