Appearances

Susan Gouinlock was featured as a panelist at the Healthcare Enforcement Compliance Conference, hosted by the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). She participated in the panel discussion titled “Whistleblowers: Who Are They, Why Do They Bring Cases, and What Makes a Good Whistleblower Case.” The session offered a comprehensive look at the whistleblower legal process and the driving forces behind False Claims Act litigation.

False Claims Act Recoveries Totaled $3 Billion in 2019, with Healthcare Leading the Way The False Claims Act (FCA) remains one of the government’s most effective tools in fighting fraud, particularly in healthcare. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), FCA settlement recoveries totaled $3 billion in 2019, demonstrating the continued strength of this key […]

Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Sutter Health Moves Forward in Stark Law Case The False Claims Act (FCA) and the Stark Law are two of the most critical tools used to combat healthcare fraud, particularly in cases involving improper physician compensation and illegal financial relationships between hospitals and referring doctors. A recent whistleblower lawsuit against Sutter Health […]

Marlan Wilbanks Named Chairman of the Board of Visitors at UGA School of Law The University of Georgia (UGA) School of Law has announced that Marlan Wilbanks has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Visitors. In this prestigious role, he will continue his longstanding support of the law school’s mission—to provide a high-quality, […]

Health Management Associates Settles False Claims Act Lawsuits for $260 Million Health Management Associates (HMA), a former hospital chain operating across the United States, agreed in September 2018 to pay $260 million to resolve multiple False Claims Act lawsuits filed by whistleblowers and to enter a criminal guilty plea in connection with fraudulent billing practices. […]