Becoming a whistleblower is complicated. Below is some information about the False Claims Act and other whistleblower programs, including practical tips and answers to some frequently asked questions.
The new Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (#EKRA) prohibits kickbacks for addiction recovery. DOJ recently secured its first conviction. Is this a basis for #FalseClaimsAct liability? Read our latest: https://t.co/jZHFgFeJKr
ICYMI — A Manhattan doctor has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison in connection with a scheme to prescribe a potent fentanyl-based spray in exchange for bribes and #kickbacks. The alleged scheme involves Insys Therapeutics: https://t.co/oQFUjDyAkc 1 Likes 1 Retweets
Are whistleblowers getting the short end of the stick? A recent case highlights one way in which the process for government rewards might be perceived as unfair. https://t.co/qo3BO1tBTL 3 Retweets
Whistleblowers must have confidence in the rule of law in order to report fraud or wrongdoing. Recent events involving the #DOJ have put this issue in focus for us all — members of the legal profession as well as the... 2 Retweets
Accepting payments in exchange for medical referrals is a classic violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute. Our latest blog details two recent DOJ cases which resulted in criminal convictions stemming from illegal referrals of Medicare: https://t.co/dOgjXD0oKL#medicine
Hail to the presidents who embraced whistleblowers and the False Claims Act! From its inception under Lincoln through its amendments by Roosevelt, Reagan, and Obama, the FCA is a true bipartisan success story: https://t.co/tAsSR8pmAh#PresidentsDay
In Kauai, Hawaii, a recent helicopter crash killed all seven people on board. A Federal Aviation Administration #whistleblower says he was prevented from visiting the helicopter company to inspect the aircraft prior to the crash: https://t.co/9J22NoIgNA | @krisvancleave 2 Likes 3 Retweets
