The Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Government”) and Bartell Drug, Inc. (“Bartell”), a Washington State pharmacy chain of approximately 70 pharmacies, recently reached a civil settlement in which Bartell agreed to pay a fine... Read More
A compounding pharmacy based in Kentucky, and its owner, admitted on October 29, 2020 in federal court to unlawful distribution of compounded prescription drugs. The Pharmacy pleaded guilty to unlawful distribution of substances that the FDA had... Read More
You may have heard the phrase "CMS investigation." Unlike a CMS audit, which is administrative in nature, a CMS investigation usually connotes a federal criminal investigation of suspected health care fraud. A CMS investigation will likely be... Read More
On September 9, 2020, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced an acute care hospital located in West Virginia (Hospital) agreed to pay the United States a total of Five-Hundred Million Dollars to resolve claims that it violated the Federal False... Read More
Inspections are not uncommon in the world of healthcare and life sciences. State licensing boards, DEA, and other oversight agencies at times assert a right to inspect a medical practice or pharmacy. They usually show up unscheduled and at an... Read More
In a continuing effort by various federal and state agencies to stop COVID-19 related frauds, the FDA has implemented “Operation Quack Hack.” As such, the FDA has issued close to 50 warning letters, and estimates that it will issue hundreds more... Read More
The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused a significant shift in the way we all do business. Its effect on the Government has likewise been profound. In response to the Pandemic, U.S. Attorney General Barr announced a shift in priorities in a March 16, 2020... Read More
PINE BROOK, New Jersey – (January 24, 2020) Healthcare and Life Sciences Law Firm Frier Levitt is teaming up with Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers (PRI), New York State medical malpractice insurer, to present a webinar on“Government Enforcement... Read More
According to recent statistics released by the Department of Justice (DOJ), federal government enforcement actions targeting the health care and pharmaceutical industries have risen over the past year by about 5%. In 2019, the DOJ brought in over $3... Read More
As legal counsel to providers in an ever-changing healthcare landscape, Frier Levitt recognizes the importance of monitoring proposed, pending and recently enacted legislation and/or rulemaking that affects our clients. From time-to-time,... Read More