Lessons From Two Recent Fraud and Abuse Enforcement Actions Involving Routine Business Practices

• July 25, 2025

While enforcement under the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute traditionally focused on billing practices, regulators now scrutinize routine business practices such as marketing, vendor relationships, and operational tasks—especially when tied to government benefits. Nicki Jacobsen, Director, Stout, and Astrid Monroig, Associate, Barnes & Thornburg, discuss two recent federal settlements involving speaker programs and the misuse of government postage discounts. They explore the key compliance risks and takeaways for health care organizations, along with broader enforcement trends. Sponsored by Stout.