Mar 22, 2019   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

How to Report Healthcare Fraud Explained by Fraud Expert Advisors

NEW YORK, March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare fraud comes in many forms, from someone stealing your identity to get prescription drugs to ordering unnecessary tests to drive up insurance billing. While some fraud may be easy to spot, others may not be as clear. Regardless of the type of fraud, you have the opportunity to speak out and report your suspicions. Whistleblower advocates, Fraud Expert Advisors, discusses how to report healthcare fraud.

    1. Gather evidence to support your claim. The evidence is a critical part of
       every investigation and will be necessary to prove your case. Begin
       gathering evidence as soon as possible to support the fraud allegations
       that you'll be making. However, be mindful as you are gathering evidence
       because you don't want to be exposed as a whistleblower early in the
       process.


    2. Discuss your findings with a non-attorney whistleblower advisor. Our FEA
       advisors have firsthand experience reporting healthcare fraud and will be
       able to guide you through every step of the process. They'll help
       determine if there is a solid case or not and if you move forward, they
       will assist you in navigating the legalities of the process.


    3. Consider retaining an attorney. Attorneys will file a whistleblower
       lawsuit, also known as a qui tam claim, on your behalf. Whistleblower
       claims filed under the False Claims Act obtained more than $3.7 billion
       in settlements in recent years. The whistleblower in the case has the
       potential to gain a share of those settlements.
    4. Keep your findings and intentions between yourself, your attorney, and
       your FEA advisor. Discussing your case with anyone else is extremely
       risky. You may break your legal "seal" that comes along with a
       whistleblower case. Breaking that seal will prevent you from your
       potential reward if the case does settle. The best way to mitigate this
       risk is to only discuss your case with your attorney and FEA advisor.

Every year, fraud and abuse in the healthcare industry result in the loss of billions of dollars. If you're aware of any healthcare fraud occurring in your current or former workplace, you can stand up for what's right and have the potential to earn a financial reward for doing so. Whistleblower advocates, FEA, are always ready to assist and guide you through the whistleblowing process.

About Fraud Expert Advisors (FEA): Fraud Expert Advisors are not attorneys; they are a community of whistleblowers ready to advise others on what it's like to become a whistleblower and guide those seeking to blow the whistle on fraud through the often daunting legal process. FEA provides a safe space for whistleblowers to share information and experiences, while addressing any concerns and uncertainties regarding fraud claims. FEA has recovered billions of dollars in the past five years in consulting whistleblowers facing against big and small businesses alike, speaking to their ability to instill the confidence needed to step forward as a whistleblower. Put your trust into an FEA advisor today if you think your employer is engaging in fraud or other illegal activities.

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