Healthcare Investigations

Healthcare Investigations and Defense

When healthcare providers face government investigations or allegations of violating federal and state laws, they need a legal team with more than just a cursory understanding of healthcare laws. Our attorneys regularly assist and guide providers through the complex maze of healthcare regulations, which are increasingly becoming the focus of investigations by government agencies. We assist our clients with properly responding to governmental audits, civil investigative demands, witness interviews, subpoenas and other formal and informal inquiries and help minimize penalties and disruptions to the business.

We defend providers in enforcement actions and initiatives involving:

• The U.S. Department of Justice
• U.S. Attorney’s Offices
• The Department of Health and Human Services
• The Office of Inspector General (OIG)
• Various state Medicaid Fraud Control Units
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Food and Drug Administration
• Drug Enforcement Administration
• Department of Defense
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• State Attorney’s General offices

We have litigated and successfully resolved multiple matters with the government in response to alleged violations of the False Claims Act (FCA) and other civil enforcement statues, and assisted clients with negotiating and implementing corporate integrity agreements.

When facing a government inquiry, charge, or dispute involving unique healthcare issues, providers turn to our attorneys. We have successfully defended numerous providers facing investigations, allegations and litigation initiated by governmental entities and private parties related to federal and state laws that carry the risk of civil and criminal penalties and other damages.