Kathy Poppitt

Kathy Lynn Poppitt specializes in healthcare industry issues. As a partner in our Healthcare and Government and Internal Investigations practices, Kathy advises clients on healthcare regulations, administrative law and litigation.

Kathy Poppitt specializes in healthcare industry issues. As a partner in our Healthcare and Government and Internal Investigations practices, Kathy advises clients on healthcare regulations, administrative law and litigation.

Kathy represents clients in a wide array of regulatory and reimbursement matters. She helps clients to assess the application of regulations to their businesses or practices, and advises insurance companies on state and federal compliance with plan filings, updates and related matters. She also counsels healthcare providers and facilities on compliance, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act policies and procedures.

Kathy advises clients regarding administrative, state and federal regulatory enforcement proceedings, as well as in defending Medicare and Medicaid fraud and overpayment allegations. She works with clients on conducting clinical trials, and counsels providers and facilities on peer review and credentialing matters.

In addition, Kathy has represented clients in reimbursement disputes with payors of all types in administrative hearings, state district court trials and appeals. She also represents clients in joint venture, physician recruiting and employment, and other healthcare-related structuring and contracting matters.

EDUCATION:

• B.A./B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
• J.D.,University of Texas School of Law

ADMISSIONS:

• Texas
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas