Do I Need a Healthcare Whistleblower Attorney?

Hiring a healthcare whistleblower attorney has many benefits. A healthcare whistleblower is an individual who reports evidence or a reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing in the healthcare industry. A health care whistleblower may be a former or current employee. You can pursue legal action, regardless of whether you are an insider and/or outspoken critic. The Federal False Claims Act (FCA) protects employees who report threats to public safety or health. An employee in New York can disclose a policy or practice to their boss or to a public entity. The belief of the employee must be reasonable.

The first benefit of hiring a healthcare whistleblower is the protection that the law provides. Your employer must stop you from reporting healthcare fraud. You could be held responsible for any damages or injuries you sustained, as well as for the health and safety of the public. It is important to hire a qualified healthcare whistleblower attorney to represent you in this matter. It will also ensure your confidentiality. Your privacy is protected.

Healthcare whistleblowers are responsible for exposing healthcare organizations' fraudulent practices. The whistleblower may report on fraudulent prescription drug marketing schemes. Other examples are false risk adjustment claims, wherein the health provider exaggerates the condition of a patient to gain favorable reimbursement. Other examples of healthcare fraud include billing for services that were not provided or unnecessary. These whistleblowers generally report some type of upcoding.

Although it is not essential to retain a whistleblower attorney in healthcare, it is a smart idea. Hiring an attorney has many benefits. Nolan, Auerbach & White has recovered more than $2B in damages from healthcare providers. In addition, these attorneys can help you avoid costly Qui Tam lawsuits and implement effective internal monitoring processes. And while the rewards of a healthcare whistleblower are often substantial, they are also not without risk.

You can file a qui-tam lawsuit against a healthcare provider if you have information about them. False Claims Act provides protection for the federal government and allows individuals to receive rewards. When this happens, the government is protected and the employees involved are protected. The total damages are compensated between 15% and 25%. A qui tam case can have significant benefits.

Healthcare whistleblowers are protected by New York state law, in addition to federal and state laws. Stark Law forbids doctors from referring patients to family members or business partners. Typically, this type of practice involves diagnostic, therapeutic, or supply services. This means that any healthcare provider can be held accountable for the illegal activity. The statute also protects patients who refuse to cooperate.

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