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Feb 26, 2026

Arizona Hospital Agrees to Pay $5.6M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to AKS & Stark

On Tuesday February 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that an Arizona surgical hospital–Southwest Orthopedic and Spine Hospital, doing business as OASIS Hospital–as well as United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and a jointly-owned surgery center (Dignity/USP Phoenix Surgery Centers) agreed to pay $5.6 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims […]

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Aug 14, 2025

False Claims Act Risks for Healthcare Private Equity Investors

The federal False Claims Act (FCA) represents one of – if not the – top regulatory and liability risk that healthcare providers face when doing business with federal healthcare programs (FHPs) including Medicare and Medicaid. The FCA prohibits, among other things, knowingly submitting false or fraudulent claims to FHPs. Violations of the FCA can result […]

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Apr 2, 2025

Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Wells Fargo Over Prescription Drug Costs: A Win for Employers in Healthcare Benefit Management

A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo filed by a group of former employees who accused the bank of violating its fiduciary responsibilities by allowing its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), Express Scripts, to overcharge for prescription drugs. The ruling has significant implications for employers and their management of healthcare benefits, especially as […]

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Mar 18, 2025

Dr. Oz Faces Scrutiny During Senate Confirmation Hearing for CMS Administrator

On March 14, Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing. During the two-and-a-half-hour session, Dr. Oz navigated a range of questions from lawmakers, mostly deflecting concerns and refraining from providing direct answers on key issues. […]

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