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Over 20 Years Standing Up For Whistleblowers In Nationwide Fraud Litigation
There are legal ways for people to receive compensation for reporting misuse of public funds. It’s helpful to know that these rewards are built into the law to encourage honesty and protect state resources. The following sections explain how these incentives work for...
Upcoding is a type of fraud that can occur in medical institutions. It is often associated with Medicaid fraud or Medicare fraud, but it can also arise in other types of health care fraud schemes. Medical procedures are assigned specific billing codes. When seeking...
Whistleblower litigation can force businesses into regulatory compliance and hold them accountable for misconduct. People may not understand the importance of whistleblower actions, especially qui tam lawsuits brought under the state or federal False Claims Act. In...
If you are a compliance officer or billing manager who has uncovered healthcare fraud, you may feel an urgent need to speak out. However, the legal process for reporting these issues requires a period of secrecy. This quiet phase is known as filing a case under seal....
Employees have to be able to count on having the safest work conditions possible. This means that safety requirements are met and illegal activities aren’t present in the workplace. For some, the reality at work is that they have to deal with unsafe situations and...
If you work for a company in New York that has a contract with the federal government, you probably signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). This document warns you against revealing confidential company information. While valid, it raises a question: if you uncover...
Whistleblowers matter because they protect patients and taxpayer dollars. Frontline billing staff possess unique knowledge of an office’s daily operations, making them crucial guardians against Medicare fraud. Their awareness and action can stop illegal schemes that...
Whistleblowers help lay bare corruption, fraud and abuse of power. Yet, what many people don’t realize is that the government’s protection for them goes far beyond the well-known laws and reward programs. These safeguards help ensure safety, privacy and fairness once...
If you’ve noticed suspicious billing practices or fraudulent claims in Medicare programs, you might be wondering if speaking up is the right thing to do. Being a whistleblower can feel intimidating, understandably. There’s a lot at stake, from your career to your...
As an IT professional, you hold the technical keys. You know precisely what your company’s government contracts demand for cybersecurity. More importantly, you see the gap between those requirements and what is actually happening. When you realize your employer is...