In recent years, the government has intensified its scrutiny of healthcare providers, with a particular focus on pharmacies. Independent pharmacies and pharmacy owners must be aware of a growing trend in government investigations regarding the... Read More
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Beginning in March 2020 with the shutdown orders effectuated by Governor Phil Murphy, the various licensing boards organized under the State of New Jersey, Division of Consumer Affairs, experienced a significant decrease in activity. The state was... Read More
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The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) regulates and categorizes human cell and tissue products (“HCT/Ps”) based on the public health risks they pose. HCT/Ps are biological products that are used to repair, replace or regenerate human... Read More
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In February, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued an advisory opinion regarding a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s proposal to provide a free 14-day supply of its drug to patients experiencing delays in the insurance approval process.... Read More
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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
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The healthcare and life science industries should be aware of the recent increase in False Claims Act (“FCA”) or “whistleblower” cases. In fiscal year 2022, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recovered $2.2 billion under the FCA. In 2021,... Read More
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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
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Frier Levitt Partner Guillermo J. Beades was quoted in a Part B News article, “Be Careful About Upcoding; DOJ May Come After it as a False Claim” by Roy Edroso. “It’s very rare for audits to be converted to civil or criminal actions,”... Read More
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On February 22, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a corporate Voluntary Self-Disclosure policy (the “Policy”) that applies to all United States Attorney’s Offices (“USAOs”), effective immediately. The articulated goal... Read More
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