Sales Representative Who Gave Gift Cards and Personal Checks to Medical Referral Sources Sentenced for Obstructing Federal Investigation of Health Care Offenses During Meeting With Investigators

It is becoming more common to charge individuals for "obstructing" a health care fraud investigation. Recently, on February 8, 201...

Hospice Care Provider Settles False Claims Lawsuit Involving Allegations that Hospice Paid Doctor for Referrals By Donating To Doctor's Charity

On December 2, 2016, Vitas Health Corporation Midwest and related entities agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve allegations that they violated ...

Chicago Psychiatrist Who Received Consulting Fees (Now Called Kickbacks) While Prescribing Clozaril to Patients Sentenced to Nine Months in Federal Prison After Qui Tam Lawsuit Settlement

The consulting arrangements between physicians and pharmaceutical companies are being used to support federal qui tam and criminal cases. On...