Darby Allen
Partner
Seattle Hiring Committee Chair
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
Physician relationships
Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement
Audits, Investigations, and Appeals
Billing and Reimbursement
Transactions and Physician Arrangements
Admitted to Practice
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Texas, 2010
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Washington, 2018
Education
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J.D., University of Houston Law Center, 2010, magna cum laude
- Business Development Editor, Houston Journal of Health Law and Policy
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B.S., Biology, University of Texas at Austin, 2006
Memberships & Affiliations
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- American Health Lawyers Association, 2010-present
- Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys, 2017-present
- Texas Bar Association, Health Law Section, 2010 -present
- Washington Medical Legal Partnership Advisory Board Member, 2017-present
Background
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- Associate, 2010-2017; Summer Associate, 2009 – Baker & Hostetler LLP, Houston
- Claims and Litigation Intern, Houston Methodist, Houston, 2008