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December 20, 2013 General

Importance of Whistleblowers – Obstacles & Incentives When Internal Reporting Fails, Part III

In a weeklong series, we have been exploring the assertions set forth in a recent study submitted to Congress by the National Whistleblower Center. The NWC is a non-profit, non-partisan group dedicated to helping whistleblowers stand up against corporate fraud and avoid unfair retaliation from employers. In its report, which […]
December 19, 2013 General

Importance of Whistleblowers, Part II: Recovery and the Need for a Whistleblower Attorney

Retaliation by an employer can be one of the harsh realities of blowing the whistle on fraud. As we previously reported, the National Whistleblower Center (“NWC”) submitted a 2013 report to Congress on the various effects of workplace retaliation on the likelihood of employees to come forward with allegations of […]
December 18, 2013 General

Anti-Retaliation Group Presents Report to Congress on Importance of Whistleblowers – Part I

Our nation’s whistleblower laws serve as an indispensable portal to truth, integrity and corporate responsibility. However, there are some downsides to stepping up to report fraud, namely the very possible risk of facing retaliation by an employer. Some retaliation is blatant (e.g., immediate termination) while other forms can be much […]
December 17, 2013 General

Hospitalist Company Facing Scrutiny by Department of Justice in Upcoding Case

As you are likely aware, Medicaid and Medicare are federal programs offering health care coverage based on age or financial need. If a healthcare facility is treating a patient with coverage under one or both of these programs, it must submit an invoice for services, which is later reimbursed. During […]
December 16, 2013 General

DOJ Targets Corporate Involvement in Patient Care

One of the most important components of the doctor-patient relationship is the ability of a patient to trust the diagnosis and advice of his doctor. Patients deserve to know that any prescription or course of treatment recommended by a physician is offered with the sincere believe that the treatment is […]