Medical Whistleblower Laws

Fraud & Abuse Laws - Office of Inspector General

https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/physician-education/fraud-abuse-laws/

The five most important Federal fraud and abuse laws that apply to physicians are the False Claims Act (FCA), the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), the Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark law), the Exclusion Authorities, and the Civil Monetary Penalties Law …

Whistleblower Protections | U.S. Department of Labor

https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/whistleblower

Five agencies enforce whistleblower and anti-retaliation laws. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, …

The Whistleblower Protection Programs | Whistleblower …

https://www.whistleblowers.gov/

The whistleblower laws that OSHA enforces prohibit employers from retaliating against employees for engaging in activities protected under those laws. What is retaliation? …

Whistleblower Protection Laws for Healthcare Workers

https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/whistleblower-protection-laws-for-healthcare-workers

Healthcare Whistleblowers Play a Critical …

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Whistleblowers play a critical role in stopping healthcare fraud. Experts estimate that up to 10% of all healthcare …

Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Whistleblower FAQ

https://www.whistleblowers.org/faq/medicare-and-medicaid-fraud/

Q: Are there whistleblower protection provisions for Medicare and Medicaid fraud qui tam whistleblowers? Under Section 3730(h) of the False Claims Act, any employee who …

Major U.S. Whistleblower Laws - National Whistleblower …

https://www.whistleblowers.org/major-u-s-whistleblower-laws/

The United States has been a leading influence in enacting whistleblower laws with key protections and incentives, including confidential handling of disclosures, financial …

Medical Whistleblower Retaliation - Ortiz Law Office

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Patients Before Profits. Brandon Ortiz has represented numerous victims of medical and hospital whistleblower retaliation, which is one of the most complex areas in employment …

Whistleblowing Can Save Lives in Nursing - MC Online

https://online.mc.edu/degrees/nursing/rn-to-bsn/whistleblowing-can-save-lives-in-nursing/

Whistleblowing is necessary when patients do not receive quality and safe care. The reasons for blowing the whistle may include the neglect or abuse of …

Medical Whistleblower

https://www.medicalwhistleblower.org/

A Medical Whistleblower is a person who has come forward to report Medical Fraud, Abuse or Neglect to State, Federal or International governmental authorities. Medical …