As the primary civil enforcement statute for investigating and remedying fraud in connection with United States government programs, the False Claims Act (FCA) has resulted in more than $75 billion in recoveries of government funds since 1986. The FCA imposes liability on any person or entity that knowingly submits false claims or certifications to the
Spencer Bruck
Spencer Bruck is counsel in Crowell & Moring’s Health Care group where he represents clients in litigation, fraud and abuse, and compliance matters. He recently joined the firm from the Office of the New York State Attorney General where he led civil health care fraud and qui tam investigations involving managed care organizations, pharmaceutical companies, national pharmacies chains, hospital groups, nursing homes, independent medical groups, and other providers.
These investigations arose under the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, the New York State Executive and Social Services laws, and managed care contracts. As part of his investigations, Spencer regularly liaised with CMS, HHS-OIG, DOJ, NYS DOH, NYS OMIG, and the New York State Comptroller. Spencer also negotiated self-disclosures with providers involving the HHS-OIG, the NYS OMIG, and the NYS MFCU protocols.
Spencer’s government experience helps him counsel health care entities on regulatory policy and guidance; represent health care entities responding to government surveys, audits, and investigations; conduct internal investigations or compliance reviews; advise on managed care contracts and reimbursement issues; and assist on administrative applications and matters before regulatory agencies; and represent entities in matters in state and federal courts, and in administrative proceedings.
Spencer also litigates complex commercial disputes federal, state, and arbitral forums with a focus on representing managed care companies.
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