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Nurse Practitioner Found Guilty in $200M Healthcare Fraud Scandal

Nurse Practitioner Found Guilty in $200M Healthcare Fraud Scandal

Nurse Practitioner Found Guilty in $200M Healthcare Fraud Scandal A Nurse Practitioner has been convicted due to her involvement in a health care fraud scandal totaling over $200 million, according to a report from the Department of Justice. The case was a significant instance of a healthcare professional taking advantage of the system for personal…
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CFTC Whistleblowers Awarded $15 million

CFTC Whistleblower Program Success The CFTC has recently awarded two whistleblowers a total of $15 million for their invaluable information and assistance, leading to successful enforcement actions. The prompt response and reliable information provided through Form TCR submissions prompted the CFTC to initiate investigations swiftly. By interpreting crucial evidence and guiding the Division of Enforcement…
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Top 12 Movies About Whistleblowers: Lessons for the Brave & Courageous

Top 12 Movies About Whistleblowers: Lessons for the Brave & Courageous

Top 12 Movies About Whistleblowers Whistleblowers are individuals who, despite the risk of retaliation, speak up against illegal, immoral, or unethical practices. Whistleblowers are often criticized, discriminated against, and even subjected to harassment or physical violence. To celebrate their courage and highlight the importance of their work, we have compiled a list of top 12…
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Watermark Retirement Communities LLC Pays $4.25 Million for Retirement Home False Claims Act Violations

Watermark Retirement Communities LLC Pays $4.25 Million for Retirement Home False Claims Act Violations

Retirement Home False Claims Act Violations Watermark Retirement Communities LLC, a senior living community operator, paid $4.25 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. The allegations included that Watermark billed Medicare and Medicaid for unnecessary rehabilitation services, offered discounts and other incentives to physicians who referred patients to Watermark’s facilities, and…
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Goldman Sachs Whistleblower

Goldman Sachs Under Fire: CFTC Whistleblower Office Posts Notice for Record keeping Violations

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Whistleblower Office released a Notice of Covered Action (“NCA”) on August 31st pertaining to an enforcement action levied against Goldman Sachs. The company is alleged to have committed violations in its record keeping practices.  The NCA refers to a legal action on August 29th, accusing Goldman Sachs of violating the cease-and-desist…
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Why Whistleblower Attorneys Are Essential for Corporate Accountability

Whistleblower attorneys play a crucial role in society by protecting individuals who expose illegal or unethical activities happening within their companies. These legal experts ensure that whistleblowers are safeguarded from any negative consequences and that their rights are upheld. The main purpose of this article is to shed light on the importance and responsibilities of…
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Booz Allen False Claims Act Allegations Resolved for $377.45 Million

Booz Allen False Claims Act Allegations Resolved for $377.45 Million

Booz Allen False Claims Act Allegations Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation, a management and consulting services provider, has settled for $377.45 million with the US government. This follows accusations of False Claims Act violations by wrongly billing commercial and international costs to government contracts. Booz Allen, based in McLean, Virginia, serves the US government as…
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Join the Campaign to Make National Whistleblower Day Permanent

National Whistleblower Day July 30th Supported by Senator Chuck Grassley, the campaign to Make National Whistleblower Day Permanent needs support. In a letter to President Biden, Senator Grassley states “I have asked every president since President Ronald Reagan to hold a Rose Garden ceremony to honor whistleblowers. No president has done so. I hope you…
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