August 26, 2004
The Associated Press reports that the False Claims Act has had its biggest impact in the health care industry. The story outlines some of the largest recoveries to date, including $1.7 billion paid by HCA to resolve Medicare fraud charges.
A government lawyer told AP that fraud is difficult to find without the help of whistleblowers. In fiscal year 2003 whistleblowers received $319 million in rewards for their contributions to fighting fraud against government programs.
The AP story was carried by the San Francisco Chronicle on August 24, 2004.