Types of Qui Tam Cases

Qui Tam in Health Care

Health care fraud makes up a large percentage of Qui Tam actions pending. The Department of Justice combats health care fraud as demonstrated by a recent $175 million settlement from a nursing home chain to settle Medicare/Medicaid fraud allegations.

Health Care Fraud Includes:

» Billing for services not performed or required

» Falsifying the nature of the services provided

» Falsifying the nature of the services billed

» Submission of false claims to Medicare or Medicaid