VA Consolidates Fraud Detection, Prevention, and Enforcement Efforts
Client Alert | 1 min read | 06.08.17
Continuing the Trump Administration’s focus on fraud, waste, and abuse, Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David Shulkin announced a program to consolidate fraud detection, prevention, and remediation efforts in VA administered programs. The program, called Seek to Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (STOP FWA), consolidates fraud prevention and remediation efforts within VA health, benefits, and cemeteries programs and is expected to partner with other federal agencies to leverage best practice in fraud prevention, detection, and enforcement. Information sharing among fraud detection and remediation programs has accelerated in recent years across the government, and contractors are well served to consider a holistic approach to investigating (and, if needed, disclosing) misconduct because it is increasingly likely that multiple government stakeholders will be interested in the outcome.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.22.26
CMS Proposes Major Changes to MA, Part D, and PBM Requirements
On October 16, 2026, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule implementing key sections of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2026, Section 6224 (“Modernizing and Ensuring Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability”). The agency also proposes a conforming change mandated by section 6219 of the CAA (“Adjustments to Medicare Part D Cost-Sharing Reductions for Low-Income Individuals”) that would reduce the generic-drug copayment from $1 to $0 for full-benefit dual eligible individuals. Comments to the proposed rule are due December 15, 2026.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 10.22.26
When the Clock Strikes Twice: Crocs Takes Piecemeal ITC Appeals to the Supreme Court
Client Alert | 9 min read | 10.21.26
Client Alert | 2 min read | 10.21.26
