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Medicare Whistleblower Insight: Reporting Healthcare Fraud

(Just Now) Whistleblowers play a critical role in stopping healthcare fraud. Experts estimate that up to 10% of all healthcare spending results from false claims. That amounts to tens of billions of dollars a year in fraudulent billings to Medicare and other government healthcare programs. Whistleblowers who report … See more

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Whistleblower Protection Coordinator Office of Inspector General

(Just Now) WEBRecognizing that whistleblowers root out waste, fraud, and abuse and protect public health and safety, Federal laws strongly encourage employees to disclose wrongdoing. Federal laws also protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Pursuant to the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services, …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/whistleblower/

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Delaware hospital system will pay $47 million to settle …

(1 days ago) WEBIn 2010, Christiana Care paid $3.3 million to settle a similar whistleblower suit alleging Medicare and Medicaid fraud involving neurology doctors. As part of that settlement, Christiana entered into a “corporate integrity agreement” with the inspector general’s office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

https://apnews.com/article/hospitals-medicaid-fraud-whistleblowers-health-care-e8392709afa9b6a830bc52765f965e88

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Top Ten Healthcare Fraud Recoveries of 2021 - Constantine Cannon

(2 days ago) WEBConsistent with the trend in prior years, the bulk of the Justice Department’s fraud and false claims recoveries in 2021 stemmed from healthcare fraud matters. Most of the funds recovered arose from cases originated by whistleblowers under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act. The majority of the recoveries on this list involve

https://constantinecannon.com/whistleblower/whistleblower-insider-blog/top-ten-healthcare-fraud-recoveries-2021/

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Hospital to Pay More Than $3 Million to Settle Whistleblower Suit

(Just Now) WEBThe allegations resolved by this settlement were originally filed under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act, which permits private persons with evidence of fraud to sue on behalf of the government and to share in any proceeds. Under the Act, the United States may intervene in such an action or permit the whistleblower to pursue it.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/hospital-pay-more-3-million-settle-whistleblower-suit

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2021 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

(2 days ago) WEBWhistleblower Protection Coordinator Fraud Risk and Heightened Scrutiny Compliance. Compliance 2021 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. Media Contact. [email protected] 202-619-0088. The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, along with our law enforcement partners, …

https://oig.hhs.gov/newsroom/media-materials/2021-national-ea/

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The Healthcare Whistleblower Protection Act: A Guide in the …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 is federal legislation that protects whistleblowers who are or were employed by the government and who report a federal employee responsible for illegal

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-healthcare-whistleblower-protection-6273781/

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A New Medicare Advantage Fraud Case Is Taking Aim At Data …

(Just Now) WEBA New Medicare Advantage Fraud Case Is Taking The DOJ complaint expands on a 2012 whistleblower suit filed by Teresa Ross, a former medical-coding official at Group Health Cooperative in

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/14/1036776812/medicare-advantage-fraud-data-mining

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Report Healthcare Fraud - Office of Inspector General

(Just Now) WEBComplaints from HHS employees, grantees or contractors about fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement in HHS programs (whistleblower complaints), Crime, gross misconduct, or conflicts of interest involving HHS employees, grantees or contractors, Fraud, waste, or abuse relating to HHS grants or contracts,

https://oig.hhs.gov/FRAUD/REPORT-FRAUD/before-you-submit.asp

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Whistleblowing as an anti-corruption strategy in health and

(3 days ago) WEBFraud and abuse are estimated to cost $58.5 billion to $83.9 billion annually in the U.S. alone , and an estimated 7.3% of total health expenditures is lost to health care fraud and abuse worldwide each year, according to figures from the Centre for Counter Fraud Studies at the University of Portsmouth and the accounting firm PKF in the UK .

