Healthcare Reimbursement Attorney

Job Title: Healthcare Reimbursement Attorney

Job Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm located in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced Healthcare Reimbursement Attorney with a strong background in advising clients on healthcare billing and reimbursement requirements, including Medicare, Medicaid, and VA/Tricare. The role requires proficiency in federal fraud and abuse laws, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, and the False Claims Act. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and a proven track record in healthcare legal matters, including advising a range of healthcare entities on compliance and reimbursement processes.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal counsel on healthcare billing, reimbursement, and compliance matters.
• Advise clients on Medicare, Medicaid, and VA/Tricare reimbursement regulations.
• Guide healthcare entities such as physicians, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities on billing, enrollment, claims submission, and compliance strategies.
• Offer advice on structuring business relationships to ensure compliance with federal fraud and abuse laws, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law.
• Assist clients with navigating healthcare regulations and fraud prevention.
• Represent clients in regulatory matters, ensuring adherence to industry-specific laws and best practices.
• Collaborate with other legal professionals within the firm on complex healthcare issues.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in healthcare billing, reimbursement, and regulatory law.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and VA/Tricare reimbursement requirements.
• Expertise in federal fraud and abuse laws, such as the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, and the False Claims Act.
• Experience working with healthcare clients, including hospitals, physicians, home health agencies, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Ability to guide compliance with healthcare billing practices and regulations.
• Proven success in working with private payors is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in good standing in NC.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong client management and advisory capabilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Job Location:

• Charlotte, NC

This reputed law practice has several offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia and is comprised of a sizable group of seasoned attorneys. Some of the main areas of practice at this firm are administrative law, business law, commercial litigation, energy & utilities law, and public finance. Over the years, the firm's attorneys have received top honors from prominent industry publications.