The Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act of 2009 (“FERA”) was enacted on May 20, 2009. Among other things, FERA significantly amended the False Claims Act (“FCA”) to make it easier for whistleblowers to bring claims against Medicare and Medicaid providers and other government contractors. It also created an entirely new type of “false claim,” improper... READ MORE
UPDATED – Retention of Overpayments under FERA and the ACA
Posted on January 6, 2011 in False Claims Act Defense
Written by: David B. Honig
