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 employee's belief must be reasonable.

First, the law gives you protection. If you report healthcare fraud, your employer is required to stop. 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. Keep in mind that your privacy is guaranteed.

Healthcare whistleblowers are responsible for exposing healthcare organizations' fraudulent practices. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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