Practice AreasOur firm practices in all areas of healthcare law, including but not limited to, the following: Fraud and Abuse/Stark Law Our firm provides clients with legal interpretation and analysis in the areas of fraud and abuse and Stark laws. For example, we often analyze potential structures for joint ventures and other healthcare business structures. Compliance Programs WACHLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. assists its healthcare clients in developing and implementing practical and effective compliance programs. In addition to assisting with the development and implementation of such programs, we also assist our compliance clients in maintaining the effectiveness of their programs through various ongoing educational and monitoring and auditing activities. HIPAA Compliance and Readiness We assist our clients with all aspects of compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations. This assistance includes providing counseling on privacy and security issues, developing policies and forms, as well as providing training. Government Investigations/Voluntary Disclosure Our firm counsels clients undergoing government fraud and abuse investigations. In addition, we regularly provide analysis and counsel to clients in the areas of voluntary disclosure and return of overpayments. Third Party Payor Audits/Administrative Law WACHLER & ASSOCIATES P.C. has extensive experience in defending Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross and other third party payor audits in various forums. Specifically, we have defended over 1000 Medicare, Medicaid, BCBSM and other third party payor audits for physicians and other healthcare provider clients. Licensure/Medical Staff Matters Our firm represents and counsels healthcare provider clients in sensitive licensure and medical staff privilege matters. We represent our clients through all stages in these processes. Certificate of Need Our firm assists healthcare providers in the Certificate of need process. Transactional Law WACHLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. assists our clients in all aspects of transactional law, including corporate formation, buy-sell agreements, contracts, and employment agreements. We also handle the sale and purchase of physician practices and other healthcare provider entities. Managed Care WACHLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. has significant experience negotiating and drafting managed care contracts on behalf of healthcare providers, such as hospitals, physicians and PHOs, as well as on behalf of third party payors. Our managed care experience includes analyzing contractual and payment issues applicable to HMOs, PPOs and POS plans. |
