David E. Matyas

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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Listed in:

• The Best Lawyers in America: Health Care Law (2011 to 2025). 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, "Leader in Their Field" (2007 to 2024). 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.
• The Legal 500 United States (2014, 2016, 2018 to 2024); Legal Hall of Fame (2017, 2020 to 2024); Leading Lawyer, Healthcare: Advice to Service Providers category (2015 to 2024). 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 2024). 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.

Education

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

Board of Directors

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

Professional & Community Involvement

• American Bar Association
• American Health Law Association, Fellow