People who witness fraud in the respiratory industry may hesitate to come forward out of fear. This is a valid concern; we have all heard stories of people being retaliated against, or punished in some way for speaking up for what is right. However, there are laws and acts in place that protect whistleblowers from …
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Are You Considering Becoming A Whistleblower? Here’s What to Know About Healthcare Fraud Attorneys
If you are considering becoming a whistleblower, you’re sure to have a lot of questions. First of all, the team at the DJO Whistleblower Law Group wants to thank you for making the courageous decision to come forward. Next, we’re here to help you with the questions you may have. One of the first being …
Team Members at Daniel J. Ocasio Whistleblower Law Group Play Key Roles in $40.5 Million Settlement with Apria Healthcare
On December 21st, the acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss announced a $40.5 million settlement with Apria Healthcare. The Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider was found to be using multiple fraudulent billing practices pertaining to non-invasive ventilators. The settlement originated from three former employees filing under the qui tam provision of the False Claims Act, …
Equipment Usage and Compliance in the Respiratory Industry: What’s Right and How to Spot What’s Wrong
The respiratory industry is highly regulated, and rightfully so. Any industry that holds people’s health and safety in their metaphorical hands has no room for error in compliance. Unfortunately, there are organizations that deliberately disobey equipment usage and compliance standards in order to cut corners and increase profits. To help people better identify where organizations …
What Fraud Has Taken Place in the Respiratory Industry?
While no industry is immune to fraudulent practices, there are some industries that see more fraud than others — including the respiratory industry. Respiratory is a focus industry for our law group because we firmly believe that an industry that handles people’s safety and well-being, as well as large sums of money, should be acting …
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Tips for Identifying Fraud in the Respiratory Industry Such as High-Pressure Sales Tactics, and Other Fraudulent Activities
Selling medical supplies, such as respiratory devices, puts a tremendous amount of pressure on organizations– quotas to meet, new clients to secure, and fierce competition on their heels. While many respiratory device companies are able to navigate the competitive landscape with integrity and honest approaches, there are some who resort to fraudulent tactics to get …
Tips for Identifying Fraud in the Respiratory Industry Such as Billing for Services that Never Occurred, Multiple Billing for Sleep Testing, and More
Those who work in the respiratory field are tasked with paying meticulous attention to detail every day. It is not a simple task, ensuring all medical services performed, recorded, and billed properly. Unfortunately, there are individuals looking to cheat the system and take advantage of medical billing practices for personal profit. When that happens it’s …