False Claims Act Update & Alert
Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund | Washington, D.C. | WWW.TAF.ORG November 9, 2004
		Sign Up for this FREE Newsletter n Web Site n About TAF-EF n Email editor	U. Wash. Ignored Fraud Reports The University of Washington was warned by doctors and staff years before a whistle-blower reported overbilling of Medicare and Medicaid. According to internal records, the warnings began at least six years before an actual whistle-blower filed a lawsuit in August 1999 against two billing groups for UW doctors, alleging massive fraud and efforts to cover up wrongdoing. >> To read more
			Tenet Starts Trial and Hides Losses Tenet Healthcare has decided to announce an expected third quarter loss on election day, even as a kick-back fraud trial starts in California. While giving credit to their PR operation, analysts say spin is "no cure for serious industry ailments." Tenet is rumored to be trying to settle all its fraud claims for a number in excess of $1.7 billion. >> To read more
			Medco on Legal Losing Streak Medco's attorneys have been on a losing streak, but look for them to move for a dismissal of all charges anyway. Those who have followed the court closely think dismissal is unlikely>> To read more
			Dialysis Clinics Under Investigation Thousands of Dialysis Clinics across the nation are under investigation for billing related to tests and vitamin supplements related to renal care. Among the companies under investigation are Fresenius Healthcare, DaVita, Quest Diagnostics, and the Renal Care Group. >> To read more