Darby Allen

Partner

Chair, Seattle Hiring Committee; Co-chair, Women Attorneys Affinity Group

T 206.757.8199 Seattle
I simplify the regulatory landscape so my clients can focus on the important things – like curing cancer.
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Darby Allen focuses her practice on the healthcare industry, advising health systems and other providers, as well as innovators in the industry. Darby's breadth of experience with healthcare providers allows her to consider the spectrum of regulatory issues in play even with seemingly small questions. She has a particular interest in helping clients understand complex Medicare and Medicaid billing and reimbursement rules.

Darby has extensive experience with the Stark Law and federal and state anti-kickback laws, including structuring compliant physician arrangements and representing clients in civil and administrative enforcement matters. Darby regularly assists clients with internal investigations, self-disclosures, and Medicare and Medicaid audit responses.

Practice Highlights

Complex internal investigations

Assisting healthcare providers with investigating suspected billing errors and non-compliance with fraud and abuse laws to assess merit of allegations, design corrective action, and make disclosures to state and federal governments.

Physician relationships

Helping hospitals and health systems implement compliant physician arrangements such as employment, hospital-based physician agreements, and joint ventures for specialty services.

Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement

Navigating the complex world of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement to help clients get paid for the high-quality, valuable services they provide to patients.