On January 25, 2022, the Fourth Circuit joined the growing number of circuits to hold that under the False Claims Act, “a defendant cannot act ‘knowingly’ if it bases its actions on an objectively reasonable interpretation of the relevant statute when it has not be warned away from the interpretation by authoritative guidance” and that “this objective standard precludes inquiry into a defendant’s subjective intent.” United States ex rel. Sheldon v. Allergan, No. 20-2330, (4th Cir. Jan. 25, 2022) (“Opinion”) at 12.
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Department of Health and Human Services Announces It Will Issue 340B Guidance and Targeted Rules in Place of Omnibus 340B Rule
By Jennifer Plitsch on
Posted in Health Care Contracting
On November 13, 2014, the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) withdrew a proposed rule (known as the “340B mega-reg”) intended to establish comprehensive 340B Drug Pricing Program requirements for participating covered entities and manufacturers. The rule was originally expected to publish for notice and comment in June 2014, and was expected to address key issues such as the definition of an eligible patient, contract pharmacy arrangements, hospital eligibility criteria, and eligibility of off-site facilities.
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