Financial Rewards for Medicare Whistleblowers
8 Famous Money-Laundering Examples of the Past 50 Years in the United States
BCCI Scandal (1991) – The Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) was found to have laundered money for drug traffickers, terrorists, and arms dealers. The bank was eventually shut down by regulators and several individuals were convicted of money-laundering and other crimes. RJR Nabisco (1992) – The tobacco and […]
The Role of Whistleblowers in Reporting Medicare Fraud
Medicare is a government-run healthcare program that provides coverage to millions of elderly and disabled individuals in the United States. Unfortunately, Medicare fraud has become a pervasive problem in recent years. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), billions of dollars are lost every year to Medicare fraud, and it […]
Preventing Medicare Fraud: Tips for Seniors and Caregivers
As healthcare costs continue to rise, Medicare and Medicaid have become an essential resource for seniors and their caregivers. Unfortunately, fraud is also on the rise, with scammers and unscrupulous healthcare providers looking to take advantage of vulnerable seniors. In fact, Medicare fraud costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year, […]
5 Types of Medicare Fraud and How to Identify Them
As healthcare costs continue to grow, Medicare and Medicaid are two government programs that have become essential in providing care for millions of Americans. However, with the vast amounts of money involved, Medicare and Medicaid fraud has become increasingly prevalent. Medicare fraud occurs when an individual provider, hospital, or other […]