Recent MD Labs Ruling Has Implications for Test Requisitions and Commissions
A federal appeals court upheld the idea that clinical laboratories can rely on physician orders to justify medical necessity
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Recent Decision in FCA Case Has Key Implications for Labs
The decision deepens a split among circuit courts regarding how to determine liability for false claims
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Labs in Court: A Full Circle
Cases filed or resolved by the U.S. Department of Justice in the fourth quarter reveal the same compliance issues from early in 2024
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Labs in Court: A Focus on Individual Accountability
Recent False Claims Act settlements underscore the government’s emphasis on individual accountability in healthcare fraud matters
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Labs in Court: Two EKRA-Related Cases and Some Usual Suspects
Recent enforcement actions involved usual targets such as COVID-19, genetic, and urine drug testing, but EKRA also made an appearance
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LDTs Rule Update: More Support for Legal Challenges Against FDA
Key clinical laboratory organizations file amicus brief, reiterating that the FDA is overstepping its authority, and its new rule would cause “irreparable patient harm”
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September 2024 Labs in Court
Recent DOJ settlements continue to focus on issues involving medical necessity and marketer compensation
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August 2024 Labs in Court
COVID-19-related schemes dominated recent enforcement efforts, which include a national healthcare fraud enforcement action
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July 2024 Labs in Court
Genetic testing related fraud was a theme in recent enforcement actions involving medical laboratories and lab testing
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June 2024 Labs in Court
Examining DOJ and OIG investigations of labs and their owners: Recent cases show continued focus on the usual enforcement targets.
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May 2024 Labs in Court
Recent enforcement actions and court cases include kickback schemes a-plenty and a reminder to focus on HIPAA compliance
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April 2024 Labs in Court
Recent enforcement actions include convictions and guilty pleas for false claims-related allegations involving toxicology labs.
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February 2024 Labs in Court
Recent cases show labs should be wary of issues such as improper relationships, medical necessity, kickbacks, and potential telehealth fraud.
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