Noah RichSep 20, 20214 minLet's Take a Look at Fraud Against State Medicaid ProgramsIn 2019, state Medicaid Fraud Control Units recovered $6.41 for every $1 spent on enforcement.
Molly KnoblerSep 19, 20212 minLet's Take a Look at How DOJ Task Forces Fight FraudThe government has maintained a Medicare Fraud Strike Force since March 2007.
Molly KnoblerSep 18, 20211 minWhy Combatting Healthcare Fraud Is Getting More ImportantThere are a number of drivers of this growth, but the primary one is the anticipated growth in Medicare enrollment.
Molly KnoblerSep 17, 20211 minHighlighting Whistleblowers on Patient Safety DayThe estimated annual cost of additional medical and short-term disability expenses associated with medical errors is $19.5 billion.
Noah RichSep 16, 20212 minHow the Government Combats Tax FraudAccording to the IRS, about $1 trillion in federal taxes go unpaid each year.
Kathleen ScanlanSep 15, 20212 minHow Whistleblowers Can Combat COVID-19 FraudUnfortunately, the tragic loss of life and economic turmoil caused by the pandemic have been compounded by fraud in COVID-19 relief efforts.
Jeb WhiteSep 14, 20211 minThe Success of The SEC Whistleblower ProgramOf the major federal whistleblower programs, the SEC Whistleblower Program is the newest, dating back to only 2011.
Kathleen ScanlanSep 13, 20213 minHow The SEC Regulates $29 Trillion in EquitiesEmpowering whistleblowers to provide tips on where and how fraudulent transactions were happening is the most effective way to prevent fraud
Molly KnoblerSep 12, 20211 minDiving Into Defense FraudA non-partisan commission found that as much as $60 billion (almost 30% of the spending up to that point) had been lost to fraud.
James KingSep 11, 20213 minHow 9/11 Recovery Fraud Was StoppedWhenever governments provide relief money to help victims recover, these efforts are often ripe targets for fraudsters.
Tony MunterSep 10, 20212 minOn National 401(k) Day, Remember the Role of WhistleblowersFor approximately 60 million Americans who have such a plan and are relying on it for retirement, every day is 401(k) day.
Molly KnoblerSep 9, 20211 minThe Billions Lost to Healthcare FraudSince the False Claims Act’s revitalization in 1986, recoveries trended significantly towards the healthcare sector and away from defense
Molly KnoblerSep 8, 20211 minLet's Dive Into Government-Funded Healthcare ProgramsWe are going to drill down on numbers associated with Medicare, Medicaid, and other government-sponsored healthcare programs.
Molly KnoblerSep 7, 20212 minLooking at the Cost of Air Pollution on Clean Air DayImagine the impact if whistleblowers could combat the annual $790 billion cost caused by air polluters, as is shown possible by enforcement
Tony MunterSep 6, 20213 minHow Many Lawyers Are Involved in Prosecuting False Claims Act Cases?Since a False Claims Act case is a filing with a court, we will analyze the number of lawyers involved in prosecuting False Claims Act cases
John McCabeSep 5, 20212 minFalse Claims Act Enforcement: $20 Returned for Every $1 SpentHow good is the rate of return on investment for False Claims Act enforcement.
Nicolas MendozaSep 4, 20212 minLooking at $3.2 Trillion in State & Local Government SpendingBy Nicolas Mendoza of Murphy Anderson PLLC In the United States, a substantial portion of government functions are carried out by state...
John McCabeSep 3, 20211 minHow Much Do We Lose to Fraud?In fiscal year 2020, the government lost $206 billion to fraud. Just how much money is that?
John McCabeSep 2, 20212 minBillions Are Lost to FraudToday we’re going to examine the relationship between government expenditures and the amount recovered under the False Claims Act.
John McCabeSep 1, 20211 minBillions in False Claims Act RecoveriesWelcome to Fraud By the Numbers! Today, we'll be looking at some key numbers in the Department of Justice's annual report.