Whistleblower Exposes Home Health Fraud, Leading to $61M Settlement

A whistleblower lawsuit against Olsten Corporation uncovered fraudulent billing, sales, and marketing practices within home health agencies, resulting in a $61 million recovery. Olsten, acting as a management company for Columbia/HCA, was implicated in widespread home health fraud that led to significant financial penalties.

Undercover Whistleblower Uncovers Fraud

The whistleblower in this case took extraordinary measures, even wearing a wire to obtain key evidence that ultimately exposed the fraud scheme. This critical information led to a $61 million recovery from Olsten and over $100 million in penalties against Columbia/HCA.

Landmark Settlement

This case remains a landmark victory in home health fraud cases, highlighting the importance of whistleblowers in exposing healthcare fraud and holding corporations accountable for illegal billing practices.

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