Portland Medicare Fraud Whistleblower Lawyer
Do you suspect Medicare fraud at your workplace? Maybe you’ve noticed that your employer is improperly coding claims for services you know patients didn’t receive, or coding claims for higher-value services than the ones performed in your office. Or, maybe you suspect a kickback scheme for referrals or prescribing certain medications. These are all forms of Medicare fraud—and they’re illegal. The government takes Medicare fraud seriously, so seriously that it offers whistleblowers like you a share in any recovery. Our Portland, OR Medicare fraud whistleblower lawyer helps people like you speak up and report the fraud. We’ll help you secure your share of any recovery the government claws back. Call Whistleblower Law Partners today for a confidential case review.
Medicare Fraud Whistleblower Lawyer Portland, OR
Have you uncovered Medicare fraud at your job? Maybe you noticed that your employer is overcharging Medicare for patient services, billing for higher-value services instead of the ones that patients actually received. Improperly coding claims, including manipulating billing software to do so, and performing unnecessary procedures to get a higher payout are common types of Medicare billing fraud, and they’re happening across the country.
Maybe you discovered a kickback scheme, in which certain types of medications are being prescribed exclusively over others, or durable medical equipment is being sold through your organization to patients who don’t really need it. This is fraud, and in the last five years, it’s cost the federal government billions of dollars.
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a federal law that permits people to anonymously report government fraud schemes and share in any recovery the government receives. To give you an idea of the scale of Medicare fraud: In the last five years, over $1,85 billion has been awarded to whistleblowers.
The government takes Medicare fraud very seriously and vigorously pursues perpetrators. Under the FCA, whistleblowers who report fraud are entitled to 15-30% of any successful suit. They’re also protected from retaliation from their employer (such as being fired for reporting fraud) and permitted to file the claim under seal, protecting their identity while the government investigates the claim.
Our Portland Medicare fraud whistleblower lawyer is here to help you do the right thing, report the fraud, and file your qui tam relator lawsuit. We give serious consideration to the facts and listen carefully to your story. Then, we recommend the best course of action and handle all the legal matters pertaining to the suit. Let our experience guide you. We have helped people in similar positions receive a considerable award for speaking up, and we have the legal knowledge and experience to achieve the best possible outcome on your behalf.
Why Experience Matters in Medicare Fraud Cases
Successfully settling a qui tam reporting case requires an in-depth knowledge of the law itself and industry-specific knowledge to accurately identify fraud, waste, and overcharging. Our Portland Medicare fraud whistleblower lawyer possesses the specific, detailed knowledge necessary to help you gather the right evidence to share with the government, advises you on the appropriate action to take at each step of your False Claims Act case, and protects you from retaliation.
- We represent people with the courage and integrity to report misconduct, fraud, and corruption.
- Our firm’s lead attorney, Vivek Kothari, co-founded the Oregon Clemency Project, which focuses on criminal justice reform and clemency work.
- Vivek was named to the Best Lawyers in America 2024.
For help reporting Medicare fraud to the government, call Whistleblower Law Partners today.