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For example, in a four-week medical negligence trial in the State of Arizona, the jury returned a verdict against one of our independent subsidiaries in late November 2023.
−Removed: We intend to appeal the verdict.
−Removed: We have in the past appealed similar decisions and have, in some circumstances, received returned decisions in our favor.
+Added: We are in the process of appealing the jury verdict.
+Added: We have in the past appealed similar decisions and have, in some circumstances, received decisions in our favor.
Although we intend to vigorously defend against these claims and in general these types of claims and cases, there can be no assurance that the outcomes of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on operational results and financial condition.
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The settlement does not include admissions on the part of the Company or our independent subsidiaries, and we maintain that we have and continue to comply with all applicable State and Federal statutes (including but not limited to the FCA and the AKS).
+Added: The settlement documents are in the process of being finalized and, following payment of the settlement funds, the qui tam complaint will be dismissed and the matter will be resolved.
In addition to the FCA, some states, including California, Arizona and Texas, have enacted similar whistleblower and false claims laws and regulations.
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We anticipate that these Reviews could increase in frequency in the future.
−Removed: As of March 31, 2024 and through the filing date of this report, 22 of the our independent subsidiaries had Reviews scheduled or in process.
+Added: As of June 30, 2024 and through the filing date of this report, 11 of the our independent subsidiaries had Reviews scheduled or in process.
In June 2023, CMS announced a new nationwide audit, the “SNF 5-Claim Probe & Educate Review,” in which the Medicare Administrative Contractors will review five claims from each SNF to check for compliance.
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