[Answered]: Third, HHH ordered a set package of durable medical…

Third, HHH ordered a set package of durable medical equipment for each patient who was enrolled. In other words, each time a patient was signed up with HHH, HHH would automatically order that patient a bedside commode, a bedside table, a walker, a wheelchair, oxygen, a hospital bed, and a specialized mattress, regardless of whether the patient needed all of this equipment. In return for ordering this equipment, HHH would receive bulk discounts from Med-Depot. HHH paid a discounted rate to Med-Depot for the supplies, in exchange for using Med-Depot as its exclusive medical supply vendor. Part 1: Assess HHH’s false claims act liability. Part 2: Did HHH or Med-Depot violate the anti-kickback statute? Pat 3: Should changes be made to the current regulatory scheme in health care to better protect against fraud, waste