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New York Qui Tam Law Blog
Military qui tam: The cost of inaccurate and defective pricing
A government contractor provides goods or services to the government under a contract. This can be anything from building roads to supplying military equipment. If they overcharge or give the wrong price for their goods or services, employees of that company can take...
What are examples of provider and recipient Medicaid fraud?
Committing Medicaid fraud is a severe crime that can impact the usage of public funds. This type of fraud can divert financial resources from vulnerable residents who rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Because of its significant impact on the community, authorities have...
2 important protections for those filing a qui tam lawsuit
Sometimes, workers may find themselves in a position where they have to make decisions that they fear will damage their relationship with their employer. For example, sometimes workers need to speak up about what they believe to be illegal practices at a business....
Isolation: A silent form of retaliation
Retaliation occurs when your employer does an adverse action, whether directly or through a manager or superior, against you because you performed a protected activity. Protected activities may include reporting misconduct and opposing activities you consider wrong or...
How are qui tam whistleblowers rewarded?
Fraudulent activities against the U.S. government can have devastating consequences for individuals who rely on government programs for their livelihood or health benefits. Fortunately, a qui tam lawsuit can expose such wrongdoing and hold the perpetrators...
What is government contract fraud?
The U.S. government spends trillions of dollars each year on the military, Social Security, health insurance, economic security programs and other related services, goods and programs. They award contracts to government contractors through bid wars and supposedly...
Can my employer compromise my future job for whistleblowing?
Retaliation might take many forms. Your employer might put you in disadvantageous situations, such as isolating you from your colleagues, or they might terminate your employment. Even worse, they might compromise your prospects of finding your next job. Fortunately,...
The true value of whistleblowers
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Who suffers in Medicaid fraud incidents?
Fraud is a serious crime that could negatively impact innocent people's lives. It is also true for health care fraud involving funds used to cover the medical needs of unsuspecting citizens. The New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) considers...