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The Government’s Use of Civil Forfeiture to Combat Health Care Fraud and Pill Mills in Florida

By Christopher E. Brown, J.D., The Health Law Firm, and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law

Recently we have seen government prosecutors and agencies, including the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the U.S. Attorney General’s (AG) Office, and local sheriff and police departments use the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act against health professionals and health facilities in health-related cases.

A prompt, aggressive defense to these actions may recover the property or funds seized and, more importantly, a good defense can be used to help resolve any pending criminal charges.

Civil Forfeiture of Property is Used […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:01:14-04:00May 15, 2018|Department of Health, Legal Defense for Pharmacists, Pharmacist, Pharmacy|

Generic Drug Maker Ranbaxy Pleaded Guilty to Claims of Adulterated Drugs-Must Pay $500 Million Fine

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law

Generic drug maker Ranbaxy USA Inc., pleaded guilty to drug safety violations and will be responsible for paying $500 million in criminal and civil fines, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The fines will resolve claims that the manufacturer sold inferior drugs and made false statements to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about manufacturing practices at two factories in India. This announcement was made by the DOJ on May 13, 2013. This settlement is the largest drug settlement to date involving a generic drug manufacturer and drug safety.

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By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:01:14-04:00May 15, 2018|Pharmacy, Pharmacy Law|

A New Trend in the Government’s Fight Against Health Care Fraud and Pill Mills: Civil Forfeiture

By Christopher E. Brown, J.D., The Health Law Firm, and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law

Recently, we have noticed government prosecutors and agencies, including the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the U.S. Attorney General’s (AG) Office, and local sheriff and police departments use the Civil Forfeiture Act against licensed health professionals and health facilities in health-related cases.

A quick, aggressive defense to these actions may recover the property or funds seized. A good defense can also be used to help resolve any pending criminal charges.

The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act and the Federal Forfeiture Act.

In Florida, the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, […]

By The Health Law Firm|2024-03-14T10:01:40-04:00May 15, 2018|Pharmacy Law Blog|