How to Prevent a Whistleblowing Nightmare.

When Caris Healthcare agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a false claims act lawsuit. The settlement resolved allegations that Caris Healthcare admitted and re-certified patients for hospice care who were ineligible for the hospice benefit. The allegations against Caris originated from a registered nurse whistleblower who was a former employee.

What you'll find most interesting from the government’s press release, is that it sounds as if the whole disastrous lawsuit could have been prevented if Caris had noticed the whistleblower warning signs.

In one study, The National Whistleblower Center, found that 89.7% of whistleblowers first reported their concerns internally to supervisors or compliance personnel before blowing the whistle. And this case was no different.

In times of uncertainty and heightened anxieties around everyday life, the potential for for whistleblowing is more likely than ever. Download our free eBrief, Common Activities that Lead to Whistleblowing (and How to Avoid Them), to learn how you can:

• See the Signs that Lead to Whistleblowing
• Prevent Whistleblowing as a Result of Retaliation
• Create a Compliance Program That Responds to Concerns