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9661981/

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Whistleblowers Key in Rooting Out Healthcare Fraud, Recent FCA …

(Just Now) WEBIn Fiscal Year 2021, whistleblowers helped the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recover $1.6 billion in settlements, and the press release highlighted health care fraud as “the leading source of the department’s False Claims Act settlements and judgments.” These two cases show how whistleblowers are key to protecting federal …

https://whistleblowersblog.org/false-claims-qui-tam-news/whistleblowers-key-in-rooting-out-healthcare-fraud-recent-fca-cases-show/

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Department of Justice Settles Four Healthcare Fraud Cases

(4 days ago) WEBThe United States Department of Justice this month settled four cases involving health care fraud for a total of $6 million. Whistleblowers received $504,000 for reporting fraud. An Ocala, Florida

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/summer-medical-fraud-four-cases-across-us-where-unnecessary-tests-services-or

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GlaxoSmithKline to Plead Guilty and Pay $3 Billion to Resolve …

(2 days ago) WEBThe resolution is the largest health care fraud settlement in U.S. history and the largest payment ever by a drug company. GSK agreed to plead guilty to a three-count criminal information, including two counts of introducing misbranded drugs, Paxil and Wellbutrin, into interstate commerce and one count of failing to report safety data about …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/glaxosmithkline-plead-guilty-and-pay-3-billion-resolve-fraud-allegations-and-failure-report

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Healthcare Fraud & Whistleblower Protection Phillips & Cohen

(1 days ago) WEBFor more than 30 years, Phillips & Cohen attorneys have had unmatched success in Medicare and Medicaid whistleblower cases, both in the number of successful qui tam cases as well as the total amount of money recovered. Our victories in healthcare fraud cases include record-setting settlements with pharma companies GlaxoSmithKline ($3 …

https://www.phillipsandcohen.com/health-care-fraud/

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Reporting Fraud CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

(1 days ago) WEB1-877-7SAFERX. (1-877-772-3379) OR. refer to your plan’s general contact and/or fraud-reporting information. If You'd Like Assistance Reporting Suspected Fraud, the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is Here to Help. Call or Locate Your Local SMP Online.

https://www.cms.gov/medicare/medicaid-coordination/center-program-integrity/reporting-fraud

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Understanding Medicare Fraud Reporting for Whistleblowers

(Just Now) WEBThe government. The defendant. After you have found evidence of Medicare fraud and abuse, decided to report suspected fraud and become a whistleblower, and hired a law firm well versed in federal

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/guide-all-medicare-whistleblowers

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Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Whistleblower FAQ

(3 days ago) WEBThis also includes fraud in state-administered health care programs, based on federal matching money and because most states have now enacted local versions of the False Claims Act that permits whistleblower claims to recover wrongfully billed money from State governments. For additional information on Medicaid and Medicare Fraud

https://www.whistleblowers.org/faq/medicare-and-medicaid-fraud/

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Whistleblower alleges Medicare fraud against Aledade, a huge …

(3 days ago) WEBThe whistleblower case was filed by Khushwinder Singh in federal court in Seattle in 2021 but remained under seal until January of this year. Singh, a “senior medical director of risk and wellness product” at Aledade from January 2021 through May 2021, alleges the company fired him after he objected to its “fraudulent course of conduct

https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2024-03-10/whistleblower-alleges-medicare-fraud-against-aledade-a-huge-account-care-organization

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Federal Whistleblower Healthcare Fraud Lawyers - $2 Billion in …

(1 days ago) WEBIf you are aware of fraud within the healthcare industry, the law protects you as a whistleblower. We invite you to begin by scheduling a free review of your case today with our experienced Healthcare Fraud Lawyers. Contact us online or call us at 800-372-8304 to get started. Your interaction with our Healthcare Fraud Attorneys is confidential.

https://www.whistleblowerfirm.com/healthcare-fraud/

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UPMC to pay $38 million to settle whistleblower lawsuit

(6 days ago) WEBMay 10, 2024. 6:39 AM. UPMC will pay $38 million to settle a 12-year-old whistleblower lawsuit that alleged that some of its surgeons were doing unnecessary or overly complex operations to

https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2024/05/09/upmc-settlement-whistleblower-lawsuit-medicare/stories/202405090126

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Medicare and Medicaid fraudsters continue to steal taxpayer money

