Healthcare Fraud Alert: Marketer Sentenced for $11.5M Medicare Genetic Testing Kickback Scheme: What Healthcare Providers Must Know

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Healthcare fraud case: A Florida-based healthcare marketer has been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million dollar genetic testing fraud scheme — and the case has major implications for healthcare executives, telemedicine platforms, and diagnostic labs across the country. On September 19, 2025, the Department of Justice page announced… Read more »

SuperValu Case: When Honest Mistakes Aren’t Fraud

 A Turning Point in Federal Fraud Law The 2023 Supreme Court decision in United States ex rel. Schutte & Proctor v. SuperValu Inc. changed how courts assess fraud under the False Claims Act (FCA). This landmark case redefined the scienter element—what it means to act “knowingly”—in cases where businesses are accused… Read more »

HealthCare Fraud Conspiracy Under 18 USC 1349

When a healthcare provider, hospital executive, pharmaceutical company, or physician faces allegations under 18 U.S.C. § 1349, the situation demands serious legal intervention. Health care fraud conspiracy charges can devastate reputations, careers, and companies. As experienced healthcare fraud defense attorneys, we aim to explain what constitutes conspiracy to commit healthcare… Read more »

Healthcare Fraud Defense Alert

The Stakes of a Healthcare Fraud Investigation Not Going In Your Favor? The Information Below Can Avoid Jail Time and Hefty Fines. Facing a federal investigation or federal indictment for healthcare fraud can be your company’s most critical legal challenge. Whether you are a hospital, pharmaceutical firm, physician practice group,… Read more »

Steps to Take After a Healthcare Fraud Indictment

Being indicted for healthcare fraud is a stressful and overwhelming experience. Whether you’re a medical provider, healthcare business owner, or administrator, facing criminal charges can jeopardize your career, finances, and personal freedom. Knowing the right steps to take after a healthcare fraud indictment is critical to protecting your rights and… Read more »

Avoid Costly Mistakes With Federal False Claims Act Penalties

Understanding how much the federal government can go after you for in False Claims Act penalties is essential when deciding your next steps in a civil or criminal case. The more you understand criminal penalties and civil FCA fines, the better you can work with your False Claims Act attorney… Read more »

Will the DOJ Clobber Your Company Next with $1.75 Million for Falsely Certifying Your Small Business Status After a Merger or Acquisition of a Government Contracting Business?

Avoid This Costly Mistake and Get Government Contracting Lawyers to Help Avoid this $1.75Million Error. Theodore P. Watson, Esq. The United States Government Handed Down a Hefty $1.75 million to settle civil fraud allegations that it and its subsidiaries improperly obtained government contracts that were set-aside for small businesses. The… Read more »