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Health Care & Hospital Law

Jun. 10, 2009

False Alarms

Health care providers should become familiar with new amendments to the False Claims Act, write Peter B. Hutt II and Robert S. Salcido.

FOCUS COLUMN

By Peter B. Hutt II and Robert S. Salcido

On May 20, President Obama signed the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, which includes substantial amendments to the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. Sections 3729-3733, for the first time since 1986. These amendments significantly expand the scope of liability for individuals and entities that receive government funds, including health care providers and suppliers receiving federal fund...

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