Attorneys for a device company CEO facing criminal charges for off-label promotional speech are asking for the case be thrown out on grounds of prosecutorial misconduct.
Federal prosecutors manipulated witnesses and misinterpreted the law in bringing criminal charges against the CEO of Vascular Solutions Inc., attorneys for the device-maker say.
The case is drawing a growing amount of attention in the device community because many executives fear the indictment of...
A federal court in Illinois ruled against SurModics and BC Holdings' request for FDA documents to support a proposed merger. The FTC has challenged the merger, claiming it threatens competition in hydrophilic device coatings. The ruling may indicate the FTC is likely to succeed.
Former HHS-OIG attorney Rob DeConti emphasized the significance of data analytics and compliance in combating healthcare fraud, urging medical tech companies to adopt robust measures to prevent potential risks.
The DOJ has launched nearly 70 enforcement actions in 2025, targeting diagnostics, durable medical equipment, and telehealth fraud. Key cases involve significant fraudulent claims against Medicare, with individuals facing severe penalties.
Legal experts warn, however, that new Mexican procurement rules are discriminatory and could be challenged in the courts.
