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. You can pursue legal action, regardless of whether you are an insider and/or outspoken critic. Employees who report dangers to public safety and health are protected by the Federal False Claims Act. An employee in New York can disclose a policy or practice to their boss or to a public entity. 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. If you do, you may be liable for the damages you suffered and for your injuries or the health of the public. This is why it is so important to have a qualified healthcare whistleblower attorney represent you. You will be protected from any unauthorized disclosures. Your privacy is protected.

Healthcare whistleblowers are responsible for exposing healthcare organizations' fraudulent practices. 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. 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. 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.

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 compensation is between 15% and 25% of the total damages. 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. 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. The statute also protects patients who refuse to cooperate.

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