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Sixth Circuit: Violations of Conditions of Participation Insufficient Basis for FCA Claims

[04/02/13]

Posted on April 2, 2013 in False Claims Act Defense

Written by: David B. Honig and Andrew B. Howk

By David B. Honig and Andrew B. Howk In U.S. v. MedQuest, the Sixth Circuit held that violations by a provider of conditions of participation in Medicare were insufficient as a matter of law to “trigger the hefty fines and penalties created by the FCA.” This case was a reaffirmation by the Sixth Circuit... READ MORE

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