U.S. Government Joins Whistleblower’s Lawsuit Fighting Hurricane Relief Fraud
The Department of Justice (DoJ) announced its intervention in a whistleblower lawsuit combatting alleged fraud in FEMA’s Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Whistleblower helps recover $2.8 million in government construction fraud case
The Department of Justice announced the recovery of $2.8 million, after a whistleblower brought allegations of government construction fraud.
What is medical bill upcoding and why should I worry about it?
While our country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, instances of fraudulent upcoding may be on the rise.
Top Raleigh N.C. Car Accident Lawyer
Top Raleigh N.C. Car Accident Lawyer Miller Law Group has over 50 years of combined experience representing victims injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents. If you have been injured by the negligence of another, it is important to speak with an experienced personal injury [...]
Government Joins Whistleblower’s Medicare Fraud Case
Government Joins Whistleblower’s Medicare Fraud Case This week, the Department of Justice announced that it has partially intervened in a Medicare Fraud case initiated by a whistleblower. The claim alleges that a company operating eleven radiology facilities submitted false claims to Medicare for payment, in violation of the False [...]
Arrest in COVID-19 Medicare Fraud Case
Arrest in COVID-19 Medicare Fraud Case The Department of Justice announced today the arrest of a Georgia woman on allegations of Medicare fraud related to coronavirus tests. According to the DoJ press release, the woman was charged with violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and for submitting false claims [...]
Criminal Charges Continue for CARES Act and PPP Fraud
Criminal Charges Continue for CARES Act and PPP Fraud On Wednesday, the Department of Justice announced two more criminal cases alleging fraud against the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In one case out of Texas, the government alleges that a purported business owner falsely certified that he employed [...]
COVID-19 Tests and Medicare Fraud
With medical providers beginning to bill government funded health care programs for COVID-19 tests, instances of fraud may soon emerge.
PPP – Certifying a Good Faith Need
PPP – Certifying a Good Faith Need Many business owners are facing a difficult decision over whether to return PPP funds after recent guidance from the Treasury. All borrowers must certify in good faith that their loan request is necessary. Specifically, applicants must certify that “economic uncertainty makes this [...]
Federal Prosecutors Bring First Criminal Charges for CARES Act Fraud
The government announced today that it has brought the first criminal charges against business owners accused of filing fraudulent PPP applications under the coronavirus stimulus plan.
