As Medicare payments continue to comprise an increasing share of health care profits, it is crucial that providers and suppliers receive the full coverage allowed under these programs. Such programs currently account for a significant percentage of the market and provide the primary model for private sector reimbursement. Our health care practice group assists clients in obtaining the highest reimbursement possible, while also helping to develop and implement strategies to ensure regulatory compliance, billing and coding accuracy and business development.
The intricate, evolving system of laws, regulations and policies that govern our health care system, makes it difficult for providers and suppliers to be properly compensated. Our lawyers focus on leading our clients through this complex system to ensure that they receive the maximum reimbursement to which they are entitled. To meet this objective, we assist providers and suppliers in their interactions with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Medicare intermediaries and carriers; the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA); and the Medicare Appeals Council (MAC). When necessary, FHI can provide aggressive, experienced litigation services in related civil and criminal actions.
In addition, our knowledgeable attorneys can assist clients in related issues arising under Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), False Claims Act (qui tam), as well as violations of the Anti- kickback and Stark self-referral laws, among others. FHI can also provide strategic tax planning advice and expertise to health care providers and suppliers.
FHI’s health care practice group combines experienced lawyers from several areas and consultants, including a former attorney advisor to the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, a former IRS attorney, a former FDA investigator and compliance officer, the former C.E.O. of a biotechnology company, along with health care professionals and scientific consultants. Together, our team of lawyers and consultants are able to provide comprehensive representation in all aspects of health care law.
For more information, please contact Mitchell Fuerst at mfuerst@fuerstlaw.com
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