The False Claims Act holds anyone accountable for knowingly submitting false claims to the government. It can be straightforward, like submitting a claim for more medical tests than performed or less clear when it comes to customary medical tests. The Supreme Court ruled that if defendants knew their claims were false, even if they correctly interpreted the relevant standard, they could be held accountable under the FCA. #EmploymentLaw #FCA #FalseClaimsAct #SCOTUS

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