Physicians Practice February 29, 2024
Also the US Department of Health and Human Services is emphasizing cybersecurity.
It’s that time of the year again. Typically, in February of each year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announces settlements and judgements under the False Claims Act (FCA) for the previous fiscal year. For FY2023, these recoveries exceeded $2.68 billion and were the result of the highest number of settlements and judgments in a fiscal year to date – 543 total. Notably, this metric is distinct from the overall annual recovered amount. Not surprisingly, the healthcare sector topped the list of sectors that contributed to the FY2023 recoveries. Some key highlights include:
- Over $1.8 billion related to matters that involved the health care industry, including managed...