At a time when America is relying on health care workers more than ever, we look at why there’s not enough protective gear to keep them safe.
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Containing the coronavirus
How the coronavirus came to California and whether the response could have been better. Plus, a forgotten lynching in Atlanta raises new questions.
As coronavirus spreads, caregivers in elder care facilities fear they can’t afford to call in sick
Many low-wage caregivers lack paid sick leave and health care, increasing the risk of exposure for a vulnerable population.
Fraud accusations grow in California’s embattled workers’ comp system
Southern California prosecutors have filed a new round of charges against medical providers who care for the state’s injured workers, raising further questions about state oversight of the program that covers 15 million people.
Why the DOJ is backing a whistleblower’s claims of medical fraud
By joining a False Claims Act lawsuit, the Justice Department brings additional legal firepower and evidence from an independent probe that validates aspects of the whistleblower’s case.
Holes in oversight leave California workers’ comp vulnerable to fraud
In many ways, scamming the health system meant to heal California’s injured workers is just too easy. Case documents reveal gaping holes in the state’s strategy to prevent fraud.
Billion-dollar scam
In this episode, Reveal delves into the rampant fraud in California’s workers’ compensation medical system and the reasons it has been such an easy target for scammers.
How California’s health care system for workers forgot about fraud
The history of fraud in the California medical system meant to help injured workers goes back decades.