Lexology November 19, 2024
Investment in the healthcare industry requires careful consideration, as it involves numerous distinct areas of the law. Venable’s Private Equity Investment in Healthcare webinar series explores the unique issues and timely developments that shape deals within the industry.
In the third webinar in this series, partner John Roberts moderated a conversation between partner Valerie Cohen and associates Morenike Oyebade and Sophia Porotsky in a discussion of the major federal fraud and abuse laws, and the risks involved in private equity investments in the healthcare sector.
The False Claims Act
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a powerful tool for regulators and whistleblowers seeking to punish fraud against the government, particularly in the healthcare sector. In fiscal year 2023, the U.S....