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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...
Under the False Claims Act, whistleblowers are able to file qui tam lawsuits. In many cases, they are given a percentage of the overall judgment. This often ranges between 15 and 30 percent, giving significant financial incentive to whistleblowers for bringing illegal...
When you uncover health care fraud at work, you face a critical decision that demands quick action. Witnessing false billing, kickbacks or unnecessary procedures puts you in a difficult position where both patient care and taxpayer dollars are at risk. The choice...
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....