Groundbreaking Ruling, Insurance Can Provide Relief for Health Care Providers Facing False Claims Act Suits
- December 06, 2024
- Fritz E. Berckmueller , Calfee Halter & Griswold LLP
- Michael G. VanBuren , Calfee Halter & Griswold LLP
- Tae Andrews , Calfee Halter & Griswold LLP
A recent federal trial court decision holding that qui tam relators must be appointed as officers of the United States by the President under the Appointments Clause of the Constitution could potentially provide relief to health care companies facing civil actions brought under the False Claims Act. Time will tell if the decision holds up on appeal. But even if the decision is overturned, health care companies can act now to protect themselves from False Claims Act investigations and suits by maximizing their prospects for insurance recovery to cover associated losses.
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