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Importance of Whistleblowers

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LET THE WHISTLES BLOW . . . .

Posted  05/14/20
man blowing a whistle
OpEd by Gordon Schnell and Max Voldman Published In New York Daily News Add Dr. Rick Bright to the list of coronavirus whistleblowers silenced or sidelined for trying to push truth over politics as we battle this deadly scourge. He was just ousted from his post as director of the HHS agency working on a COVID-19 vaccine for what he claims was his refusal to support a “game-changing” supposed cure President...

Tagged in: CC Lawyers, COVID-19, Importance of Whistleblowers, Whistleblower Eligibility,

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Let’s Talk about Nursing Homes – Who Will Raise the Red Flag Now That Routine Inspections Are Halted?

Posted  05/14/20
nurse checking on elder woman
In March 2020, the federal government abruptly paused non-emergency inspections of some 15,300 nursing homes and other long-term healthcare facilities nationwide in order to focus on preparations to respond to the threat of COVID-19 pandemic.  This triage means that an on-site survey will be authorized only in cases of “immediate jeopardy” of serious harm (e.g., abuse) or reported infection-control...

Tagged in: CC Lawyers, COVID-19, FCA Federal, Healthcare Fraud, Importance of Whistleblowers, Provider Fraud, SNF,

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COVID Frauds of the Week: First Charges for Fraud on the PPP

Posted  05/8/20
Handcuffed business-leader walking through jail.
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, so too do the reports of brazen fraud against the vulnerable and the government programs designed to help them.  Like last week, here in our new feature we will focus on some noteworthy trends in government enforcement in this unfortunate new area of fraud.

Fraud on Government Spending

Notably, we have seen the first of what will undoubtedly be many government enforcement actions...

Tagged in: Catch of the Week, COVID-19, FCA Federal, Importance of Whistleblowers, Whistleblower Eligibility, Whistleblower Rewards,

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Keeping Our Eyes Open for COVID-19 Fraud

Posted  05/1/20
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The COVID-19 pandemic is shaping the way we live around the world and dominating headlines.  Inevitably, it will be a major focus for government enforcement agencies.  The whistleblower team at Constantine Cannon is closely tracking reports of fraud in the Coronavirus response. This week, we launched a new webpage as a hub for COVID-19 fraud news.  We encourage you to visit this page, which will be updated...

Tagged in: COVID-19, Financial and Investment Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Importance of Whistleblowers, Medicaid, Medicare, Whistleblower Rewards,

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Whistleblowers Welcome – Mary Inman Speaks at SCCE’s Virtual Conference for European Compliance Professionals

Posted  04/29/20
Whistleblowers Welcome
On April 21, 2020, Constantine Cannon partner Mary Inman spoke  at the European Compliance and Ethics Institute (ECEI), a virtual conference organized by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), on the opportunities presented to European compliance officers by the 2019 EU Whistleblower Directive, including its requirement that companies create internal reporting mechanisms to facilitate...

Tagged in: CC Lawyers, Importance of Whistleblowers, International Whistleblowers,

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Antitrust Violations, COVID-19, and the False Claims Act

Posted  04/23/20
whistle hanging on rope
As the federal government spends trillions of dollars to fight the coronavirus pandemic and alleviate its economic fallout, we can expect to see large chunks of that money misused and misappropriated by bad actors.  Now more than ever, we’ll need whistleblowers to come forward to report what they see on the ground, whether it’s an unqualified company seeking Paycheck Protection Program funds intended for small...

Tagged in: Bribery and Bid-Rigging, COVID-19, FCA Federal, Importance of Whistleblowers, Pricing Fraud, Whistleblower Eligibility, Whistleblower Rewards,

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Constantine Cannon Attorneys Call on Whistleblowers to Help Guard the Floodgates of Fraud

Posted  04/17/20
Schnell, Gordon and Voldman, Max Attorney Headshots
No matter how dire the issues facing the country, whenever the government hangs out a sign advertising free money, it invites rampant fraud.  News stories already abound of fraudsters preying on coronavirus fears, and the massive stimulus expenditures by the federal government, necessary as they are, will require enormous oversight to prevent fraudulent claims. With the government injecting $2 trillion into the...

Tagged in: CC Lawyers, COVID-19, FCA Federal, Importance of Whistleblowers, Whistleblower Case, Whistleblower Eligibility,

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Catch of the Week: Logan Laboratories and Tampa Pain Relief Centers for Urine Drug Testing Fraud

Posted  04/17/20
Doctor with Cash
This week's Catch of the Week goes to Logan Laboratories, Inc. (Logan Labs), a reference laboratory in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Pain Relief Centers, Inc. (Tampa Pain), a pain clinic also based in Tampa, Florida, and two of their former executives who have agreed to pay a total of $41 million to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act for billing various federal health care programs for medically unnecessary...

Tagged in: Catch of the Week, FCA Federal, Government Programs Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Importance of Whistleblowers, Lack of Medical Necessity, Managed Care, Whistleblower Case,

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The Paycheck Protection Program is a Big Solution to a Big Problem, but it Needs Big Oversight

Posted  04/10/20
man-pocketing-cash-into-his-suit-pocket
It’s no secret that our local bodegas, corner nail salons, and go-to restaurants are in trouble. The unprecedented nationwide stay-home initiatives may be flattening the curve, but they’re also threatening to bankrupt millions of small businesses and their employees. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act aims to address this problem with numerous programs, including the Paycheck Protection...

Tagged in: COVID-19, FCA Federal, Financial and Investment Fraud, Financial Institution Fraud, Importance of Whistleblowers, Legislation and Regulation News, Whistleblower Rewards,

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What is an IG and Why do IGs Matter to Whistleblowers and in the COVID-19 Response?

Posted  04/10/20
Hand with magnifying glass and pencil examining books and records
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, and the government rolls out massive spending programs and regulatory changes in response, there has been significant news about inspectors general.  Inspectors General – IGs – and the teams that work for them, often referred to as the Office of the Inspector General or OIG, play a critical role in preventing mismanagement, waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs.  Iowa...

Tagged in: COVID-19, FCA Federal, Government Procurement Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Importance of Whistleblowers,

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