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. 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 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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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. This protects both the government and the employees. The total damages are compensated between 15% and 25%. 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. 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. Patients who refuse to cooperate are also protected by the statute.

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