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In Their Own Words — Schneiderman

Posted 03/4/16

-- "This is the equivalent of putting up a sign that says Trump Hospital, when…the people in it aren't nurses and doctors.”

NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman commenting on the fraud case against Trump University. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words — Richmond

Posted 03/3/16

-- “Home health agency owners who seek to boost profits by paying kickbacks to physicians in exchange for patient referrals will instead pay for their improper conduct at the settlement table.”

Special Agent in Charge Shimon R. Richmond of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG). Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words -- Washington State AG Ferguson

Posted 03/2/16

--“It is deplorable when fraudsters take advantage of a vulnerable population for financial gain.”

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announcing a False Claims Act judgment against a defendant who gave decrepit, soiled, used chairs to the state’s poor and disabled and then billed the government for the price of new ones.

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In Their Own Words — Bach

Posted 03/1/16

-- "Drug companies are quietly making billions forcing little old ladies to buy enough medicine to treat football players, and regulators have completely missed it. If we’re ever going to start saving money in health care, this is an obvious place to cut."

Dr. Peter B. Bach, director of the Center for Health Policy and Outcomes at Memorial Sloan Kettering and co-author of a just released study finding $3 billion...

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In Their Own Words — Cruden

Posted 02/29/16

-- “This settlement reflects our commitment to pursuing companies that violate the hazardous waste laws, and to securing a fair recovery of civil penalties for the people of the United States.”

Assistant Attorney General John Cruden, head of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, comment on the Lockheed settlement. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words — Cummings

Posted 02/26/16

-- “Whistleblowers who report abuses on Wall Street often put their careers and livelihoods at risk. When we in Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Act, we put in place protections for whistleblowers that are now being undermined by financial firms. Our bill would address these abuses and create stronger protections for whistleblowers who shine a light on corporate malfeasance.”

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking...

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In Their Own Words — Rodriguez

Posted 02/25/16

-- “PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS, LIKE MEDICARE, ARE NOT A PERSONAL POCKETBOOK FOR CRIMINALS SEEKING TO EXPLOIT A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP.”

Diego Rodriguez, the FBI’s assistant director-in-charge, commenting on a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme involving unlicensed massage therapists. Read the DOJ press release here.

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In Their Own Words — Caldwell

Posted 02/24/16

-- “Corruption is so pervasive that it really needs to be addressed in a more strategic and thoughtful way. It’s not just waiting for a company to self-report but being out there, being proactive in looking for things.”

Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell commenting on ways the DOJ can improve its fight against fraud.

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In Their Own Words — Zerbe

Posted 02/23/16

-- "There has been in some corners cynicism/uncertainty about whether the Tax Court would provide real protections for whistleblowers – and translating into whistleblowers getting awards. The pudding has arrived with the proof."

Tax whistleblower attorney Dean Zerbe on two recent cases that "make clear that whistleblowers can go to Tax Court, have their rights protected and at the end of the day receive a...

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In Their Own Words — Adventist

Posted 02/22/16

-- “[ADVENTIST’S] ACTIONS PUT PATIENTS AT NEEDLESS RISK IN AN ATTEMPT TO BOOST PROFITS AT TAXPAYER EXPENSE. THIS SETTLEMENT DEMONSTRATES THAT SUCH PRACTICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES.”

Shimon R. Richmond, Special Agent in Charge for the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services US Attorney MD FL

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In Their Own Words — Schneiderman

-- "This is the equivalent of putting up a sign that says Trump Hospital, when…the people in it aren't nurses and doctors.”

In Their Own Words — Richmond

-- “Home health agency owners who seek to boost profits by paying kickbacks to physicians in exchange for patient referrals will instead pay for their improper conduct at the settlement table.”

In Their Own Words -- Washington State AG Ferguson

--“It is deplorable when fraudsters take advantage of a vulnerable population for financial gain.”

In Their Own Words — Bach

-- "Drug companies are quietly making billions forcing little old ladies to buy enough medicine to treat football players, and regulators have completely missed it. If we’re ever going to start saving money in health care, this is an obvious place to cut."

In Their Own Words — Cruden

-- “This settlement reflects our commitment to pursuing companies that violate the hazardous waste laws, and to securing a fair recovery of civil penalties for the people of the United States.”

In Their Own Words — Cummings

In Their Own Words — Rodriguez

-- “PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS, LIKE MEDICARE, ARE NOT A PERSONAL POCKETBOOK FOR CRIMINALS SEEKING TO EXPLOIT A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP.”

In Their Own Words — Caldwell

-- “Corruption is so pervasive that it really needs to be addressed in a more strategic and thoughtful way. It’s not just waiting for a company to self-report but being out there, being proactive in looking for things.”

In Their Own Words — Zerbe

-- "There has been in some corners cynicism/uncertainty about whether the Tax Court would provide real protections for whistleblowers – and translating into whistleblowers getting awards. The pudding has arrived with the proof."

In Their Own Words — Adventist

-- “[ADVENTIST’S] ACTIONS PUT PATIENTS AT NEEDLESS RISK IN AN ATTEMPT TO BOOST PROFITS AT TAXPAYER EXPENSE. THIS SETTLEMENT DEMONSTRATES THAT SUCH PRACTICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES.”

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