For over 15 years, I have focused my practice on representing home health, hospice, private duty and DME providers in all aspects of their operations. With more than a decade of experience in working with the these industries, I have developed a reputation for understanding the operational, compliance and legal/regulatory issues facing homecare providers.In representing the homecare industry, I have assisted clients in a number of areas related to the operation of their business. I work with clients on issues related to Medicare/Medicaid compliance, which includes responding to surveys, state and federal appeals of survey findings; payer issues, including appealing payer audit findings; HIPAA Compliance; Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse, including matters such as developing and implementing compliance programs, performing internal investigations and representing providers in external investigations and civil and criminal matters. I also assists clients with purchasing and selling home health, hospice and private duty agencies.Because these providers depend heavily on their staff, I also address legal issues related to employment matters. This includes wage and hour compliance, responding to Department of Labor investigations, and litigating wage and hour disputes. I provide guidance to my clients on HR matters, including assisting with preparing personnel manuals, guidance on discipline issues and similar matters. Robert also assists clients in responding to EEOC investigations and discrimination lawsuits and similar employment issues.I am a frequent speaker on home health, hospice and private duty matters across the country. I have presented to the American Health Lawyers Association, the National Association for Home Health and Hospice Care, DecisionHealth as well as other national speaking events and numerous state trade association conferences and continuing education sessions. I am a member of the Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance and the Board of the Association for Home Care Compliance. I drafted drafted the Third Edition of the Homecare Administrator's Field Guide and the Home Health Patient Rights Policy and Procedure ManualI have been awarded the HCS-C credential by BMSC, which signifies my knowledge and experience in home care compliance. I am also certified in health care compliance by the Health Care Compliance Board. I am admitted to practice in Indiana and Oklahoma.
Listed skills include Medicaid, Medicare, Legal Research, Corporate Law, and 17 others.
