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Send us Fan Mail False Claims Act settlements (FCA): they just keep getting bigger. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade details the notable False Claims Act settlements for 2025. Hear how qui tam cases continue to represent the largest source of settlements through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and False Claims Act, what it means if the government declines to intervene, why medical necessity continues to be a very large focus, a shocking settlement involving a physician, and fun exa...
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