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Healthcare litigation presents some of the highest stakes a healthcare organization can face, often arising from government investigations, reimbursement disputes, or allegations that threaten both financial stability and professional reputation. Navigating these disputes requires counsel that not only understands litigation strategy, but also possesses deep command of the regulatory frameworks that drive enforcement actions. Health Law Associates brings extensive experience representing healthcare providers in complex disputes, including False Claims Act matters, government audits and investigations, reimbursement challenges, commercial payor disputes, and contract litigation. Our litigation approach is grounded in a precise understanding of how regulatory compliance, billing practices, and operational decisions intersect with enforcement priorities, allowing us to anticipate risks, shape defensible positions, and protect our clients at every stage of a dispute.

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Health Law Associates approaches healthcare litigation as both a defensive and strategic exercise, focused not only on resolving disputes but on preserving long-term business viability. Our team provides rigorous advocacy in administrative proceedings and court actions while working closely with clients to address underlying compliance or operational issues that may have triggered the dispute. From responding to subpoenas and audit demands to challenging sanctions, exclusions, and adverse payment determinations, HLA delivers disciplined, industry-informed representation tailored to the realities of healthcare operations. Clients benefit from a litigation partner that understands the business consequences of legal conflict and works proactively to contain exposure, control costs, and position organizations for continued growth in a highly regulated environment.

Government Audits & Investigations

Government audits and investigations are the primary entry point into nearly all high-stakes healthcare litigation, including False Claims Act actions, reimbursement disputes, sanctions, and exclusions. The pamphlet emphasizes HLA’s strength in defending providers during state and federal audits, investigations, and enforcement actions, where early strategic decisions often determine whether matters escalate into formal litigation. Positioning this section directly under Litigation highlights HLA’s ability to intervene at the most critical moment—when regulatory scrutiny first arises—and to manage matters holistically from audit response through investigation, negotiation, and, when necessary, courtroom defense. This framing accurately reflects HLA’s core litigation value: controlling risk early, limiting escalation, and protecting clients before financial, operational, and reputational harm becomes irreversible.