Do I Need a Healthcare Whistleblower Attorney?

There are several benefits of hiring a healthcare whistleblower attorney. Healthcare whistleblowers are individuals who report evidence or have reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing within the healthcare industry. An employee of the healthcare industry can be a whistleblower. 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 employee's belief 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. If you do, you may be liable for the damages you suffered and for your injuries or the health of the public. It is important to hire a qualified healthcare whistleblower attorney to represent you in this matter. You will be protected from any unauthorized disclosures. Keep in mind that your privacy is guaranteed.

The healthcare whistleblower's role is to expose fraudulent practices by healthcare entities. The whistleblower may report on fraudulent prescription drug marketing schemes. False risk adjustment claims are another example, in which a health provider exaggerates a patient's condition to get favorable reimbursement. Healthcare fraud also includes billing for services not rendered or that were unnecessary. These whistleblowers generally report some type of upcoding.

While it is not necessary to retain a healthcare whistleblower attorney, it is a wise idea. Hiring an attorney has many benefits. The attorneys at Nolan, Auerbach & White have recovered more than $2 billion 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.

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. When this happens, the government is protected and the employees involved are protected. The total damages are compensated between 15% and 25%. The benefits of a qui tam claim can be substantial.

Healthcare whistleblowers are protected by New York state law, in addition to federal and state laws. The Stark Law prohibits doctors from self-referring patients to their relatives and business companies. 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. The statute also protects patients who refuse to cooperate.

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