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Undercover: How I Went from Company Man to FBI Spy -- and Exposed the Worst Healthcare Fraud in US History
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 364.163
EAN: 9780814474501
ISBN: 0814474500
Label: AMACOM
Manufacturer: AMACOM
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: April 24, 2008
Publisher: AMACOM
Studio: AMACOM
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Editorial Review:
When John Schilling, an unassuming mid-level accountant, went to work for the Columbia Hospital Corporation, he never expected to become the catalyst for the series of "whistleblower" cases that ripped through the healthcare industry in the late 1990s. But when he unwittingly discovered that the company was siphoning billions of dollars away from Medicare and stealing from American taxpayers, he was faced with a choice: Speak up for what he believed to be right, or remain silent. Undercover tells the story of Schilling's harrowing journey from ordinary citizen to federal informant. The book recounts how Schilling allied himself with the FBI and the Justice Department and--unable to confide in friends or family--journeyed into an undercover world in which he carried a wire and mapped out offices for secret government raids. Suspenseful and provocative, Undercover chronicles Schilling's nine-year ordeal that eventually led to the resignation of high-level executives and forced Columbia to return $1.7 billion dollars to the federal government. A compelling account of one man's decision to risk everything for the greater good, this book reveals the personal side of a thankless role that resulted, ultimately, in justice.
When John Schilling, an unassuming mid-level accountant, went to work for the Columbia Hospital Corporation, he never expected to become the catalyst for the series of “whistleblower” cases that ripped through the healthcare industry in the late 1990s. But when he unwittingly discovered that the company was siphoning billions of dollars away from Medicare and stealing from American taxpayers, he was faced with a choice: Speak up for what he believed to be right, or remain silent.
Undercover tells the story of Schilling’s harrowing journey from ordinary citizen to federal informant. The book recounts how Schilling allied himself with the FBI and the Justice Department and—unable to confide in friends or family—journeyed into an undercover world in which he carried a wire and mapped out offices for secret government raids. Suspenseful and provocative, Undercover chronicles Schilling’s nine-year ordeal that eventually led to the resignation of high-level executives and forced Columbia to return $1.7 billion dollars to the federal government.
A compelling account of one man’s decision to risk everything for the greater good, this book reveals the personal side of a thankless role that resulted, ultimately, in justice.
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Rating:  - Great Book!
It is not often that an everyday person gets to perform a heroic act, and even less often that person is properly rewarded for doing it. Both happen in Mr. Schilling's well-written book. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Rating:  - Gripping Story
This is an amazing story that is well written. Good moral character that slays the giant and comes out a winner at the end. I can't imagine the being in the dilemma of this whistleblower and having the courage to blow the whistle on two corporate giants. As a CPA Mr. Schilling's conduct and code of ethics, is what is what is expected of CPA's and this is a must read for all CPA's. I believe this would make a great movie, and I would expect it to be on film in a few years. Mr. Schilling is truly ... Read More
Rating: - undercover
very good book i give it a five star rating should be read by all seniors in high school.it tells about the stress a whistleblower goes through and also the rewards one can get for doing the right thing
Rating: - The inside story about being a whistleblower
This book is an entertaining, fast paced, eye-opening look into the process of being a whistleblower. While it should be interesting to all, it is a must read for anyone that has thought of filing a False Claims Act case, or anyone that has already filed a case. True insights into how the process actually works, and situations and problems that can arise when it doesn't are enlightening. Thankfully there are people out there like Mr. Schilling that risk it all to do the right thing and stop companies ... Read More
Rating: - The right choice
Wow!!!! put yourself in John Schillings shoes, would you be able to make the right choice? This is a book that every taxpayer should read. As health care costs rise, John's story is a bright spot in help keeping those costs inline in the future and every taxpayer should be thankfull. His honesty and strong moral values gave him an incredible journey that I don't think most of us could endure. The book keeps you interested in wanting to continue to the next chapter, (great flow) This book could easily become ... Read More
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