The FCA or ‘False Claims Act’ has secured more than $3 billion in settlements or judgments in civil cases in the 2019 fiscal year alone. Much of that relates to healthcare claims, and nearly two-thirds involve relators—which is another term for whistleblowers. This is not surprising, given the widespread application of Qui Tam provisions that offer a portion of an award to whistleblowers who assist the prosecution with cases under the FCA.
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