2022 Update: Federal False Claims Act Recoveries v. Federal Budget
Where there is massive government spending, there is massive fraud, and 2021 was no exception.
Mining for Gold: Examining the New Trend of Data-Driven False Claims Act Cases
If you are going to file a data-driven case, it can be a good idea to hire an investigator to dig up dirt and basic background information.
COVID-19 Relief Funds Two Years Later: Which Are the Most Susceptible to Fraud
In healthcare, common fraud schemes include laboratory testing schemes through which COVID-19 testing was offered to obtain Medicare beneficiary information.
COVID-19 Relief Funds Two Years Later: Where Did the Money Go and Who is Watching It?
While the scope of relief spending has been unprecedented, money meant for oversight of the relief funds has not been as robust.
Big Infrastructure Investments Could Prove Costly to Taxpayers, Lucrative to Fraudsters
Whistleblowers have a long history of reporting and prosecuting all types of infrastructure fraud through the False Claims Act.
New DOJ Statistics Spotlight the Role of Whistleblowers in Exposing Pandemic Health Care Fraud
Over 58% of all actual recoveries—amounting to $1.6 billion—came from whistleblower-initiated, or qui tam, actions.
Like the Omicron Variant, COVID-19 Fraud Continues to Run Rampant
As we approach the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s about time we check in on the fraud against the government relief programs.
How Telehealth Became a Big Target for Fraudsters
Prior to the pandemic, Medicare imposed strict limitations on when telehealth services were covered.
Let's Take a Look at How DOJ Task Forces Fight Fraud
In July of this year, for instance, twenty-two individuals were charged in connection with a massive fraud scheme.
Why Combatting Healthcare Fraud Is Getting More Important
Healthcare costs will continue to account for a steadily growing share of the economy, reaching 37 percent of GDP by 2050 and 46 percent by 2080.
