Healthcare and life sciences organizations operate under an increasingly complex web of federal and state regulations. Enforcement activity related to fraud and abuse, referral relationships, reimbursement, and physician compensation continues to intensify, creating significant legal and financial risk.
Frier Levitt provides strategic regulatory compliance counsel to healthcare providers, management services organizations (MSOs), digital health companies, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, and investors. We help clients navigate regulatory requirements while supporting operational growth and innovation.
Fraud and Abuse, Stark Law & Anti-Kickback Statute Compliance
Federal and state fraud and abuse laws are central to healthcare enforcement. We advise clients on compliance with, and defense against, matters involving the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law), False Claims Act, and related state laws governing referrals, fee-splitting, and financial relationships.
Our attorneys regularly counsel clients on structuring physician compensation arrangements, management and referral relationships, marketing services, joint ventures, and value-based care models to align with applicable safe harbors and exceptions while minimizing enforcement risk.
Healthcare Practice Compliance & Risk Management
An effective compliance program is essential for mitigating regulatory risk and responding to audits or investigations. Frier Levitt assists healthcare organizations with compliance “check ups”, as well as the development, implementation, and ongoing management of compliance programs tailored to their operations and risk profile.
We provide guidance on compliance policies, internal audits, training, billing and reimbursement compliance, and corrective action strategies—helping clients identify issues early and respond proactively.
Investigations, Audits & Enforcement Defense
When regulatory issues escalate, we represent clients in government investigations, audits, and enforcement actions involving the DOJ, HHS-OIG, state agencies, and commercial payors. Our experience includes self-disclosures, repayment matters, False Claims Act litigation, and settlement negotiations.
We take a practical, enforcement-informed approach focused on protecting our clients’ businesses, licenses, and reputations.
Why Frier Levitt
We are recognized for our deep focus on healthcare, life sciences and pharmacy law. Our regulatory compliance team combines legal insight with real-world operational understanding to deliver practical guidance in a highly regulated environment.
Frier Levitt provides strategic, industry-focused legal counsel tailored to your needs. Contact our team today to learn how we can help you.
