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Whistleblowing
What should you know about the CFTC, the SEC and the IRS whistleblower programs?
Any fraud or illegal activity has the potential to put the public at risk. People willing to act as whistleblowers are an essential part of uncovering that activity and holding people and businesses responsible. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the...
What should you know about pharmacy fraud?
Patients and healthcare providers alike depend on pharmacies to ensure that patients have the medications they need. Unfortunately, some pharmacies attempt to take advantage of Medicare and Medicaid patients by engaging in fraudulent activities to collect higher...
How do you file a complaint with OSHA?
Regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are vital to creating a safe environment for workers and the public. When employers violate these requirements, those decisions can put employees and others at risk. Thankfully, reporting these...
What should you know about kickbacks in healthcare?
Patients trust doctors. They trust that doctors have their best interest at heart, and that they are relying on their expert medical judgement to help them find treatment options, including the necessary and appropriate pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, and...
How can you identify Medicare fraud?
Millions of people depend on Medicare for financial support as they age. Unfortunately, some healthcare providers take advantage of this vital program for their own financial gain. Medicare fraud can take many different forms, and healthcare employees should know how...
Four common types of healthcare billing fraud
Medicare patients rely on their healthcare providers to provide them with the treatment they need and to charge the government fairly for that treatment. Unfortunately, some clinics and hospitals misrepresent their services to charge more for care and bring in more...
Milwaukee man convicted of pharmacy fraud sentenced to prison
While typical consequences for False Claims Act violations include fines and career ramifications, other times criminal penalties can be pursued as well. In the case of a former employee of two Milwaukee medical clinics, he now faces nearly three years in prison and...
Thinking of blowing the whistle? Your timing can be critical.
When considering whether to report illegal activity, you have many details to consider. Do you really have the information you need to file a claim? Will your claim impact your career? How can you protect yourself and your ability to support your family?...
When should you sign a severance agreement?
Separation from your job can lead to significant financial uncertainty. If your employer offers you a severance agreement, it might be tempting to sign that document because of the monetary support it could provide. However, accepting a severance package or an...