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Nicole J. Aiken-Shaban

Reporter · US

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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Nicole J. Aiken-Shaban

    DOJ Announces Key Justice Manual Revisions Concerning False Claims Act Enforcement (opens the original)

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    On September 18, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced two revisions to the Justice Manual that it said would strengthen False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement through “clearer standards that promote fair and effective enforcement.” The revisions address policies related to the use of sub-regulatory guidance and DOJ dismissal of qui tam actions. Both revisions follow earlier DOJ guidance on these topics and provide a potential opportunity for defendants facing qui tam litigation to advocat

  2. Article · Aug 31, 2026 · Nicole J. Aiken-Shaban

    EMTALA, Abortion Restrictions, And Potential Increased Enforcement: What Hospital Counsel Need To Know Now (opens the original)

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    The Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which held that the U.S. Constitution does not confer a federal right to abortion, opened the door to increased state-level abortion restrictions. These restrictions have led to a series of ongoing legal disputes regarding the scope of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) as it relates to emergency care provided to pregnant women. EMTALA is a federal law compelling Medicare-participating h

  3. Article · Aug 19, 2026 · Nicole J. Aiken-Shaban

    Key Takeaways From The CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (opens the original)

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    On July 14, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule (the “Proposed Rule”) announcing policy changes for Medicare payments under the physician fee schedule (PFS) and other Medicare Part B issues, effective on or after January 1, 2027. The Proposed Rule arrives against the backdrop of a projected decrease in the PFS conversion factor driven by the expiration of a one-year 2.50% increase provided under the Working Families Tax Cut legislation for calendar yea

  4. Article · Jul 22, 2026 · Nicole J. Aiken-Shaban

    Recent FCA Enforcement Illustrates DOJ’s Focus On Wound Care (opens the original)

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    DOJ continues to prioritize False Claims Act enforcement in the wound care industry, increasing scrutiny of allegedly medically unnecessary skin substitutes, improper billing, and kickback arrangements. Recent billion-dollar and multimillion-dollar enforcement actions, public statements, and the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown reflect sustained federal focus on manufacturers, distributors, and healthcare providers. Amid growing regulatory concern over rising spending on skin substitute

  5. Article · Jul 17, 2026 · Nicole J. Aiken-Shaban

    DOJ, Omnicare, And CVS Reach Settlement Over Decade-Long False Claims Act Dispute (opens the original)

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    On July 1, 2026, long-term care pharmacy Omnicare, LLC disclosed that Omnicare and its parent company CVS Health Corporation (CVS) reached a proposed settlement agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) that, if approved by the bankruptcy court, would resolve an almost decade-long False Claims Act (FCA) action arising from allegations that Omnicare dispensed prescription drugs to residents of long-term care facilities without valid prescriptions (the “Omnicare Matter”). The proposed settlem

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