Jason Edgecombe and Ted Lotchin

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The best defense is a good offense when mitigating False Claims Act liability
The best defense is a good offense when mitigating False Claims Act liability
By
Jason Edgecombe and Ted Lotchin
Nov 13, 2015

Our previous articles have reviewed the liability traps that the False Claims Act creates for long-term care providers. These traps have resulted in damages and penalties for healthcare providers to the...

‘Extrapolation’ demonstrates False Claims Act liability in rehab
‘Extrapolation’ demonstrates False Claims Act liability in rehab
By
Jason Edgecombe and Ted Lotchin
Aug 11, 2015

Recent FCA complaints have relied on a number of arguments to substantiate the submission of false claims for Medicare reimbursement: systematic upcoding to higher RUG levels due to corporate “pressure”...

False Claims Act developments for providers
False Claims Act developments for providers
By
Jason Edgecombe and Ted Lotchin
Jul 01, 2015

FCA cases are most often initiatied by whistleblowers. This is part one of a four-part series.