Test 5 Part 23

Question 1

FCA penalties apply to “any person who knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval,” regardless of to whom the claim was made

Answer 1

Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009

Question 2

Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 Established that FCA _______ apply to “any person who knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used, a false record or statement material to a false or fraudulent claim”

Answer 2

penalties

Question 3

Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 Expanded antiretaliation protections for __________.

Answer 3

whistleblowers

Question 4

Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 Expanded _________ general’s authority to issue civil investigative demands

Answer 4

US attorney

Question 5

Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 broadened the federal government’s authority to share documents obtained through _________ with qui tam relators and other parties

Answer 5

subpoena

Question 6

Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 expanded potential for liability under FCA and also expanded government’s ___________.

Answer 6

investigative powers

Question 7

Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 definition of a “____” expanded to broaden the types of payments that fall within the scope of FCA

Answer 7

claim

Question 8

Establishes criminal penalties for individuals and entities that knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit, or receive remuneration in order to induce business for which payment may be made under any federal healthcare program

Answer 8

Federal Anti-Kickback Statute

Question 9

Under the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute _______ is defined broadly to include the transfer of anything of value, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind

Answer 9

Remuneration

Question 10

Federal Anti-Kickback Statute violation constitutes a ______ punishable by a fine of up to $25,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both

Answer 10

Felony