2016

April 18, 2016 Hot Topics

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Qui Tam Lawsuit Filed Against Medical Providers by Medical Society: The Florida Society of Anesthesiologists has filed a qui tam lawsuit against a group of physicians, anesthesiology companies, and ambulatory surgical centers claiming that they violated the federal and Florida False Claims Acts. The lawsuit alleges that the defendant ambulatory centers granted arrangements exclusively to several anesthesia companies owned by the defendant physicians in a kickback scheme. The US Attorney has decided not to get involved at this time, but the investigation remains ongoing.

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Hot Topics – 04/11/2016

April 11, 2016 Hot Topics

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Ten Regional Nursing Home Task Forces to Be Created: The Department of Justice has announced that it will be launching ten regional nursing home task forces throughout the nation through their Elder Justice Initiative. The goal of these task forces is to investigate nursing homes that provide “grossly substandard” care to residents. They will be composed of a members from all levels of government including representatives from the US Attorney’s offices and state Adult Protective Services agencies. For more information, visit

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April 2016

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