United States of America et al v. AthenaHealth, Inc et al

  1. May 10, 2023

    FCA Chases 'Shrewder' Kickbacks As 50-Year Hunt Intensifies

    When sophisticated drug and device companies have confronted deadly diseases and daunting approval standards, they've hired the brightest scientific and legal minds — or bribed prescribers with cash, liquor, steaks, vacations and lap dances. The latter approach undergirds a landmark law that has been fueling litigation for 50 years and enters its next half-century chasing a new generation of camouflaged kickbacks.

  2. February 24, 2023

    AthenaHealth Fights Whistleblower's Atty Fee Top-Up Request

    A whistleblower who accused the medical technology company AthenaHealth Inc. of paying illegal kickbacks to doctors and vendors shouldn't be able to rake in nearly $84,000 in additional attorney fees, the company told a Boston federal judge on Friday.

  3. December 22, 2022

    Athenahealth Whistleblowers Lose Atty Fee Bids In 1st Circ.

    The First Circuit has denied claims for attorney fees to the plaintiffs in a set of whistleblower suits accusing Athenahealth of paying illegal kickbacks to doctors and vendors.

  4. March 04, 2022

    Athenahealth Whistleblower Wins Fees In $18M Kickback Case

    A Boston federal judge has awarded $390,000 to a whistleblower who helped the government recoup $18.3 million from Athenahealth Inc. over allegations the health care technology company bribed doctors and vendors with lavish trips to events like the Kentucky Derby and the Masters Tournament.

  5. January 28, 2021

    Feds Say Health Co. Used Masters, Derby Trips As Kickbacks

    Massachusetts-based Athenahealth Inc. will pay $18.25 million to settle claims it used lavish trips to sporting events like the Masters golf tournament and the Kentucky Derby to induce doctors and vendors to buy and recommend its electronic health record product, prosecutors said Thursday.