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. 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. An employee in New York can disclose a policy or practice to their boss or to a public entity. 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. 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. Other examples are false risk adjustment claims, wherein the health provider exaggerates the condition of a patient to gain 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.

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. 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. 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 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. The Stark Law prohibits doctors from self-referring patients to their relatives and business companies. This type of practice typically involves supply, diagnostic, or therapeutic 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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