Whistleblower News: Boeing, VA False Claims, Health Care Fraud

Boeing Said to Add Another Fix to 737 Max to Appease Regulators

NEW YORK TIMES

The wire bundles were so close together that, in rare circumstances, they could cause a short circuit and lead to a catastrophic failure. read more »

Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic Agrees to Pay $1.85 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

The Justice Department announced today that Sterling Medical Associates Inc. (Sterling) will pay $1.85 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act. read more »

Houston Pharmacist Found Guilty Of Health Care Fraud

PATCH

Dubbed 'Compound King' by justice officials, George Phillip Tompkins, 75, also was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering.

According to evidence presented at trial, Tompkins and others billed the federal government approximately $21.8 million for medically unnecessary compound gels and creams that were predicated on illegal kickback payment. read more »