False Claims Act, Healthcare Whistleblowers, and Whistling in the Wind with Justin Lugar

In a recent episode of the Emerging Litigation Podcast, Woods Rogers attorney and former U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Virginia Justin Lugar discusses the DOJ’s clear crackdown on healthcare fraud. The agency’s 2023 annual report shows that its Health Care Fraud unit was responsible for convicting more than $3.8 billion in False Claims Act and whistleblower claims last year alone.

Justin and Emerging Litigation host Tom Hagy discuss how many whistleblower cases come to fruition, the challenges and benefits of rewarding whistleblowers, and how companies can respond effectively when presented with claims.

Before joining Woods Rogers earlier this year, Justin was recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency for his efforts in enforcing the Controlled Substances Act, leading to the largest fine, at the time, assessed against a hospital system in the United States.

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