Heath care fraud remains a top priority for the DOJ. This year’s National Health Care Fraud Takedown was the biggest in United States history, resulting in the prosecution of 324 defendants in connection with over $14.6 billion in alleged fraud.
Health care fraud impacts a broad array of businesses, from banking to cyber security. Sooner or later, it will affect your business or your practice. Will you be ready?
Please join us for Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP’s Second Annual Health Care Fraud Symposium, a webinar designed to examine critical health care fraud topics, including:
- DOJ Health Care Fraud Enforcement Trends, including its impact on the Banking Industry
- Handling Grand Jury, Civil Investigative Demands (CID’s) and Office of Inspector General (OIG) Subpoenas
- The False Claims Act
- Cyber Security & HIPAA Compliance
- Criminal Corporate Enforcement Policies & Compliance
Who should attend?
Our speakers will provide valuable information not just to C-suite executives, in-house counsel, and management for healthcare companies (including hospitals, health clinics, retail drug companies, pharmacists, skilled nursing facilities, laboratories, and medical practices), but also to banking professionals concerned about the laundering of ill-gotten health care fraud-related funds through their institutions, and cyber security specialists charged with protecting sensitive patient information.
Speakers:
Panelists are members of Womble Bond Dickinson’s White Collar Defense and Criminal Investigations practice group, which includes former federal prosecutors, former federal defenders, and veteran defense attorneys:
- Luke Cass, Partner, Washington, D.C.
Luke defends clients in healthcare fraud, conspiracy, mail and wire fraud, embezzlement, bank fraud, money laundering, and other federal criminal cases. He also conducts proactive, internal investigations related to bribery, misbranding, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Luke served as a federal prosecutor for over a decade and has significant experience with white collar investigations and has litigated federal appellate and district court cases throughout the United States. - Michael Clark, Senior Counsel, Houston, TX
Michael is past Chair of the ABA Health Law Section. He also holds an LL.M. in Health Law, and has taught food and drug law, antitrust and health law, and other courses as an Adjunct Law Professor. Michael developed a lengthy legal treatise about pharmaceutical and medical device law, and is a extensively published and a frequent speaker on health law topics. - Rhett DeHart, Partner, Charleston, SC
Rhett is a Chambers-ranked member of the Firm’s White Collar and Government Investigations, Healthcare, and Environmental Sectors. Before joining Womble, Rhett was the Acting United States Attorney in South Carolina, capping a 20-year career as a Federal Prosecutor. He represents clients in healthcare fraud and other white collar civil and criminal actions. He also guides clients through internal investigations. - Audrey Karman, Senior Counsel, Washington, D.C.
Audrey oversees and implements enterprise-wide anti-corruption and anti-bribery programs. With a strong focus on managing third-party intermediary programs, offset requirements, corporate hospitality and sponsorships, and customer and supplier risk, she helps clients manage bribery and corruption risks, including critical interactions with government officials. - Claire Rauscher, Partner, Charlotte, NC
A Chambers-recognized attorney for White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, Claire is a go-to lawyer for companies and individuals under state or federal scrutiny. She also leads internal investigations. Her experience includes guiding clients in such compliance areas as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), anti-trust, government contracts, qui tam and false claims matters. - Veronica Renzi, Partner, Washington, D.C.
Veronica is a seasoned first chair trial lawyer who represents corporations and individuals in congressional investigations, white-collar criminal matters and government investigations, and high stakes civil litigation. A former federal cyber prosecutor, Veronica also counsels clients on social media, cybercrime, and emerging technology issues. Throughout her career, Veronica has tried more than 70 cases to verdict in federal and local courts and led numerous investigations. - Erin Taylor, Of Counsel, Charlotte, NC
Erin practiced in federal court as an Assistant Federal Defender for the Western District of North Carolina for more than 15 years, where she represented clients under federal investigation and charged with federal crimes. Recognized for her trial experience and leadership qualities, Erin was elevated to the position of Trial Unit Chief for the Charlotte Division of the Federal Public Defender. In that role, she led a team of trial attorneys and legal staff and served as liaison between the Federal Public Defender’s Office and key federal agencies. - Joe Whitley, Partner, Atlanta, GA
Joe serves as Chair of Womble’s White Collar Defense and Criminal Investigations practice. He represents clients in a variety of white collar matters including healthcare fraud, corporate internal investigations, regulatory enforcement, and FDA-related matters. Joe was appointed by Presidents Reagan and Bush, respectively, to serve as the U.S. Attorney in the Middle (Macon) and Northern (Atlanta) Districts of Georgia. He also served as Acting Associate Attorney General, the third-ranking position at Main Justice.
CLE Credit
Program eligible for Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit based on a 60-minute credit hour.
2.00 General credit hour(s) pending in AL/AZ/CA/CO/DE/GA/NC/NV/NY/PA/SC/TN/TX/VA.
