As the healthcare industry continues to face unprecedented regulation, we work to keep our clients out of the headlines and in compliance with today's regulatory and statutory requirements, including federal and state anti-kickback statutes, Stark Law, False Claims Act and U.S. export control laws, among others. Our national team works with clients to establish proactive compliance and auditing programs to place them in the best position to prevent, identify and deter violations of these laws. Should a potential violation arise, we have found that an "effective" preexisting compliance program can be persuasive in avoiding enforcement proceedings or receiving less severe penalties.
Our Approach
We routinely advise clients, their boards, management, compliance committees and officers on the changing needs and requirements of providers and others in the healthcare industry. Our experience includes establishing or improving corporate compliance programs tailored to a specific organization’s needs, while at the same time meeting or exceeding official guidance published by state and federal authorities concerning effective compliance programs. Our attorneys have a firsthand understanding of the government’s analysis of an effective compliance program and work to ensure that our clients’ compliance programs and initiatives are designed as such.
We also conduct internal audits and address internal compliance issues, assist in voluntary disclosure of overpayments and respond to government investigations. Our healthcare practice strengths in reimbursement, fraud and abuse compliance and corporate governance inform our approach to assessing compliance risks. We see beyond the horizon to help clients minimize the legal, economic and reputation risks posed by compliance and governance oversight matters.