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. 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. 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.

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. It will also ensure your confidentiality. 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. 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. 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. 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. When this happens, the government is protected and the employees involved are protected. The total damages are compensated between 15% and 25%. A qui tam case can have significant benefits.

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. Typically, this type of practice involves diagnostic, therapeutic, or supply services. Any healthcare provider can be held responsible for illegal activity. The statute also protects patients who refuse to cooperate.

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