Missouri Hospitals Settles Violation for $34M
Hospitals Engaged in Improper Financial Relationships Two hospitals in Southwest Missouri have reached a $34 million settlement with the federal government to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act. The United States alleged that Mercy Hospital Springfield f/k/a St. John's Regional Health Center, and its … [Read more...] about Missouri Hospitals Settles Violation for $34M
Northrop Grumman Settles Heritage TRW Lawsuit
Heritage TRW Lawsuit Settlement. Northrop Grumman Corporation agreed to settle a joint complaint filed by a former TRW Inc. employee and the U.S. Department of Justice under the qui tam provisions of the civil False Claims Act. The company said it will pay approximately $111 million to settle claims that TRW, acquired by Northrop … [Read more...] about Northrop Grumman Settles Heritage TRW Lawsuit
$2.8 Million False Claims Act Settlement in Case Brought Against Medtronic
Medicaid Fraud Allegations involving Medtronic. Kathleen Kane, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General (AG), has announced that her office joined in a $2.8 million multi-state and federal settlement that involves Medicaid fraud allegations involving ‘Medtronic’. The AG’s office indicated that it joined in the multi-million-dollar … [Read more...] about $2.8 Million False Claims Act Settlement in Case Brought Against Medtronic
Survey, Study Reveal Increase in Whistleblower Retaliation
The Most Successful Protection for Whistleblowers. A new study and a separate survey indicate that corporate whistleblowers are suffering from increasing retaliation after making whistleblower reports. Meanwhile, the United States Chamber of Commerce has recently initiated what experts are describing as an aggressive lobbying … [Read more...] about Survey, Study Reveal Increase in Whistleblower Retaliation
Justice Department Settles False Claims Case with Medtronic for $4.4 Million
In an announcement last week, the U.S. Department of Justice said it had reached an agreement with medical device maker Medtronic for violations of the False Claims Act. The announced settlement is $4.4 million. The Justice Department brought action against Medtronic for false statements about medical equipment to sold to the … [Read more...] about Justice Department Settles False Claims Case with Medtronic for $4.4 Million
