Frier Levitt attorneys speak with prosecutors, Boards of Pharmacies, PBM auditors, wholesalers, and the like on a daily basis on behalf of pharmacies nationally. We regularly spot trends and report back to the industry. We are closely monitoring... Read More
Combatting opioid diversion remains a top priority for regulators and enforcement agencies. In that vein, there continues to be enhanced scrutiny on healthcare professionals over opioid prescriptions. As highlighted by recent Department of... Read More
Earlier this month, the DOJ announced that a pharmacy owner pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud for his involvement in an $8.3 million scheme. The individual was an owner of three pharmacies that paid kickbacks to telemarketers... Read More
On June 29, 2022, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the formation of the New England Prescription Opioid (NEPO) Strike Force. This strike force will investigate and vigorously prosecute healthcare providers involved in healthcare fraud... Read More
According to the DOJ’s indictment, Ms. Lavache prescribed DME for Medicare beneficiaries without conducting any consultations with the said beneficiaries. As a result, she allegedly caused the submission of false claims to Medicare totaling... Read More
Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that to secure convictions under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) for excessive prescribing of controlled substances, including opioids, prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable... Read More
Last week, the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") announced that an orthopedic surgeon had been indicted by a federal grand jury due to his alleged involvement in a $10 million fraudulent healthcare scheme. According to the DOJ, the surgeon... Read More
The government increasingly has its sights set on various healthcare frauds that result in major financial losses to its healthcare programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. Recently, the expanded enforcement efforts have included the foot... Read More
Physician-Ancillary Provider Relationship Strategies: How to Structure Arrangements That Comport with Federal Anti-Kickback, Stark and Licensing Issues In this presentation from the "Business of Pain Medicine Symposium: 21st Century Challenges... Read More
