In a statement released on June 20, 2023, pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced that it has initiated legal proceedings against certain medical spas, weight loss or wellness clinics, and compounding pharmacies in the U.S. The company is... Read More
Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a joint opinion in the SuperValu and Safeway cases, unanimously holding that the scienter element of the False Claims Act (“FCA”) refers to a defendant’s knowledge and subjective beliefs rather than what an... Read More
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
Continuing its aggressive efforts to combat fraud, waste and abuse in the health care system, the Federal government has focused on providers’ practices related to the disposing of and billing for single-use drugs and biological waste. Frier... Read More
