Megan draws on a wealth of knowledge gained over 20+ years in healthcare law to assist clients with regulatory compliance matters.
Megan works closely with healthcare clients across the country to address complicated situations that arise under the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and state laws. While she is primarily focused on large hospitals and health systems, she supports physician practices and wellness companies as well. Her practice is heavily centered on the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute, but she also advises on general compliance questions, Medicare and Medicaid, and physician contracting.
After earning her law degree, Megan began her career in the Medicare/Medicaid space, and she has extensive experience in interpreting Medicare and various state Medicaid coverage and reimbursement provisions. Clients continue to seek her advice on Medicare and Medicaid payment and billing practices. However, since 2007, Megan has concentrated the majority of her time on the Stark Law, making her one of the firm’s most knowledgeable attorneys on the statute. After observing years of updates and changes, she knows the law’s history and commentary inside and out and is a go-to resource for clients and colleagues alike.
Known for the depth of her Stark Law knowledge, Megan also has a reputation for her ability to distill highly complex regulations into layman’s terms, making it easy for non-attorney clients to understand the issues at hand. She loves working in an industry where clients’ work has such a clear, real-world impact.
To assist clients with compliance, Megan also proactively structures hospital-physician arrangements involving employment, professional and administrative services, physician recruitment, and space and equipment usage. When reactive situations arise, she assesses potential violations and recommends next steps. When necessary, Megan steers clients through the complicated financial analysis and legal process of self-disclosure to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Office of Inspector General.
In addition, Megan assists in hospital regulatory compliance investigations and works alongside clients to develop effective measures to alleviate future violations. She also provides guidance on general contract interpretation issues and disputes.