Once again, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized a Wilbanks & Gouinlock (W&G) whistleblower case as one of the Top 5 healthcare fraud litigation cases of 2016—a significant honor that underscores the firm’s impact in the fight against fraud targeting federal healthcare programs. This recognition came as part of the DOJ’s annual report, which announced more than $4.7 billion in recoveries under the False Claims Act for the fiscal year—marking the third-highest annual recovery since the law was strengthened in 1986.
The W&G case was selected from hundreds of False Claims Act matters filed that year, reflecting its substantial contribution to the DOJ’s civil healthcare fraud enforcement efforts. At a time when healthcare fraud enforcement was a national priority, the case stood out for its scope, the significance of the misconduct uncovered, and the value of the taxpayer dollars recovered. The successful resolution of this case not only returned millions to government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid, but also served as a deterrent to future abuse by providers and institutions across the country.
This matter further solidified Wilbanks & Gouinlock’s national reputation as a trusted advocate for whistleblowers and a leader in healthcare fraud litigation. The firm’s continued commitment to exposing fraud and holding powerful healthcare entities accountable has made it a key player in some of the most complex and consequential whistleblower actions in recent history.
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