Healthcare Insurers Take Note: New Federal Whistleblower Program is Coming for You

November 6, 2024 David E. Leach Caroline J. Berdzik Scott R. Green

Key Takeaways:

  • New Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program incentivizes the reporting of corporate misconduct with the whistleblower possibly receiving upwards of $30 million
  • Healthcare insurance fraud schemes are one of the focuses of the program
  • The program ensures whistleblower confidentiality
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Walgreens Agrees To $100,000,000.00 Settlement

Walgreens agrees to pay $100 mln to resolve lawsuit over generic drug pricing

Nov 4 (Reuters) – Walgreens (WBA.O), opens new tab has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit accusing it of fraudulently overcharging customers for a decade when they bought generic drugs through private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.

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DJT To Shake Up Health Care?

Donald Trump returns to the presidency with big ambitions to shake up health care

By Sarah Owermohle 

Republican Donald Trump has won the presidency, marking a new era for federal health agencies and the industries they oversee. The president-elect campaigned on promises to shake up public health institutions, reshape federal health programs, and slash high costs across the system.

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