Have a tip about health fraud, abuse or poor patient care? Let us know.
On any given day in North Carolina, tens of thousands of residents are cared for in state-regulated health care facilities.
And all of us, in one way or another, interact with the health care system. As evidenced by The Charlotte Observer’s recent investigation into a Charlotte-area surgeon who has continued practicing despite settling a string of wrongful death and malpractice lawsuits, cracks in the system can allow what patients characterize as bad or dangerous care to continue.
The vulnerable are often those most targeted for scams, fraud and abuse. That can include those on Medicare and Medicaid, seniors in nursing homes and adults and children with disabilities in adult care facilities.
In an ongoing investigation, “Bad Medicine,” the Observer is examining patient care in North Carolina, particularly the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. If you have a story to share, submit a tip here. You can also reach out to investigative reporter Amber Gaudet at agaudet@charlotteobserver.com or on Signal at amber.gaudet04.
Anonymous tips are welcome, but it is best to give us a way to follow up with you for questions and verification. That doesn’t mean we’ll share your identity with the public. We’d only do that with your permission.