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Kathy Poppitt has extensive experience 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 (HIPAA) 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.

A regular author and presenter on healthcare law topics, Kathy is an active member of the American Health Lawyers Association. She has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leader in her field from 2008-current, and selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, 2009-current.

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Credentials

J.D., The University of Texas School of Law

B.A./B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin

Texas

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Appointed as Chair of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2022-2023

Appointed as Chair-Elect of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2021-2022

Top Ranked Lawyer, Healthcare


Chambers USA, Texas (2008-2024)

"She's very sophisticated in her work, has a really broad practice and is always up to speed on regulatory changes."


Chambers USA (2022)

Recognized as a Leader in Healthcare


Chambers USA, 2008-Current

Member of the Advisory Board


Wolters Kluwer, 2018-Current

Recognized in Healthcare in Texas and Nationwide


Best Lawyers in America, 2009-Current

Appointed Co-Chair of the University of Texas Health Law Conference


The University of Texas School of Law, 2016-Current

Appointed as Vice Chair of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2020-2021

Appointed as Secretary of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2019-2020

Appointed by the President of the American Bar Association as a Member of the Standing Committee on Continuing Education


American Bar Association

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Recognition

Appointed as Chair of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2022-2023

Appointed as Chair-Elect of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2021-2022

Top Ranked Lawyer, Healthcare


Chambers USA, Texas (2008-2024)

"She's very sophisticated in her work, has a really broad practice and is always up to speed on regulatory changes."


Chambers USA (2022)

Recognized as a Leader in Healthcare


Chambers USA, 2008-Current

Member of the Advisory Board


Wolters Kluwer, 2018-Current

Recognized in Healthcare in Texas and Nationwide


Best Lawyers in America, 2009-Current

Appointed Co-Chair of the University of Texas Health Law Conference


The University of Texas School of Law, 2016-Current

Appointed as Vice Chair of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2020-2021

Appointed as Secretary of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2019-2020

Appointed by the President of the American Bar Association as a Member of the Standing Committee on Continuing Education


American Bar Association

Credentials

J.D., The University of Texas School of Law

B.A./B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin

Texas

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Appointed as Chair of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2022-2023

Appointed as Chair-Elect of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2021-2022

Top Ranked Lawyer, Healthcare


Chambers USA, Texas (2008-2024)

"She's very sophisticated in her work, has a really broad practice and is always up to speed on regulatory changes."


Chambers USA (2022)

Recognized as a Leader in Healthcare


Chambers USA, 2008-Current

Member of the Advisory Board


Wolters Kluwer, 2018-Current

Recognized in Healthcare in Texas and Nationwide


Best Lawyers in America, 2009-Current

Appointed Co-Chair of the University of Texas Health Law Conference


The University of Texas School of Law, 2016-Current

Appointed as Vice Chair of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2020-2021

Appointed as Secretary of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2019-2020

Appointed by the President of the American Bar Association as a Member of the Standing Committee on Continuing Education


American Bar Association

Close

Recognition

Appointed as Chair of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2022-2023

Appointed as Chair-Elect of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2021-2022

Top Ranked Lawyer, Healthcare


Chambers USA, Texas (2008-2024)

"She's very sophisticated in her work, has a really broad practice and is always up to speed on regulatory changes."


Chambers USA (2022)

Recognized as a Leader in Healthcare


Chambers USA, 2008-Current

Member of the Advisory Board


Wolters Kluwer, 2018-Current

Recognized in Healthcare in Texas and Nationwide


Best Lawyers in America, 2009-Current

Appointed Co-Chair of the University of Texas Health Law Conference


The University of Texas School of Law, 2016-Current

Appointed as Vice Chair of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2020-2021

Appointed as Secretary of the Health Law Section


American Bar Association, 2019-2020

Appointed by the President of the American Bar Association as a Member of the Standing Committee on Continuing Education


American Bar Association