Chapter 10 - THE MAN WHO OWNED THE LIES
Federal investigators opened an inquiry into Sentinel Recovery Solutions.
The hospital placed several employees on administrative leave while independent investigators reviewed records.
Marcus Vale denied wrongdoing.
He claimed the allegations were misunderstandings.
But the evidence continued to grow.
Former Sentinel employees came forward.
Some described pressure to document services that had not been provided.
Others reported that patients with communication disabilities had been labeled uncooperative when accommodations weren't arranged.
Nathaniel provided his notes.
Evelyn submitted transfer records.
Dr. Brooks supplied audit logs through authorized channels.
The investigation revealed that Sentinel had used misleading documentation to support improper billing and conceal inadequate care.
Several hospital administrators had failed to act on complaints.
Grant Hale was suspended from clinical duties pending investigation.
Mallory faced disciplinary review.
Bellamy resigned as hospital CEO.
I watched the news from Clara's couch.
My hands trembled.
Clara looked at me.
“You did that.”
I shook my head.
“No.”
She frowned.
I smiled faintly.
“A lot of people did.”
That evening, Nathaniel called through a video relay service.
He smiled when I appeared.
Good news.
I laughed.
I've heard.
Then he became serious.
Don't let them turn this into a story about one heroic nurse.
I nodded.
I won't.
He continued.
It's about patients who deserved to be heard.
May you like
I swallowed.
I know.
