Government Contracting Law Report Publishes False Claims Act Article by Robert Salcido
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Government Contracting Law Report has published the article “When a Violation of a Rule or Regulation Becomes an FCA Violation: Understanding the Distinction Between Conditions of Payment and Conditions of Participation,” written by Akin Gump partner Robert Salcido.
The article addresses the question of when a perceived rule violation or contractual breach result in potential False Claims Act violations, subjecting the person to treble damages and substantial civil penalties. As Salcido writes, the question “is particularly pressing for those participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.”
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