Do I Need a Healthcare Whistleblower Attorney?

Hiring a healthcare whistleblower attorney has many benefits. 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. 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.

First, the law gives you protection. 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. 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.

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. Generally, these whistleblowers also report some form 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. While healthcare whistleblowers often reap substantial rewards, there are always risks.

If you have knowledge of a healthcare provider, you can file a qui tam lawsuit or a healthcare whistleblower suit. The False Claims Act protects the federal government, and gives individuals the right to collect rewards. When this happens, the government is protected and the employees involved are protected. 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. Stark Law forbids doctors from referring patients to family members or business partners. 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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