Q: Authorities. Hospice fraud: hospital - > hospice.
Seminal cases. Fraudulent referral from hospital to hospice.
A:
To find court cases related to hospice fraud and fraudulent referrals from hospitals to hospices in California, you can search several sources:
1. PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records): This is an electronic public access service that allows users to obtain case and docket information online from federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts. You can search for cases by party name, case number, or keyword.
2. California Courts website: The official website for California's court system provides access to case information for the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Superior Courts. You can search for cases by party name, case number, or keyword.
3. Legal databases: Subscription-based legal databases such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Bloomberg Law contain extensive collections of federal and state court opinions, as well as other legal resources such as statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.
4. Department of Justice website: The DOJ often issues press releases and summaries of significant cases, including those involving healthcare fraud. You can search the DOJ website for relevant cases and settlements.
5. News articles and legal blogs: Searching for news articles and legal blogs related to hospice fraud and fraudulent referrals can also help you identify noteworthy cases and developments in this area of law.
When searching for cases, use keywords such as "hospice fraud," "fraudulent referral," "false claims," "kickbacks," and "California." You may also want to include the names of specific hospice providers or hospitals if you are aware of any that have been involved in relevant cases.
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