Lynn Adam is frequently called upon to comment on healthcare enforcement and compliance issues and whistleblower legal developments.
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Our Services2023Adam Law represents healthcare providers and organizations in matters such as compliance reviews, audits, subpoena response, overpayment issues, telemedicine regulations, physician contracts, and compliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute. We also represent whistleblowers, including many physicians and other practitioners, in actions to recover taxpayer funds lost through Medicare fraud.Representative Matters:
- Assisted a large health system in identifying, reporting and returning overpayments to federal healthcare programs
- Assisted a large health system in responding to a subpoena for documents and assessing issues under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute
- Represented a physician practice in developing its compliance program and providing billing and coding advice relating to specific services
- Represented several physicians in negotiating contracts and responding to government audits
- Represented multiple whistleblowers in qui tam litigation under the False Claims Act in matters involving the Anti-Kickback Statute, clinical lab billing, exclusion, the Stark Law, medical necessity, Medicare Part B, the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and other federal healthcare programs
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Year In Review (2022)December 2022
Thanks to our wonderful clients and friends of the firm, Adam Law had another great year in 2022! Like national trends, the firm observed active enforcement of the Anti-Kickback Statute, increased emphasis on provider self-disclosures, and continuing coding and billing issues for physicians and ancillary services.
TeamIn 2022, Adam Law was excited to welcome our experienced litigator Anna Strandberg as counsel, our talented paralegal Paula Hemphill, and our outstanding project manager Olivia Street. Together, we represented health systems, physicians, and whistleblower clients throughout the year.
Contributions
Ms. Adam was grateful for the opportunity to continue speaking and writing on healthcare topics in 2022:- Publication: Lynn M. Adam and Daniel J. Hettich, “The Role of Sub-Regulatory Guidance in Healthcare Compliance and Enforcement Actions,” Health Law Handbook (2022), Alice G. Gosfield, Editor, © Thomson Reuters. A copy of our book chapter is available upon request (ladam@lynnadamlaw.com).
- Speaker: Compliance Issues for Healthcare Organizations, State Bar of Georgia, Fundamentals of Health Care Law CLE (February 2022)
- Speaker: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Compliance, Webinar, Healthcare Training Leader (September 2022)
- Speaker: Sub-Regulatory Guidance In Fraud and Compliance Actions — Allina and Other Recent Developments, 2022 Fraud and Compliance Forum, American Health Law Association (live in Baltimore) (October 2022)
In 2022, the firm was proud to continue its commitment to the Atlanta Community Food Bank which provides essential meals for needy families throughout Atlanta and north Georgia. In the Spring, Adam Law sponsored the “Georgia Food Frenzy” fundraiser and is pleased to donate again at year end. Donations to Atlanta Community Food Bank can be made here: https://www.acfb.org
As we reflect with gratitude on a successful year, we also look forward with excitement to the new year, and to seeing you soon! -
Atlanta Community Food BankSpring 2022
Adam Law is a proud sponsor of the Georgia Food Bank Association including the Atlanta Community Food Bank. We participate every year in the annual fundraiser called Georgia Legal Food Frenzy. Last year’s drive was a huge success! We are grateful for the generous support of the Firm's friends and colleagues.