Scripps Health to pay $1.5 million to settle claims related to services by unauthorized physical therapists
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 23, 2018
San Diego-based Scripps Health has agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act.
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By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 26, 2013
A provision of the Affordable Care Act on kickbacks could ensnare innocent providers, panelists said at a recent American Health Lawyers Association conference.
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Record haul in False Claims Act cases a reason for nursing homes to be concerned, experts say
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Feb 13, 2023
Legal experts said the long-term care industry should be warned that the Department of Justice’s aggressive pursuit of False Claims Act cases will likely continue.