The leading legal framework for so-called qui tam lawsuits, in which a private individual reports past or present fraud committed against the government and sues the perpetrator, is the federal False Claims Act. The act of filing such claims is known as whistleblowing, and there is perhaps no form of…
Earlier this month, we talked about how on a micro level Medicare fraud can inflict a toll on individuals and the ways in which beneficiaries can play a role in combatting it. But for many people who aren’t directly hurt by Medicare fraud, the chief way they can relate to…
At the Brod Law Firm, we are honored to work with brave individuals who come forward to report Medicare fraud. These admirable people help the government recover money that has been stolen from its coffers, ensuring the funds are available to the many honest Americans who rely on the program…
Can individuals really make a difference in the effort to recover money that scammers have stolen from the nation’s coffers? This question recognizes that health care fraud impacts individuals and the nation. As detailed below, vigilance goes a long way in avoiding being the target of fraud and individual whistleblowers,…
At The Brod Firm, we believe that the law can be a powerful instrument of good, helping people in times of need and bringing justice to our communities. Sometimes, however, justice requires the bravery of honest individuals willing to stand up for what is right. An example is the important…
Uncovering health care fraudfrequently invovles whistleblowers. People are often curious about whistleblowers, likely because they relate more to those reporting fraud than those committing it. The following story is continuing proof that whistleblowers are often ordinary people who are motivated to take extraordinary steps. Whistleblowers play a vital role in…
In recent years, as health care becomes more of a business than a service, there has been a steady increase in cases of health care fraud. Companies and individuals are manipulating the system for profit and Medicare fraud has become especially prevalent. These schemes are tough to identify and it…
We’ve used these pages to discuss both health care fraud issues and the use of the internet to commit fraud against seniors. In this post, we look at a type of scam that involves both. As a law firm for California health care fraud cases, we work with both victims…
Medicare fraud impacts all of us. The misuse of public funds places an increased burden on taxpayers. The abuse of the health care system leads to higher insurance premiums and contributes to the rising cost of medical services. Additionally, fraud misdirects limited funds away from those truly in need of…