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. 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. 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. 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. Healthcare fraud also includes billing for services not rendered or that were 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. 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. 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.

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. The statute also protects patients who refuse to cooperate.

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