A version of this article, authored by Dan McKay, appeared in Law360 Healthcare Authority on March 24, 2026. WLC’s Erica Blachman Hitchings provided her perspective on the issue of public disclosure being presented to the Supreme Court. She is
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Blog and News
The Whistleblower Law Collaborative Blog and News, published by Whistleblower Law Collaborative, LLC, focuses on legal developments and case updates related to whistleblower actions under federal and state False Claims Acts. The blog covers topics such as health care fraud, financial fraud, government program fraud, and enforcement of statutes like the Anti-Kickback Statute. It highlights significant settlements, court rulings, and regulatory changes impacting whistleblower litigation and protections. The blog also features profiles of the firm's attorneys and their recognition in the whistleblower law field, providing insights into whistleblower rights, retaliation protections, and the legal strategies used in qui tam cases.
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Ninth Circuit Expands Path for 340B Based False Claims Act Cases
On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a landmark decision in United States ex rel. Adventist Health System of West v. AbbVie Inc.—a ruling poised to significantly reshape how whistleblowers and their attorneys…
Aetna Agrees to Pay $117.7 Million to Settle Medicare Part C Case
According to a press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Aetna Inc. has agreed to pay $117.7 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. The government’s allegations centered around…
Medicaid Fraud Risks in ABA Therapy
A recent federal report points to millions in improper Medicaid Payments, and it sheds light on a fast-growing enforcement priority.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) recently released a concerning audit concluding…
Record-Setting Infrastructure Settlement: $30 Million FCA Recovery for Fraudulent Asphalt Testing
Kokosing Materials, Inc. and Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. have agreed to pay a combined $30 million to resolve allegations that they submitted fraudulent asphalt testing data on federally funded highway infrastructure projects in Ohio.
Kokosing agreed to pay $17.5 million,…
United States Settles WLC Client’s Allegations of Incentive Compensation Ban Violations in FCA Suit
OIG Guidance: Medicare Advantage Drives FCA Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued new Medicare Advantage Industry Segment‑Specific Compliance Program Guidance (Guidance) for Medicare Advantage organizations (MAOs), also known as Part C plans. The Guidance lays out key…
DOJ Announces First-Ever Antitrust Whistleblower Reward
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has announced its first-ever whistleblower reward under the Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program, awarding $1 million to an individual whose information led to criminal enforcement against EBLOCK Corporation. The case resulted in a deferred
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Our Forecast for 2026 False Claims Act Enforcement
Overview
False Claims Act recoveries broke records in 2025. We anticipate another strong year in 2026. We are looking at enforcement trends and keeping our eyes on some potential headwinds. In our twenty-fourth year of representing whistleblowers, we are…
Sixth Circuit’s Murphy v. TriHealth: FCA’s Qui Tam Provisions Remain Constitutional—All Eyes Now on the Eleventh Circuit’s Zafirov
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has just reaffirmed that the False Claims Act’s (FCA) qui tam provisions survive Article II challenges. This effectively keeps FCA whistleblower suits on firm footing while a potentially pivotal ruling…