Do I Need a Healthcare Whistleblower Attorney?

Hiring a healthcare whistleblower attorney has many benefits. 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. 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. Your employer must stop you from reporting healthcare fraud. 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. 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. Healthcare fraud also includes billing for services not rendered or that were unnecessary. These whistleblowers generally report some type of upcoding.

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

You can file a qui-tam lawsuit against a healthcare provider if you have information about them. False Claims Act provides protection for the federal government and allows individuals to receive rewards. This protects both the government and the employees. The total damages are compensated between 15% and 25%. 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. Typically, this type of practice involves diagnostic, therapeutic, or supply 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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