Lovitky J A
Manag Care Interface. 2000 Apr;13(4):90-2, 99.
Qui tam lawsuits are increasingly being used in the fight against fraud in the managed care environment. Brought by private individuals, called relators, on behalf of the U.S. government, the lawsuits aim to recover funds obtained through the presentment of false claims. The relator may eventually collect between 15% and 30% of the funds recovered. This article provides an overview of qui tam litigation and its role in the government's war against fraud.
qui tam诉讼越来越多地被用于打击管理式医疗环境中的欺诈行为。此类诉讼由被称为“举报人”的个人代表美国政府提起,旨在追回通过提交虚假索赔获得的资金。举报人最终可能会获得追回资金的15%至30%。本文概述了qui tam诉讼及其在政府打击欺诈行动中的作用。