Pharmaceutical And Medical Device Whistleblower Attorneys
Fraud by health care device or drug manufacturers is a serious issue across the nation. It can cost federal health care programs billions of dollars annually. Additionally, fraud and misrepresentation can endanger patients. This is why it is so important for whistleblowers to know what legal rights they have and to work with an experienced pharmaceutical whistleblower lawyer at this time.
Our team can help here at the Cross Law Firm, S.C. Founding attorney Nola J. Hitchcock Cross and the Cross Law Firm, S.C. team are experienced medical device fraud attorneys. Our team offers confidential consultations to those who are thinking of becoming whistleblowers, and we provide services in both English and Spanish. Call today to get started.
Common Pharmaceutical Fraud Schemes
Those who want to report pharmaceutical fraud or FDA fraud should be aware that it can take many forms, including:
- Promoting nonapproved uses, which could result in an off-label marketing fraud claim
- Best price fraud, which means that Medicaid is not actually given the lowest price possible
- Manufacturing violations, such as failing to follow the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) required by the FDA
- Illegal kickbacks, sometimes disguised as payments to physicians for research grants or speaker fees
When drugs or devices are misbranded or improperly marketed, our team can help whistleblowers explore their options.
Common Medical Device Fraud Schemes
Device fraud can also take many forms, including:
- Promoting noncompliant devices, which may be defective or simply do not meet safety standards
- Billing for unnecessary services or devices
- Providing kickbacks to physicians or medical institutions for device usage
Navigating these issues can be complex, but our team can help you build your case. Documentation is key, as is a full understanding of your rights and legal protections as a whistleblower. So, it is essential to act while you have access to documents.
The Link To The False Claims Act
False claims are more common than many people realize. They often occur when there is a government program, such as Medicare and Medicaid, that is paying for drugs or devices. If those drugs or devices were marketed illegally or sold fraudulently, or utlized or billed fraudulently, the related claims may all be false claims.
Call For A Consultation
Our experienced legal team can help you report pharmaceutical or device fraud confidentially as a quality control engineer, a marketing executive, a sales representative or anyone else with knowledge of fraud. Just call 414-616-3229 or use the online contact form to set up your consultation today.