Defending Your Practice in Healthcare Investigations

In Episode 5 of the Di Pietro Partners Podcast, Kevin sits down with senior healthcare attorney Nicole Martell to unpack what doctors and practice owners need to know when facing audits, subpoenas, or government investigations.

Whether it’s a Medicare overbilling audit, a Board of Medicine complaint, or a DEA inquiry into prescribing practices, Nicole walks through the high-stakes world of healthcare investigations and how to respond. She outlines the most common types of investigations physicians face, what triggers them, and the legal protections providers may not realize they have.

Topics covered include:

• OIG & CMS audits
• DEA & Board of Medicine investigations
• Private insurance clawbacks and payer disputes
• Whistleblower/FCA claims and False Claims Act risk
• What to do (and not do) when you get a subpoena
• How Di Pietro Partners defends healthcare providers under investigation
• How to reduce your risk of being targeted in the first place

This episode is a must-listen for physicians, compliance officers, and healthcare businesses navigating today’s aggressive regulatory environment.