Q: Seminal case (s). Hospice fraud, referral by hospital to hospice with non-existent terminal disease. Hospice scheme.
Please reference Seminal case (s).
Hospice fraud, referral by hospital to hospice with non-existent terminal disease. Hospice scheme.
A:
To find cases related to hospice fraud in California, you can use various legal research tools and databases. Here are some methods you can use:
1. LexisNexis or Westlaw: These are comprehensive legal databases that allow you to search for cases using keywords, parties' names, or citations. Many law firms and law schools have subscriptions to these services.
2. Google Scholar: This free online tool allows you to search for legal opinions and articles. Go to scholar.google.com, click on the "Case law" button, and search for relevant keywords or phrases, such as "hospice fraud California."
3. California Courts website: The California Courts website (www.courts.ca.gov) provides access to published opinions from the California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal. You can search for cases by keyword, case number, or party name.
4. PACER: The Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system is an online database that provides access to federal court records, including cases involving hospice fraud. You can search for cases by court, party name, or case number. Note that PACER charges a small fee for accessing documents.
5. Department of Justice press releases: The DOJ often issues press releases when significant cases, such as those involving hospice fraud, are resolved. You can search the DOJ's website (www.justice.gov) for relevant press releases.
6. Legal news websites and blogs: Websites such as Law360, National Law Review, and various health law blogs often report on significant cases related to hospice fraud.
When searching for cases, use keywords such as "hospice fraud," "false claims," "Medicare fraud," "hospice eligibility," and "referral scheme," along with the jurisdiction (e.g., California or the relevant federal circuit).
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