Court reinstates part of $348M verdict against provider in whistleblower case
A portion of a $347.9 million verdict against a nursing home provider was reinstated late last week by a federal appeals court in an ongoing False Claims Act case.
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House subcommittee investigating CMS, nursing homes’ COVID-19 responses
The federal government and five of the largest nursing home operators are being targeted by a House panel in a newly launched investigation into the handling of the coronavirus crisis.
After protecting 55 sites, Consulate Health Care looks to stay in business at another Florida SNF
Fresh from negotiating an agreement that protects licenses at 55 of its 77 Florida facilities, Consulate Health Care is working to win back its right to provide skilled nursing services — and get paid by Medicaid and Medicare — at one of its most troubled locations.
Judge erases $347 million verdict against nursing home company
A federal judge in Florida has tossed a $347 million False Claims Act verdict against a nursing home operator, saying there wasn’t evidence the government would have withheld payment if aware of the billing violations later brought by a whistleblower.
Judge gives provider reprieve on $347 million penalty
A Florida-based provider has breathing room to appeal a $347 million judgment after a federal judge said the payment could force 183 facilities to collapse.
Federal courts continue upholding sampling tactic in FCA actions
A federal court this week upheld the tactic of using “statistical samples” to prove alleged False Claims Act violations, echoing other recent decisions in similar whistleblower complaints.
Formation Capital and Safanad Limited acquire 14 SNFS
Formation Capital and Safanad Limited have bought 14 skilled nursing facilities for around $150 million.
Bulk TV partners with Consulate Health Care
Bulk TV & Internet has announced a partnership with Consulate Health Care to more than 20 of the organization’s healthcare and rehabilitation care centers.
