Whistle Me This: A Former Federal Prosecutor’s Musings on How to Handle Whistleblowers in the Healthcare Industry

Woods Rogers attorney Justin Lugar was published in Healthcare Business Today. In this article, Justin discusses the significant uptick in whistleblower claims impacting the healthcare sector. He brings his perspective as a former federal prosecutor overseeing False Claims Act (FCA) complaints and how healthcare leaders should respond to such allegations.

Justin outlines “essential strategies” to meaningfully address whistleblower complaints and protect against government investigations, accusations, and fines/penalties. While he notes that this is not an exhaustive list of proactive strategies healthcare companies can take, Justin’s simple steps will go a long way in minimizing the impact should claims be filed against a company.

To read Justin’s five essential strategies for healthcare companies, visit Healthcare Business Today.