FERA expands the grounds for liability under which act?

FERA, or the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, was enacted in 2009 to strengthen the government's ability to combat fraud, particularly in federal health care programs and contracts. This act specifically expands the grounds for liability under the False Claims Act.

The False Claims Act provides the government with a powerful tool to pursue those who submit false or fraudulent claims for payment to the government, including claims that result from fraud against federal programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. FERA introduced significant provisions, such as clarifying certain definitions, expanding the reach of the Act, and even increasing penalties for violations, which make it easier to pursue actions against individuals or entities committing fraud.

The other acts mentioned—like the Anti-kickback Act, the Medicare Fraud Prevention Act, and the Stark Law—have separate and specific regulations concerning health care fraud and abuse, but they are not directly expanded by FERA. Each of these laws addresses different aspects of healthcare compliance and fraud prevention, making the False Claims Act the focal point for FERA's intended enhancements.