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Government Recovers $700,000 in Qui Tam Case Involving Unnecessary Blood Tests

Medical labs conduct a high volume of tests and then bill health insurers or government programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare for their work. Each sample they take and Read More

Medicare Fraud Conspiracy Led to Over $1 Billion in Payments for Equipment and Other Items

Billions of dollars are lost every year through both Medicare fraud and online scams. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), a scheme that combined both types of illegal behavior Read More

Alleged Carbon-Credit Fraud Leads to Criminal Charges

Many people believe that carbon credits offer a strong incentive to companies that cut down on their greenhouse gas emissions. By taking steps to reduce their impact on the environment, Read More

Whistleblower Report of Fraudulent Medical Bill Coding Leads to $23 Million Settlement

Government-run healthcare systems, such as Medicare and Tricare, depend on honest reporting regarding services provided to patients. While some procedures are fairly straightforward, others are slightly more ambiguous, potentially opening Read More

Supreme Court Weighs Scope of False Claims Act in Qui Tam Case

Authorized by the federal False Claims Act, qui tam litigation gives individuals who are aware of fraud against the government to initiate legal action and obtain a share of the amount recovered. Read More

Qui Tam Whistleblowers Receive More than $4 Million for Reporting Medical Billing Fraud

An old axiom says that doing good is its own reward. In many ways, that can be true. Knowing that you’ve corrected something that was harming people can be incredibly Read More

Whistleblower at Baylor Hospital Triggers $15 Million Settlement for Overlapping Surgeries

Patients typically meet with the surgeon who is performing their procedure prior to the operation. Afterward, the doctor updates the patient and their family about the results. Often, individuals and Read More

Podiatrist Caught in Foot Bath Fraud Scheme

Regardless of the specific condition, when a doctor prescribes a treatment, patients are entitled to trust that the prescription is based on the latest medical knowledge. Laypeople usually are not Read More

Improper Markups on Parts Lead to $70 Million Sanction Against Sikorsky

Hundreds of billions of dollars are spent on the nation’s defense budget each year. With so much taxpayer money passing between defense contractors and the government, some companies are tempted Read More

Home Health Providers Penalized $4.5 Million for Kickbacks to Doctors and Facilities

When someone’s medical condition is serious enough that they require assistance at home, patients and their families typically place a great deal of trust in the recommendations made by doctors. Read More

JPMorgan Chase Hit with $348 Million in Penalties for Inadequate Monitoring Practices

The Federal Reserve is forcing a financial services giant to pay a giant fine because they field to monitor trading activity for a period of roughly a decade. JPMorgan Chase, Read More

Oncology Kickback Scheme Results in Penalties Exceeding $4 Million

An unlawful arrangement in which a medical practice referred patients to a laboratory in exchange for cash payments has resulted in serious sanctions totaling more than $4 million. The case Read More

Whistleblowers' Actions Lead to $1 Million Settlement in False Claims Case

Siemens Industry, Inc., a subsidiary of Siemens Corporation, has agreed to pay over $1 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations. The claims against Siemens were first brought forward Read More

Whistleblower Former Employee Gets Six-Figure Settlement from Maker of Auto Accessories

A former employee who alleged in a lawsuit that Yakima Products Inc. was violating the law when exporting materials from China will receive a substantial payment following the manufacturer’s settlement Read More

The Power of Whistleblowers in Exposing Fraud

Whistleblowers play a critical role in exposing corruption and illegal activities. Despite the risks to their personal and professional lives, individuals with information about corporate wrongdoing regularly step forward to Read More

Genomic Health Agrees to $32.5 Million Settlement Over Alleged Medicare Billing Scheme

Genomic Health, Inc. (GHI) has agreed to a $32.5 million settlement to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by engaging in a nationwide scheme to improperly bill Read More

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