The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently introduced a new whistleblower program, designed to incentivize individuals to report corporate misconduct not covered by other existing programs. This blog will provide an overview of this program, its goals, and some concerns...
Whistleblowers
How a Higher Bar Could Impact Whistleblowers in False Claims Act Cases
In a recent oral argument, the First Circuit Court hinted at a higher standard for proving cases under the False Claims Act (FCA), particularly those involving the Anti-Kickback Statute. This potential change has significant implications for whistleblowers and the...
Understanding the End of Chevron Deference and Its Impact
On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision to overturn a judicial principle known as the "Chevron Deference." This change could have substantial implications for various areas of law, including False Claims Act whistleblower cases and federal...
Hoyer Law Group Helps Secure $1.3 Million Settlement in False Claims Act Case
Hoyer Law Group, in partnership with co-counsel Donna MacKenzie of Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace, is pleased to announce a significant settlement in a False Claims Act case against Averhealth. The case, involving allegations of fraudulent drug testing...
Combating SBA Fraud: New Rule Bars Self-Certification for SDVOSBs
Fraud within the Small Business Administration (SBA) programs has long been a concern, particularly within the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) sector. This blog delves into the rampant fraud issues and explores the significant changes in the...
What Is The Whistleblower Protection Act?
The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989, 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)(8)-(9), Pub.L. 101-12 as amended (“WPA”), is a United States federal law that protects federal whistleblowers who work for the government and report the possible existence of an activity constituting a...
DOJ Renews Focus on Medicare Advantage Plan Fraud in 2024
False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlements reached record-breaking numbers in fiscal year 2023. The majority of the settled FCA actions involved the healthcare industry, with $1.8 billion attributed to settlements related to managed care providers, hospitals, pharmacies,...
Anti-Kickback Causation Standard Leads to Circuit Split
A split continues among the federal appellate courts on the proper causation standard to apply in False Claims Act ("FCA") cases that are based on the Anti-Kickback Statute “AKS”). The split between courts is set to expand into the First Circuit, which will hear an...
New Areas of Fraud Emerge Due to the Expansion of Telehealth
New Areas of Fraud Emerge Due to the Expansion of Telehealth What is Telehealth? Telehealth/telemedicine allows your doctor to provide care without an in-person office visit. Telehealth is primarily done online on patients’ computers, tablets, or smartphones....
Fighting Defense Contractor Fraud
Defense contractor fraud continues to be one of the most active areas of False Claims Act (qui tam) litigation in the U.S. This type of fraud generally occurs when defense contractors submit false claims to the government regarding the products they manufacture or the...