National Report Pharmaceutical Fraud Day – Jan. 23, 2027

Expected National Report Pharmaceutical Fraud Day Deals

National Report Pharmaceutical Fraud Day isn’t about commercial deals, but rather about collective action to combat illicit practices. Organizations like the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) and the U.S. Department of Justice work year-round to investigate and prosecute pharmaceutical fraud. Whistleblower law firms such as Phillips & Cohen LLP and Berger & Montague P.C. offer free consultations to individuals with information about fraud, potentially leading to substantial rewards under the False Claims Act. The day serves as a reminder to visit official government websites like Medicare.gov or the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to understand how to report fraud and protect healthcare resources. We encourage everyone to learn more about the signs of fraud and report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.

History of National Report Pharmaceutical Fraud Day

National Report Pharmaceutical Fraud Day was established in 2017 by Joel D. Hesch, an attorney representing whistleblowers and helping them get rewards for reporting fraud. He worked in the Department of Justice (DOJ) Whistleblower Reward Office in Washington D.C. for more than 15 years and worked on cases recovering $1.5 billion. He wrote a free ebook explaining the whole process of detecting and reporting pharmaceutical fraud. He believes that the more whistleblowers step forward, the less likely companies will try to cheat Medicare.

Reportedly, 10% of all Medicare funds are lost due to fraud, and one of the largest culprits of Medicare fraud allegations has been pharmaceutical companies. The government is spending $650 billion a year on the Medicare program, so it means that in one year, $65 billion is lost to Medicare fraud. That is a lot of money, and it makes fraud a national health care crisis. Every dollar on the Medicare program creates a difference for elderly and disadvantaged citizens that need health care. This is the main reason why pharmaceutical fraud must cease to exist.

There are two different ways to report pharmaceutical Medicare fraud. The first way is to report it under the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Whistleblower Reward Program. The second is to report it directly to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (C.M.S.), which is in charge of the Medicare program. If you report it to the DOJ for a reward, one of the pros is that the government will most likely open an investigation; one of the cons is that your name will eventually be made known. If you report it directly to the C.M.S. without a DOJ reward, the advantage is it will be quick and easy; the disadvantage is you will not know whether the government will open an investigation.

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