Labs in Court: A Full Circle
Cases filed or resolved by the U.S. Department of Justice in the fourth quarter reveal the same compliance issues from early in 2024
Author Information
Seth B. Orkand
Seth B. Orkand, partner with Robinson + Cole, is co-chair of the firm’s Government Enforcement and Internal Investigations team. A former federal prosecutor, he represents clinical laboratories and other healthcare providers in government enforcement actions related to the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 (EKRA), among other federal and state healthcare laws.
Posts by the Author
September 2024 Labs in Court
Recent DOJ settlements continue to focus on issues involving medical necessity and marketer compensation
June 2024 Labs in Court
Examining DOJ and OIG investigations of labs and their owners: Recent cases show continued focus on the usual enforcement targets.
Compliance Perspectives-lcaEnforcement-lcaEssentialLab Industry AdvisorDanielle H. TangorreSeth B. Orkand
Staying on Top of Medical Necessity and Marketer Compliance
Recent enforcement actions show that clinical laboratories must remain vigilant about compliance relating to these areas
February 2024 Labs in Court
Recent cases show labs should be wary of issues such as improper relationships, medical necessity, kickbacks, and potential telehealth fraud.
