Behind the Seal: Why DOJ Investigations Drag On—and When They Shouldn’t

Behind the Seal: Why DOJ Investigations Drag On—and When They Shouldn’t

May 15, 2026 · 29 min

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The episode discusses the delays in DOJ investigations under the False Claims Act and their implications for healthcare providers.

Jackie Papish, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, speaks with Brandon Helms, Shareholder, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC, about issues that arise during delays in Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations under the False Claims Act (FCA). They discuss potential reasons for these delays and what they mean for providers in terms of time and cost; how a 2023 case from the Fifth Circuit, United States ex rel. Aldridge v. Corporate Management, Inc., illustrated excessive DOJ delays; w...

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