Anyone aware of fraud against the government and interested in taking action to stop it is advised to speak with our team at the Law Offices of Darth M. Newman immediately. It is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible for several reasons, including protecting yourself against retaliation and preserving evidence.
We know that for many people, becoming a whistleblower is about doing the right thing, and you deserve the full protections of the law when you do. Unfortunately, whistleblowers risk being retaliated against and having to deal with a prolonged legal battle. We urge you to be as informed and protected as you can be when starting your case. Our Pittsburgh, PA Medicare whistleblower lawyer knows that fraud can happen within the Medicare program. If you are aware of Medicare fraud, please contact us as soon as possible. We are ready to help.
What Medicare Fraud Looks Like
Medicare and Medicaid are national health insurance programs rife with all manner of corporate fraud. Our Medicare whistleblower attorney knows this fraud can occur at every level of the system, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, medical equipment providers, home health care providers, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), emergency and ambulance medical services companies, assisted living facilities, individual doctors, and more. Medicare provides inpatient hospital and outpatient clinical medical coverage, prescription drugs, and durable medical devices through traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage or Part C plans. Our whistleblower attorney knows that each area of these benefits and benefit delivery systems can be corrupted with fraud.
Medicaid is a program for those with lower incomes and less assets that is funded by both the states and federal governments. Similar to Medicare, our Medicaid whistleblower attorney has observed this program become a target of fraud which may include dentists, doctors, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, and other health care providers. As our Pittsburgh Medicare whistleblower lawyer explains, these providers may engage in the following violations:
- Over-billing for services provided
- Billing for services that were not performed
- Self-referrals and kickbacks
- Creating fraudulent cost reports
- Padding mileage from ambulance trips
- Billing for services offered by those without credentials
- Billing for services, tests, or products that are not necessary
- Charging brand-name prices for medical products and generic drugs
- Diluting drugs
- Billing or prescribing medical equipment that was not provided
- Billing for appointments that were not done or were cancelled in advance
Law Offices Of Darth M. Newman
If you have evidence that a person or organization has been committing fraud against the government, we recommend contacting our Pittsburgh Medicare whistleblower lawyer for help. At the Law Offices of Darth M. Newman, Attorney Darth Newman has earned from Martindale-Hubbell the highest possible peer rating of AV Preeminent. He is one of the top 2.5% of Pennsylvania lawyers who have been chosen as a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers, and was picked for the National Trial Lawyers list of Top 100 Lawyers in the state. When handling your case, you can depend on him to handle it with precision and proven success. Please reach out today for a free consultation if you have a whistleblower matter to discuss. He is ready to speak with you.
