Tuesday, May 2, 2017: 3:15 PM-4:15 PM
Monroe Room (Washington Hilton) - Concourse Level
Faculty:
Rob Castle III, JD, Lackey Hershman, LLP, Dallas, TX and Jamie R. Welton, Lackey Hershman, LLP, Dallas, TX
This presentation examines practices and tactics governmental agencies and qui tam lawyers use in False Claims Act cases, with particular emphasis on hospice eligibility, marketing practices, incentive-based compensation, statistical sampling, corporate integrity agreements and settlement drivers. Guidance is provided on handling compliance complaints, governmental investigations, and qui tam litigation, avoiding various pitfalls and dealing with potential relators. In addition, an overview of the recent U.S. ex rel. Wall v. Vista Hospice Care, Inc., et al., decision illustrates how hospice providers can defend against eligibility challenges, statistical sampling efforts and allegations regarding violations of various federal statutes.
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the risks associated with governmental investigations and qui tam cases, and how to identify issues that are likely to result in them
2. Develop and execute strategies to resolve compliance issues in manners that best support defenses to alleged violations of various federal statutes
3. Manage governmental investigations and qui tam cases to achieve optimal and efficient results
CE/CME: Compliance Officer, Nurse, Physician and Social Worker