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The Billion-Dollar Shift: What Whistleblowers Need to Know About New HHS Priorities

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently signaled a significant shift in its enforcement priorities regarding whistleblower cases, particularly those involving fraud, waste, and abuse within federal healthcare programs. This heightened focus underscores a commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining the integrity of the healthcare system. For...
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The New Frontier of Fraud: AI and the False Claims Act in 2026

The False Claims Act (FCA) has been the federal government’s most potent weapon against fraud since the Civil War. Often called “Lincoln’s Law,” it was originally designed to stop unscrupulous contractors from selling the Union Army sawdust instead of gunpowder. But as we move through 2026, the “sawdust” of the modern era isn’t a physical...
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Navigating the High-Stakes Intersection of Whistleblowing and Severance

The moment an employee discovers systemic wrongdoing within their organization—whether it be financial fraud, safety violations, or environmental hazards—a ticking clock begins. This clock doesn’t just measure the time until the truth comes out; it measures the narrow window in which the employee must protect their career, their finances, and their legal standing. When a...
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