Eighth Circuit: Public Disclosure Bar Includes Public Commission Testimony

Posted on June 28, 2014 in Case Analysis, Public Disclosure Bar

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The Eighth Circuit affirmed that a Missouri regulatory commission’s publication of hearing testimony was “news media” sufficient to trigger the False Claims Act’s public disclosure bar.... Continue Reading →

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Eighth Circuit: Regulatory Noncompliance Does Not Violate FCA

Posted on September 16, 2013 in Case Analysis, Regulatory Noncompliance

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The Eighth Circuit’s recent decision adds to a growing body of case law rejecting FCA relator allegations of regulatory noncompliance as the basis for FCA claims. It reinforces the position that when health care providers reasonably interpret complicated and confusing billing guidelines and regulations, they cannot violate the FCA.... Continue Reading →

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