Healthcare fraud whistleblowers are defined as those who provide information about Medicare fraud, Medicaid fraud, and other healthcare fraud that costs the government money. Their insider information prompts healthcare fraud investigations through “qui tam” (whistleblower) lawsuits that can ultimately stop healthcare fraud. Qui tam lawsuits help return billions of dollars to the government that otherwise would have disappeared. Healthcare whistleblowers are vital for our nation’s healthcare system and patients.
Healthcare whistleblowers also help stop harmful practices that endanger the health and lives of Medicare and Medicaid patients – children, senior citizens, nursing home residents, cancer patients, dialysis patients, and many others.
In addition, qui tam lawsuits can stop healthcare fraud that steals money from TRICARE, the health insurance program for the military.