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. 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 belief of the employee 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. This is why it is so important to have a qualified healthcare whistleblower attorney represent you. It will also ensure your confidentiality. Keep in mind that your privacy is guaranteed.

The healthcare whistleblower's role is to expose fraudulent practices by healthcare entities. For example, the whistleblower reports that fraudulent prescription drug marketing schemes are taking place. 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. 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.

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. 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. 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. Patients who refuse to cooperate are also protected by the statute.

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