False Claims Act

In passing this statute, Congress significantly changed the regulatory requirements imposed upon the pharmaceutical manufacturer for participation in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. This file contains the relevant provisions related to Medicaid and the False Claims Act.

Definition of Terms used in Chapter 38, Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements.

This statutory provision provides the theory of liability under the False Claims Act.

The administrative procedure pertaining to False Claims hearings and determinations.

The ability of certain government officials to issue subpoenas during a false claims investigation or hearing.

This provision provides the administrative procedure for judicial review of agency decisions pertaining to alleged false claims or statements.

This section provides for the collection of penalties and assessments.

This provision provides for administrative offset of any fines or penalties assessed under this Title.

This section contains limitations on when actions to recover money under this Title may be brought or commenced.

This section directs each authority head to promulgate and implement rules and regulations to support this Title.

This provision explains the effects this Title has on other law.

This provision contains prohibitions against delegation of certain duties and responsibilites under this Title.

This provision provides the groundwork for potential False Claims violations under Title 42, and specifically, as they might arise under the Medicaid, Medicare, and PHS Programs.