About Joseph V. Willey
Tracking the multitude of laws that govern the health care field can overwhelm any hospital system or other provider. As a former attorney with the US Department of Health and Human Services, Joseph Willey helps health care providers identify issues of concern and find workable solutions. When problems arise, he's skilled at litigating a range of claims, including reimbursement disputes. In recent years, he has recovered substantial Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for hospitals and other health care providers, obtained dismissal of False Claims Act cases and claims, and negotiated favorable settlements of government audits of health care providers.
Protecting hospitals' life blood
Reimbursements are the life blood of most hospital systems and health care providers. Joe's thorough understanding of the intricacies of the Medicare and Medicaid systems allows him to take aggressive yet grounded positions in disputes. He has convinced courts to dismiss enormous government claims against his clients and has settled other matters for a small fraction of the amount the government sought. His clients rely on him for guidance related to fraud and abuse matters, saying, "Joseph Willey is commended for his 'truly encyclopedic knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare law'" and "he is extraordinarily knowledgeable in this subject area."(Chambers USA 2022). Another client stated, "I have worked with Joe Willey and his team at Katten for a number of years on educational programming and legal work. They are extremely knowledgeable in Medicaid and Medicare regulations as well as false claim act" (U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2022 "Best Law Firms").
"Joseph Willey is excellent and has an unparalleled understanding of relevant regulations. He leads a great team with a deep bench; very responsive and efficient."
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2022 "Best Law Firms"
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Practice Focus
- Health care litigation
- Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement claims
- Government audits
- Fraud and abuse laws
- Managed care
- Alternative reimbursement models and supplemental Medicaid payments (disproportionate share hospital and upper-payment-limit payments)
- Business strategies for health organizations
Representative Experience
News
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September 29, 2022
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August 18, 2022
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June 8, 2022
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June 1, 2022
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September 30, 2021
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August 19, 2021
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January 5, 2021
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October 28, 2020
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August 2020Author
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July 23, 2020
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May 14, 2020
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March 30, 2020
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November 12, 2019
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October 17, 2019
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Quick Reads
Presentations and Events
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April 21, 2021Panelist
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May 30, 2019Panelist
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January 14–18, 2019New York State Bar AssociationPanelist | Health Care Fraud Enforcement and Compliance, Trends and Developments
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September 12, 2018Greater New York Hospital AssociationSpeaker | Webinar on Medicaid Program Integrity
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April 13–15, 2016Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment IssuesPanelist | Hot Topics in Fraud and Abuse | American Health Lawyers Association
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December 4, 2013Panelist
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March 21, 2013American Health Lawyers AssociationPanelist | Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues