How does the recent DOJ and HHS announcement of the formation of a joint False Claims Act Working Group impact health care providers, contractors, and other federally funded entities?
The new working group is focused on the health care sector, continuing a broader push to enhance enforcement around fraud, waste, and abuse.
This follows the DOJ’s recent memorandum expanding the FCA’s reach to include violations of federal civil rights laws by recipients of federal funding, as part of its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative.
Health care providers, contractors, and other federally funded entities should be proactive in reviewing their policies to ensure compliance.
Bochner PLLC is closely monitoring this development.
