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Whistleblower Lawsuits in Georgia: Exposing Healthcare Fraud Under the False Claims Act

By Butler Prather LLP on December 20, 2025

A bronze statue of Lady Justice holding balanced scales stands beside an open law book and a judge’s gavel. The image symbolizes fairness, truth, and accountability in legal proceedings, representing whistleblower lawsuits that expose healthcare fraud under the False Claims Act.

Fraud in the healthcare system isn’t just unethical; it’s illegal. It drives up costs for taxpayers, drains public healthcare programs, and in many cases, it puts patients at risk. Both federal and Georgia state laws empower witnesses to take action. If you’re aware of billing for services not provided, upcoding, kickbacks, or other types of healthcare fraud, you may have grounds to bring a Georgia healthcare whistleblower lawsuit under the False Claims Act or Georgia State False Medicaid Claims Act. You might even be eligible to get a reward.

How to File a False Claims Act Lawsuit in Georgia (Step-by-Step)

By Butler Prather LLP on May 27, 2025

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Fraud against the government costs U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars each year. Whether it’s a hospital submitting false Medicare claims or a contractor overbilling on federal defense projects, this kind of deception drains public resources and erodes trust. Fortunately, both federal and state laws empower private citizens to expose these wrongs.

Recent Georgia Whistleblower Cases: What Employers Don’t Want You to Know

By Butler Prather LLP on May 19, 2025

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Speaking up about fraud or misconduct in the workplace is never easy. Yet every year, employees across Georgia take that courageous step to report illegal activity that threatens public funds, patient safety, or regulatory integrity.

Whistleblower Protections Under the False Claims Act: A Georgia Guide

By Butler Prather LLP on May 11, 2025

Reporting fraud against the government is a courageous act, but it can also feel risky. If you’re aware of deceitful practices like federal contractor fraud or healthcare billing scams, you may be wondering how to safely come forward without jeopardizing your career or personal well-being.

What Types of Wrongdoing Can a Whistleblower Report?

By Butler Prather LLP on June 10, 2024

Whistleblowers play an essential role in exposing fraud, corruption, and dangerous misconduct that might otherwise remain hidden. Whether it’s a private company falsifying financial records, a government contractor overbilling taxpayers, or a healthcare provider defrauding Medicare, whistleblowers help protect public trust, financial integrity, and even public health and safety. Butler Prather LLP is an FCA/Whistleblower law firm in Columbus, GA. We represent whistleblowers under the False Claims Act (FCA) and other whistleblower laws in Georgia and across the country. We know how to help courageous individuals come forward, protect themselves from retaliation, and seek a share of any recovery for…

5 Steps To Take as You Prepare To Become a Whistleblower

By Butler Prather LLP on December 14, 2023

If you have evidence that someone is breaking the law, stealing from the government, or grossly misusing public funds, you will want to contact an attorney right away. Your lawyer will advise you about the best course of action moving forward.

Settlement Reached In Whistleblower Case

By Butler Prather LLP on August 24, 2016

Settlement Reached In Whistleblower Case – Whistleblower claims – Butler Prather LLP

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