Why do we spend so much time talking about the False Claims Act (“FCA” or “the Act”)? The short answer: It works. Through the FCA, our government fraud attorney is able to partner with private citizens to fight back against those who knowingly take money from government programs. A frightening…
We spend a lot of time talking about the federal False Claims Act and for good reason; it is an important tool for fighting frauds that steal taxpayer money and leave some of our nation’s most vulnerable and worthy individuals unable to get the services they need or even directly…
In the previously published Part One of this FAQ (link provided below), we looked at the False Claims Act (“FCA” or “the Act”) and discussed its coverage and enforcement. This concluding section of the two-part series focuses on the role of whistleblowers in False Claims Act cases and how our…
On a regular basis, we use this blog to discuss health care fraud, government contracts fraud, and a range of related issues that fall under the False Claims Act and similar pieces of legislation. In a two-part post, our government fraud whistleblower’s law firm is taking a step back to…
Fraud follows the money. If something is expensive, there is probably someone looking to steal it or profit from it. Given the ever-rising cost of health care, it is hardly surprising that health care fraud is a growing problem and that Medicare and other government health programs are frequent targets. …
There are few topics that will get people talking (and, inevitably, complaining) like health insurance. The truth of the matter is that, in order to function efficiently and provide the best possible care to the largest possible audience, health insurance companies must have rules and guidelines. Perhaps the context where…
It’s something you learn in preschool, but sometimes it seems like a lesson modern medicine has forgotten – Everybody is unique (and that’s a good thing!). Medicine should be tailored to individual patient’s needs; after all, that’s why we go to the doctor individually rather than showing up with thirty…
As consumers of health services, we rely on medical professionals to help us protect our own health and the health of others. The vast majority of medical professionals are dedicated to providing the best care possible. Sadly, however, there are some people who abuse the public’s trust, often risking the…
The relationship between health care and money is the crux of some of the biggest policy debates of our time. Still, while much is debated, there are also many principles that most Americans agree should hold true. One such maxim – Medical decisions should be based on the best interests…
As a False Claims Act law firm, we are always interested to find out what people know about the law, a fundamental issue given the large role private citizens play in bring False Claims Act (“FCA” or “the Act”) lawsuits. One of the things we’ve learned is that even the…