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…
In recent years, those who follow the law and legal developments have noted an uptick in cases filed against drug companies, pharmacies, and others involved in pharmaceutical fraud. This focus on pharmaceutical insurance fraud is an important development and these cases help protect individual consumers, U.S. taxpayers, and the public…
Back in October, we discussed allegations that the large pharmacy chain, CVS, had been refilling prescriptions without customer approval and fraudulently billing their insurance companies without customer approval. California was a leader in this investigation, with the federal government joining in because of Medicare fraud concerns. Now, a case is…
There is another insurance-related scandal in the California news this week, this time relating to CVS, the nation’s second largest pharmacy chain. State officials are alleging that CVS Caremark, Inc., refilled customers prescriptions and billed insurance companies without the customers consent. California CVS customers were surprised to learn that CVS…