(5 days ago) WEBFiscal year 2023 proved to be a high value one for healthcare frauds and settlements, with the DOJ totaling $2 billion dollars in illicit activity. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reported civil settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act related to healthcare fraud that exceeded $1.8 billion in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2023.

https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/investigation-fraud-and-risk/medicare-and-medicaid-fraud-2024/

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NHS whistleblower wins dismissal case against England’s health

(3 days ago) WEBNHS whistleblower wins dismissal case against England’s health regulator. Shyam Kumar was unfairly sacked by CQC after raising patient safety concerns, Manchester tribunal finds. Matthew Weaver

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/sep/05/nhs-whistleblower-wins-dismissal-case-against-england-health-regulator-cqc-manchester

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False Claims Act trends and expected enforcement priorities for 2024

(3 days ago) WEBREUTERS/Andrew Kelly Purchase Licensing Rights. May 13, 2024 - The Department of Justice's (DOJ or Justice Department) Civil Fraud Section recently announced that its False Claims Act (FCA

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/false-claims-act-trends-expected-enforcement-priorities-2024-2024-05-13/

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Fraud Office of Inspector General Government Oversight U.S

(6 days ago) WEBHHS-OIG maintains a list of fugitives wanted for health care fraud, abuse or child support obligations. Tips from the public help us capture these individuals and bring them to justice. Whistleblower disclosures by HHS employees can save lives and taxpayer dollars. These individuals play a critical role in keeping our government honest

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/

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Judge rejects motion to dismiss whistleblower lawsuit that could …

(2 days ago) WEBA federal court judge Thursday rejected the nonprofit healthcare system’s bid to throw out a whistleblower lawsuit filed by one of its former top administrators, who claimed in a 2021 lawsuit

https://www.nj.com/hudson/2024/05/judge-rejects-motion-to-dismiss-whistleblower-lawsuit-that-could-cost-carepoint-health-tens-of-millions.html

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Top Ten Whistleblower Awards of 2022 - Constantine Cannon

(1 days ago) WEBThird, this year’s top whistleblower awards show there’s still big money in healthcare fraud in 2022: two of the Top Ten awards (and, notably, the largest and fourth largest awards) went to whistleblowers reporting healthcare fraud under the False Claims Act. As the government continues to spend huge dollars on healthcare, enforcement

https://constantinecannon.com/whistleblower/top-ten-whistleblower-awards-of-2022/

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Client Alert: DOJ Continues Its Trend of Strengthening Incentives …

(2 days ago) WEBThe DOJ whistleblower program, on the other hand, will utilize forfeited funds to pay potentially significant financial rewards to innocent whistleblowers at the conclusion of civil or criminal

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/client-alert-doj-continues-its-trend-of-5431486/

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Columbia Senator Rick Scott Mired in $1.7 Billion Medicare …

(7 days ago) WEBUnveiling the Whistleblower’s Accusations: Allegations of Fraud The whistleblower’s accusations against Columbia/HCA paint a damning picture of the company’s fraudulent activities.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/columbia-senator-rick-scott-mired-in-1-7-billion-medicare-scandal/ar-BB1m9kXd

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Operator of Highrise Advantage, LLC, pleads guilty to criminal …

(6 days ago) WEBMay 7, 2024 — United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Avinash Singh has pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering. Singh faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for each wire fraud count and up to 10 years in federal prison for each money laundering count. Singh …

https://www.irs.gov/compliance/criminal-investigation/operator-of-highrise-advantage-llc-pleads-guilty-to-criminal-charges-related-to-over-57-million-in-investment-fraud-scheme

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Connecticut Ophthalmologist Sentenced To Prison For Five-Year …

(5 days ago) WEBConnecticut Ophthalmologist Sentenced To Prison For Five-Year Health Care Fraud Scheme. Ordered to pay $1.34 million in restitution. BOSTON – A Connecticut doctor was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for receiving kickbacks in exchange for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans.

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/enforcement/connecticut-ophthalmologist-sentenced-to-prison-for-five-year-health-care-fraud-scheme/

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