In its August 24, 2000 lead report, BNA's Health Care Reporter quotes Alston & Bird partner Jack Schroder on the federal government's use of the False Claims Act to negotiate a broad quality-of-care agreement with a national long-term care chain. In "Fraud and Abuse Vencor Agreement Signals Increased Quality-of-Care Oversight,"
Mr. Schroder comments, "To the extent the settlement agreement [with Vencor Inc.] shows a national provider willing to accept government oversight of quality, this could be an important precursor for the hospital industry." Schroder chairs Alston & Bird's Health Care - Regulatory Practice Group.
Mr. Schroder comments, "To the extent the settlement agreement [with Vencor Inc.] shows a national provider willing to accept government oversight of quality, this could be an important precursor for the hospital industry." Schroder chairs Alston & Bird's Health Care - Regulatory Practice Group.