The health care industry has the dubious distinction of being responsible for more than three-fourths of all False Claims Act settlements and judgments in the fiscal year that ended last September 30.
Of the more than $2.2 billion reported by the U.S. Department of Justice, more than $1.7 billion involved drug and medical device manufacturers; durable medical equipment; home health and managed-care providers; hospitals, pharmacies; hospice organizations and physicians. This total represents only recoveries from federal losses, although in many cases, the department was instrumental in recovering additional amounts for state Medicaid programs.
The department reported settling high-profile cases in several health care categories:
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