Episode 391 -- DOJ's 2025 False Claims Act Report Cites $6.8 Billion in Recoveries

The Justice Department has increased False Claims Act prosecutions, reflecting a continued focus on healthcare fraud and a new initiative on trade fraud. DOJ announced the largest annual recovery figure in the FCA's history -- $6.8 billion in settlements and recoveries. 

FCA whistleblowers filed a record number of new cases -- 1,297 lawsuits and the government initiated 401 investigations. Since 1986, DOJ has recovered a total in excess of $85 billion.

DOJ is taking full advantage of the power provisions of the FCA that include treble damages, broad liability coverage, and favorable amendments adopted to increase government leverage.

Health care fraud remained the primary source of FCA settlements. Approximately $5.7 billion of the total $6.8 billion related to actions against healthcare companies. Notably, DOJ continued and expanded its success in three major areas: Managed Care, Prescription Drugs, and Medically Unnecessary Care.