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. In New York, an employee can make a disclosure about a policy or practice to their supervisor or to a public body. The belief of the employee must be reasonable.

The first benefit of hiring a healthcare whistleblower is the protection that the law provides. If you report healthcare fraud, your employer is required to stop. You could be held responsible for any damages or injuries you sustained, as well as for the health and safety of the public. This is why it is so important to have a qualified healthcare whistleblower attorney represent you. It will also ensure your confidentiality. Your privacy is protected.

The healthcare whistleblower's role is to expose fraudulent practices by healthcare entities. 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. Generally, these whistleblowers also report some form of upcoding.

Although it is not essential to retain a whistleblower attorney in healthcare, it is a smart idea. There are many benefits associated with hiring an attorney. Nolan, Auerbach & White has recovered more than $2B in damages from healthcare providers. These attorneys can also help you avoid expensive Qui Tam lawsuits, and establish effective internal monitoring processes. While healthcare whistleblowers often reap substantial rewards, there are always risks.

If you have knowledge of a healthcare provider, you can file a qui tam lawsuit or a healthcare whistleblower suit. False Claims Act provides protection for the federal government and allows individuals to receive rewards. This protects both the government and the employees. The compensation is between 15% and 25% of the total damages. 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. This type of practice typically involves supply, diagnostic, or therapeutic services. This means that any healthcare provider can be held accountable for the illegal activity. Patients who refuse to cooperate are also protected by the statute.

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