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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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U.S. ex rel. Drescher v. Highmark (Medicare Program False Claims)
The United States intervened in a False Claims Act lawsuit alleging that Highmark filed false Medicare claims. Highmark was accused of knowingly underpaying the amounts due for care of certain Medicare beneficiaries under employer group health plans insured or administered by the company. The suit was originally filed by Highmark employee Elizabeth Drescher, who claimed she was demoted for notifying the company about problems with the company’s Medicare program compliance. Highmark settled the lawsuit for $4.5 million.
- Misconduct Type
- Government Contract Fraud
- Enforcement Agency
- Health and Human Services
- Contracting Party
- Health and Human Services
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Settlement
- 6/19/2006
