Kentucky $1.74 Million Settlement Illustrates the Danger of Billing Medicare for Nonmedical Urine Drug Tests
A recent False Claims Act settlement from Kentucky represents an unusual variation on a common theme.
Convicted Lab Owner Fails to Report to Prison
In addition to the usual FCA-related fare, an arrest warrant was issued for a convicted lab co-owner after he failed to show up for prison.
Urine Drug & Genetic Testing Remain Top Enforcement Targets
In an analysis of enforcement actions from the end of 2022 to early spring 2023, cases involving urine drug testing were the most prevalent.
Lab Owner Charged in Latest COVID-19 Fraud Crackdown
In the latest major COVID-19-related enforcement action, 18 individuals were charged in various schemes worth more than $490 million.
Medicaid Fraud Recoveries Drop Significantly in 2022
At $1.1 billion, total recoveries in 2022 did exceed $1 billion for the fourth year in a row, but dropped from $1.7 billion in FY 2021