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Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Florida Compounding Pharmacy’s FCA Suit

Pharmacy Law Blog

She accused RS and Gobea of charging Tricare, Medicare and Medicaid excessively high rates for certain compounded drugs. All rights reserved. The relator McKenzie Stepe, a former RS sales representative, originally filed her complaint in December 2013. Compounding Pharmacy Can’t Escape Tricare FCA Suit.” December 4, 2017).

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Florida Woman Lands Herself 6.5 Years in Prison, Owes $45 Million for Medicare Fraud Scheme

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On November 22, 2017, a Florida woman who was accused of a $45 million Medicare fraud, received a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence, following a 2016 U.S. However, the Justices agreed with the defendant that the freeze o f all her assets kept her from paying her attorney. By George F. Indest III, J.D., To read more on the U.S.

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Alabama Doctor and 3 Nurse Practitioners Charged With Running Fraudulent Pill Mill

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Department of Justice (DOJ), all four allegedly dispensed controlled substances inappropriately, unlawfully and for non-medical reasons. At the Health Law Firm, we provide legal services for all health care providers and professionals. All rights reserved. According to the U.S. The Alleged Pill Mill. Indest III, P.A.

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Little Known Facts About State and DOH Investigations That Could Save Your Professional License

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You do not have to make any statement at all to an investigator. This will then result in your exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, and you debarment/exclusion from all government contracting or employment. All rights reserved. We recommend you never speak to an investigator or make any statement.

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Little Known Facts About State and DOH Investigations That Could Save Your Professional License

Pharmacy Law Blog

You do not have to make any statement at all to an investigator. This will then result in your exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, and you debarment/exclusion from all government contracting or employment. All rights reserved. We recommend you never speak to an investigator or make any statement.

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Bonus Features – September 17, 2023 – 20% of healthcare marketers worried about job security amid AI adoption, 53% of executives using AI to address drug diversion “very confident” in their efforts, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. News Comments rolled in on the proposed Calendar Year 2024 Physician Fee Schedule.

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