Do I Need a Healthcare Whistleblower Attorney?

There are several benefits of hiring a healthcare whistleblower attorney. A healthcare whistleblower is an individual who reports evidence or a reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing in 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. 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. 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.

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. 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. There are many benefits associated with hiring an attorney. The attorneys at Nolan, Auerbach & White have recovered more than $2 billion in damages from healthcare providers. These attorneys can also help you avoid expensive Qui Tam lawsuits, and establish 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. 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. The Stark Law prohibits doctors from self-referring patients to their relatives and business companies. Typically, this type of practice involves diagnostic, therapeutic, or supply 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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