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

First, the law gives you protection. 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. Keep in mind that your privacy is guaranteed.

The healthcare whistleblower's role is to expose fraudulent practices by healthcare entities. For example, the whistleblower reports that fraudulent prescription drug marketing schemes are taking place. 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. Generally, these whistleblowers also report some form 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. 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. 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 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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