August 11, 2004
Monroe County, NY, panel approves reward to Medicaid fraud whistleblowers
A committee of the Monroe County, NY, legislature has approved payment of up to $1,000 to anyone who gives information leading to a conviction for Medicaid or welfare fraud. The proposal must still be...
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August 09, 2004
Pennsylvania hospitals settle qui tam suit.
The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced a settlement with two hospitals and a physician of allegations that the hospitals improperly provided space, equipment, personnel,...
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August 02, 2004
Schering-Plough will pay $345 million in settlement of price fraud suit
The U.S. Dept. of Justice announced that Schering-Plough Corporation will pay $345 million dollars and plead guilty to criminal charges to resolve criminal and civil liabilities stemming from its fraudulent...
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July 29, 2004
National Law Journal article examines Boston health care fraud unit
In an article in the July 26 issue of the National Law Journal, Leonard Post notes that federal prosecutors in Boston have collected big fines in health care fraud cases but indictments have led to only...
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July 28, 2004
Florida AG investigates pharmaceutical manufacturers wholesale prices
Florida Attorney General Charlie has issued civil subpoenas to six pharmaceutical companies in an investigation focusing on estimated overcharges to the Medicaid program. The subpoenas will help...
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