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When medical providers charge insurance companies for services, visits or supplies that were never received, it’s often referred to as “phantom billing.” It is a major problem. This type of fraud seriously affects government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Let’s...
Filing a qui tam lawsuit under the False Claims Act (FCA) is a powerful way for private-sector insiders to expose corporate fraud against government programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and other government contracts, including defense contracts. However, the...
When filing a qui tam action under the False Claims Act and alleging a form of fraud against the government, such as Medicare fraud or government contract fraud, the details of the initial filing will be kept private. These lawsuits are filed under seal. The defendant...
Suspected Medicaid fraud can affect healthcare programs, taxpayers, and patients who rely on essential services. Before filing a qui tam complaint, it is important to gather accurate information so that investigators can properly evaluate the allegation. Taking a few...
As billing specialists and office managers, you process the referrals and payments that keep Medicare and Medicaid running. However, illegal kickback schemes often hide in the details of those transactions, disguised as ordinary business arrangements. This puts you in...
There are many cases in which medical professionals and healthcare centers have to refer patients to other service providers. A doctor may make a diagnosis and note that a patient needs surgery, for example, but they are not a surgeon and will not carry out the...
Bid rigging in government contracts is the process of colluding with other businesses in a competitive bidding environment. This can artificially inflate the cost of goods or services. Often, those who are submitting bids are doing so blindly, meaning that they have...
Under the False Claims Act, whistleblowers have protections from retaliation. If a whistleblower comes forward and makes a claim regarding fraud committed by a company, and that company then retaliates by terminating them, harassing them, cutting their pay or...
Bidding on government projects can lead to lucrative opportunities for construction firms. However, businesses must balance the desire to secure a project with reasonable bidding and full compliance with the law. Occasionally, firms that have accepted government...
Filing a qui tam lawsuit often means carrying facts that could reshape an entire company while keeping that secret to yourself. The legal duty to stay silent during the seal period creates a unique emotional burden, and understanding what this entails can help you...