Overview

When complex health care regulations threaten a company’s future, reputation, or strategic deal, attorney David Matyas negotiates favorable solutions for clients.

He defends hospital systems, home care providers, physician practices, and other providers in government investigations, audits, and related claims of fraud, false claims, anti-kickback statute violations, and noncompliant behavior. In addition, David uses his regulatory depth to guide emerging health care companies and their private equity investors.

In an industry filled with uncertainty and change, David reduces legal risks for clients, which range from startups to industry leaders. He distills decades of regulatory law into common-sense compliance programs and practical, strategic advice. Persuasive and diplomatic, David is most effective in contentious and sensitive matters, including negotiations with government authorities. His committed advocacy has helped eliminate or reduce clients’ exposure to program exclusion, criminal liability, corporate integrity agreements, and other penalties.

David is equally skilled before corporate boards, executive teams, entrepreneurs, and founders. Clients are reassured by the options he offers for growth, governance, and risk reduction at every stage of the business cycle.

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Amid health care’s busy mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, David’s deal regulatory due diligence is keeping private equity clients competitive. He identifies potential risks and pitfalls in target companies and offers remedies to prevent good deals from being derailed. David places clients ahead of quick-moving developments through his career-long leadership of the American Health Law Association.

David is a frequent speaker and author on the subjects of health care fraud, corporate compliance programs, the Stark Law, M&A in the health care industry, and other health-related topics. 

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Experience

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

  • Negotiated a settlement to break an impasse in a government investigation of a multistate oncology services network. Working upon a request from the board of directors, David structured a unique agreement that created a windfall settlement for the government if the company was able to successfully sell itself upon finalizing a settlement. The company survived and went onto to pursue a successful growth strategy.
  • Represents a community health network in an ongoing, complex investigation, and related litigation, into the system’s acquisition of physician practices and possible violations of the Stark Law and the federal False Claims Act.
  • Has advised a home health and hospice company since its inception, steering its growth to a national platform and creating a staged approach to regulatory compliance programs that align with its continued expansion.
  • Led health care regulatory due diligence counsel covering several transactions by a private equity firm. David created the collaborative framework to refocus the deal’s many advisors into a cohesive team to close the deals on accelerated timelines.

Recognition

Listed in:

  • The Best Lawyers in AmericaHealth Care Law (2011 to 2024). This award is conferred by Best Lawyers. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
  • BTI Client Service All-Star Team, Client Service MVP (2012 to 2013). This award is conferred by BTI Consulting Group. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
  • Chambers USA: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business, District of Columbia—Healthcare (2007 to 2023). This award is conferred by Chambers and Partners. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
  • Leaders League, “Excellent” ranking in USA – Best Law Firms for Healthcare (2020 to 2022). This award is conferred by Leaders League. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
  • The Legal 500 United States  (2014, 2016, 2018 to 2023); Legal Hall of Fame (2017, 2020 to 2023); Leading Lawyer, Healthcare: Advice to Service Providers category (2015 to 2023). This award is conferred by The Legal 500. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
  • Washington, DC, Super Lawyers, Health Care (2007 to 2023). This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
  • Who's Who Legal: Healthcare (2020). This award is conferred by Who's Who Legal. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1992)
  • University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1990)

Bar Admissions

Board of Directors

  • Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP)
  • Medicare Rights Center

Professional & Community Involvement

  • American Bar Association
  • American Health Law Association, Fellow

Media

Events

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