South Florida Nursing Home Chain to Pay $17M in Whistleblower Suit
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A Miami-based nursing home chain has agreed to pay a record $17 million to settle a False Claims Act suit that was brought by its former Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The United States Attorney’s Office claims that Plaza […]
Florida Federal Court Upholds False Claims Act Retaliation Claim Against Northside Hospital and HCA, Inc. Health System
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a recent decision, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida refused to dismiss a second amended complaint for a False Claims Act (FCA) Retaliation Action. The Florida federal court found that the second […]