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At Dickinson Wright, our healthcare investigations and enforcement team brings decades of experience handling sensitive legal matters for healthcare providers, organizations, and professionals. Our attorneys work regularly with federal and state agencies, helping clients address government investigations, regulatory compliance issues, and enforcement actions.
We assist clients across the full range of healthcare sectors — from hospitals and academic medical centers to pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, and physician practices — providing practical guidance and defending against allegations of fraud, abuse, and regulatory violations.
Who We Represent
Our team has successfully represented healthcare professionals, executives, practices, and organizations facing investigations by federal, state, and local agencies. We regularly defend clients in matters involving:
Allegations of Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare fraud
Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law violations
False Claims Act investigations
Wire fraud, conspiracy, and other federal criminal charges
Regulatory violations and administrative enforcement actions
We also have extensive experience negotiating global settlements to resolve multi-agency investigations and minimize ongoing legal and financial exposure.
Government Agencies We Work With
Our attorneys frequently interact with a wide range of regulatory and enforcement bodies, including:
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
In addition, many members of our team are former federal and state prosecutors or have served in roles with the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and local enforcement agencies.
Our Services
We advise healthcare clients on a broad range of legal matters, including:
Compliance with Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, Beneficiary Inducement Law, False Claims Act, and reimbursement issues (coverage, coding, and payment under Medicare and Medicaid)
Regulatory compliance, licensure, certification, inspections, and provider enrollment
Navigating government investigations — from initial document requests and subpoenas to witness interviews, negotiation of settlements, and, when necessary, trial
Representation in civil, criminal, and administrative healthcare enforcement actions
Negotiating and advising on Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs) and compliance programs
Our integrated approach helps clients manage risk, resolve investigations efficiently, and maintain their ability to deliver patient care in a highly regulated industry.
