Georgia Law Protects Whistleblowers Reporting Dangerous Nursing Homes

A recent study reveals that $5.1 billion of taxpayer money was spent on nursing homes that failed to meet basic federal requirements. According to the Associated Press, one out of every three patients in skilled nursing facilities ended up in a place that did not meet federal standards of care.

When someone requires daily help from a therapist or nurse, they can seek financial support through Medicare. However, the new study from the Department of Health and Human Services highlights that many vulnerable elderly patients are not receiving the care they need. Nursing homes that receive Medicare or Medicaid funding must create individualized care plans for each resident. Unfortunately, many facilities are exploiting the system, billing for services they are not providing or subjecting patients to unnecessary therapy just to continue receiving funds.

If you have knowledge of a Georgia facility wrongfully billing Medicare or Medicaid, you may be able to act as a whistleblower in a qui tam lawsuit. Fraudulent Medicare billing violates the False Claims Act, and whistleblowers can be rewarded with financial compensation for helping the government recover funds lost to fraud and abuse.

At Glass Robson, our experienced Georgia nursing home abuse lawyers are dedicated to ensuring that residents receive the care they deserve. If you have information about fraudulent activity at a Georgia nursing home, we are here to help. We will work to protect your rights under the whistleblower protection provisions of the False Claims Act. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in taking action against nursing home fraud.