These investigations arose under the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, the New York State Executive and Social Services laws, and managed care contracts. As part of his investigations, Spencer regularly liaised with CMS, HHS-OIG, DOJ, NYS DOH, NYS OMIG, and the New York State Comptroller. Spencer also negotiated self-disclosures with providers involving the HHS-OIG, the NYS OMIG, and the NYS MFCU protocols.

Spencer’s government experience helps him counsel health care entities on regulatory policy and guidance; represent health care entities responding to government surveys, audits, and investigations; conduct internal investigations or compliance reviews; advise on managed care contracts and reimbursement issues; and assist on administrative applications and matters before regulatory agencies; and represent entities in matters in state and federal courts, and in administrative proceedings.

Spencer also litigates complex commercial disputes federal, state, and arbitral forums with a focus on representing managed care companies.