Skin Substitute Rebate Programs: How DOJ Builds a Case and Where It Breaks Down
Distributor rebates were standard practice in wound care. Federal prosecutors now charge them as kickbacks and false claims. What DOJ has to prove, and where these cases break down.
Wound Care Fraud Indictments in DOJ's 2026 Takedown: Four Skin Substitute Cases Explained
DOJ's 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown charged four wound care fraud cases, United States v. Cardenas, Tesar, Yukee, and McMillan, alleging more than $1.3 billion in fraudulent amniotic allograft claims. Former DOJ Fraud Section prosecutors analyze the charges, the government's theories, and where each indictment is vulnerable.
Skin Substitute Fraud Defense: U.S. v. Ellsworth Analysis
Defense analysis of the May 2026 Ellsworth skin substitute fraud indictment. Analysis of the indictment, which includes No kickback counts, and medical necessity allegations.