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Landmark Virginia Whistleblower Case: Jury Rules Against ER Doctor in Roanoke
Landmark Virginia Whistleblower Case: Jury Rules Against ER Doctor in Roanoke 1472 832 Bo Frith

At Frith & Ellerman Law Firm, we closely monitor significant whistleblower and employment law cases in Virginia, particularly those setting precedent under newly established statutes. A recent verdict in Roanoke County has important implications for healthcare whistleblowers throughout the Commonwealth. First Trial Under Virginia’s New Whistleblower Law Ends With Defense…

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Medicaid Fraud: It is Not What You Think
Medicaid Fraud: It is Not What You Think 1200 800 Dan Frith
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Virginia Healthcare Whistleblower Case: Sentara Health Insurance Investigation Moves Forward
Virginia Healthcare Whistleblower Case: Sentara Health Insurance Investigation Moves Forward 1472 832 Bo Frith

At Frith & Ellerman Law Firm in Roanoke, we handle significant Virginia whistleblower cases, particularly those involving healthcare fraud in the Western District of Virginia. A recent development caught our attention as it demonstrates the powerful impact whistleblowers can have in holding large healthcare organizations accountable. Important Case Advances in…

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Whistleblowers: Protecting Virginia’s Healthcare Integrity
Whistleblowers: Protecting Virginia’s Healthcare Integrity 1200 800 Bo Frith

As attorneys specializing in whistleblower cases, we’ve witnessed firsthand the critical role whistleblowers play in safeguarding our community’s healthcare system and protecting taxpayer dollars. The U.S. Department of Justice’s latest report for fiscal year 2024 confirms what we’ve long known: whistleblowers are the unsung heroes in the fight against fraud.…

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Chesapeake Hospital: Fraud, Betrayal, and the Fight for Accountability
Chesapeake Hospital: Fraud, Betrayal, and the Fight for Accountability 800 800 Bo Frith

Chesapeake, Virginia—not exactly the place you’d expect to find a hotbed of medical malpractice and conspiracy. Yet here we are, staring down the barrel of an indictment that has it all: unnecessary surgeries, bloated billing schemes, and a betrayal of trust so deep it makes you question everything you thought…

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Virginia Whistleblower Lawsuit Leads to Multimillion Dollar Settlement by Inova Health
Virginia Whistleblower Lawsuit Leads to Multimillion Dollar Settlement by Inova Health 1200 797 Bo Frith

On November 15, 2024, the Department of Justice announced that Inova Health System, a major healthcare system in Northern Virginia, agreed to pay $2.37 million to resolve allegations of fraudulent healthcare billing. The settlement underscores the critical role whistleblowers play in exposing fraudulent practices in the healthcare industry. The Allegations…

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DOJ Launches New Incentive for Whistleblowers
DOJ Launches New Incentive for Whistleblowers 533 800 Bo Frith

On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a new cash-for-tips incentive for whistleblowers. Individuals who turn over original information or analysis relating to: financial crimes bribery or healthcare fraud are eligible for an award of up to 30% of any assets forfeited by the company as…

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Common Mistakes With Skin Cancer
Common Mistakes With Skin Cancer 533 800 Bo Frith

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the skin. It is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States.[1]  Each year, approximately one million people are diagnosed with skin cancer.[2] There are three main types of skin cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma…

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The Sad Truth About State Medical Boards
The Sad Truth About State Medical Boards 1200 800 Bo Frith

Worthwhile clip on how state medical boards work. Virginia is sadly no different. All too commonly, our cases involve instances of egregious negligence that go (and previously went) unpunished by the Virginia Board of Medicine. The people who suffer are patients. These patients are later malpracticed upon, suffering permanent injuries…

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Unsupervised Nurse Anesthesia – HB1322
Unsupervised Nurse Anesthesia – HB1322 600 800 Bo Frith

In one of the most blatant money grabs in recent legislative history, Virginia legislators are contemplating making it legal for patients to receive anesthesia without doctor supervision. Why is this important? Anesthesia is one of the most important and risky parts of a procedure. An anesthesiologist essentially gets a patient…

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