Why Medicare Billing Fraud Cases Are Running Rampant and What You Can Do About It
October 9th, 2018 by Mike Bothwell
Are Medicare billing fraud cases getting worse? Here’s what you need to know. Medicare billing fraud cases cost the government $60 billion a year, and the problem continues to grow. Abuse is rampant despite more restrictions on healthcare for seniors than ever before. As more doctors hear about fraud convictions and million-dollar fines, more providers […]
How to Protect Yourself as a Medicare Whistleblower
October 16th, 2018 by Mike Bothwell
Is it dangerous to be a Medicare whistleblower? The benefits of being a Medicare whistleblower are tempting, but do they outweigh the risks? Most people want to do the right thing, but when they are under pressure to provide information, office staff, healthcare providers, doctors and others caught up in fraudulent schemes sometimes say they […]
What You Need to Know about Different States’ Whistleblower Laws Before Coming Forward
October 23rd, 2018 by Mike Bothwell
How do different states’ whistleblower laws differ from federal protection? States’ whistleblower laws provide added protection for people, but they also come with their own set of eligibility requirements. Assumptions can spoil your case before it even begins. Working with a lawyer can help you navigate the complaint process the appropriate way to ensure you’re […]
Understanding the Basics of Whistleblower Legislation
October 30th, 2018 by Mike Bothwell
What are the basics of whistleblower legislation, and how does it relate to you? Whistleblower legislation isn’t a modern invention. It arose from corruption in the 19th Century, particularly as predatory companies scrambled to take advantage of government expenditures made during the Civil War. Fighters on both sides of the conflict were at a loss […]
How Do Fraudulent Insurance Claims Affect Medicare?
September 7th, 2018 by Mike Bothwell
Fraudulent insurance claims rob needy people of adequate healthcare. Fraudulent insurance claims come in all varieties, and ultimately, it is the people who need the most who suffer more than anyone else. Substandard providers make money off the poor while delivering shoddy services. When a problem is widespread enough, policies change to limit services to […]
What Do Medicare Fraud Attorneys Do with False Claims Reports?
September 14th, 2018 by Mike Bothwell
Could you put a stop to bad billing and possibly have a chance to receive big rewards with help from Medicare fraud attorneys? Medicare fraud attorneys help people fight back against health care providers and clinics that use and abuse the elderly. Bad billing practices don’t just put more money into a clinic’s pocket. […]
