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Rite Aid Whistleblower  Helps Recover Over $100 Million The U.S. Department of Justice announced a landmark settlement with Rite Aid Corporation and its subsidiary, Elixir Insurance Company, requiring them to pay $101 million to resolve allegations of falsely reporting drug rebates to the Medicare Program. The settlement stems from a Rite Aid Whistleblower lawsuit filed...

The Beginnings of Caremark Fraud Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Caremark was originally founded in 1993 and has since evolved into a key player in the healthcare industry. The company gained significant prominence after being acquired by CVS Health in 2007, creating CVS Caremark. This merger allowed Caremark to leverage CVS’s vast network of retail pharmacies...

Unveiling the Healthcare Kickback Scheme In a resounding victory against healthcare fraud, a former regional sales director at Innovasis, Inc., Rover Richardson, was awarded $2.2 million for his pivotal role in uncovering a multi-million dollar kickback scheme. This landmark case not only sends a strong message to the healthcare industry about the consequences of unethical...

The False Claims Act (FCA), a cornerstone of anti-fraud legislation, has been instrumental in recouping billions of dollars for the US government. This comprehensive guide by Young Law Group delves into the complexities of qui tam lawsuits, the perils of whistleblower retaliation, and recent trends shaping FCA litigation. The FCA’s Staggering Financial Impact The FCA has proven...

Given the enormous financial stakes in the pharmaceutical industry, there is a significant incentive for companies to boost the sales of their products by any means necessary. Over the years, numerous pharmaceutical companies have been caught violating the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), which prohibits the exchange of anything of value to induce or reward the referral...

Healthcare Whistleblower Attorney Helps Secure $1.2 Million from Dr. Modh and PPM Dr. Nehal Modh, who owns and runs Progressive Pain Management (PPM) in Festus, Missouri, has settled with the U.S. government for $1.2 million over claims of submitting false information to Medicare and Missouri Medicaid. This case began when a former PPM employee, Donna Chronister, filed...

Specialty pharmacies and PBMs distribute billions of dollars in medications annually across the U.S. However, some partake in fraudulent activities against the government. Individuals who are aware of such misconduct can not only serve the public interest but also potentially receive a financial reward by reporting it to the Justice Department with the support of...