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. A health care whistleblower may be a former or current employee. Whether you are an insider or outspoken critic, you can take legal action. 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. 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. You will be protected from any unauthorized disclosures. Your privacy is protected.

Healthcare whistleblowers are responsible for exposing healthcare organizations' fraudulent practices. For example, the whistleblower reports that fraudulent prescription drug marketing schemes are taking place. 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.

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. The False Claims Act protects the federal government, and gives individuals the right to collect rewards. This protects both the government and the employees. The total damages are compensated between 15% and 25%. The benefits of a qui tam claim can be substantial.

In addition to federal and state laws, healthcare whistleblowers are also protected under New York state law. Stark Law forbids doctors from referring patients to family members or business partners. This type of practice typically involves supply, diagnostic, or therapeutic services. Any healthcare provider can be held responsible for illegal activity. Patients who refuse to cooperate are also protected by the statute.

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