Medicare Fraud – Not Just A False Claims Act Issue
The government continues its ongoing crackdown against medical billing fraud and Medicare fraud. Click here to read about two recent Louisiana cases involving Medicare fraud.
Whistleblowing
The Medical Assistance Programs Integrity Law — Our Louisiana False Claims Act
As discussed in the prior articles, the federal False Claims Act (FCA) only applies to fraudulent claims made against the federal government. The FCA does not cover fraud in state or local government contracts. In order to fill that gap, many state governments have enacted their own versions of the FCA to encourage whistleblowers. The closest analog … Read more
The False Claims Act – Medical Billing Fraud
Many False Claims Act cases arise when whistleblowers report medical billing fraud. Click to learn about some common types of illegal medical billing fraud.
The False Claims Act – An Introduction
Federal law imposes serious penalties on anyone who makes a false or fraudulent claim for payment against the government. An employee who blows the whistle on fraud can recover up to 30% of the total award. Click to learn more about the False Claims Act.