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Mercedes Varasteh Dordeski

mdordeski@fhwnlaw.com
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Phone: 248.952.0400
 Fax: 248.952.0890

5435 Corporate Drive, Suite 225
Troy, Michigan 48098

Ms. Dordeski is an associate at Frank, Haron, Weiner and Navarro who provides services in the areas of health care law, federal and state False Claims Act/qui tam litigation, employment law, and general civil litigation.

Health Care Law
Ms. Dordeski focuses her health care practice on representing mid-level providers such as physician groups, individual physicians, home health agencies, and ambulatory surgical centers in the following areas:

    Medicare/Medicaid compliance and reimbursement
    Licensing
    Hospital Governance (such as Medical Staff Bylaws issues)
    Medical Staff credentialing/privileges
    HIPAA compliance
    Fraud and Abuse
    Stark and Anti-Kickback
 
Ms. Dordeski also co-authors the Health Care Lawyer Blog, which can be found at: www.healthcarelawyerblog.com

False Claims Act/Qui Tam Litigation

Ms. Dordeski has represented whistleblowers in a variety of federal and state False Claims Act/qui tam cases, including all aspects of Medicare/Medicaid fraud; off-label marketing pharmacuetical cases; and federal grant/government contracting cases.

Employment and Business Law
Ms. Dordeski also has experience with employment issues such as unemployment benefits, whistblower protection, and discrimination/civil rights cases under the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act and Title VII.  She also handles general business matters such as contract disputes and associated litigation.

Education

J.D., Wayne State University Law School, 2007
Wayne Law Review, Associate Editor (2006-2007)
Wayne Law Review, Assistant Editor (2005-2006)

B.A., Western Michigan University, 2003
Lee Honors College Graduate

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Michigan, 2007
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 2007

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Oakland County Bar Association
Member Since: 2006

State Bar of Michigan
Member Since: 2007
Health Care Law Section Publications Committee (2009-Present)

American Bar Association
Member Since: 2007

Western Michigan University Alumni Association Board of Directors
Member Since: 2009

Published Works/Presentations

"Bad Mules: A Primer on the Federal and Michigan False Claims Acts," Michigan Bar Journal, November 2009.
 
Presenter, "Health Care and HIPAA in the Electronic Era: Advising Clients on How to Comply with New Regulations and Protect Patient Privacy," October 2009 (Thomson-Reuters webinar)
 
"No 'Get Out of Jail Free' Card," Michigan Medical Law Report, 5 M.L.R. 22 (Summer 2009)
 
"The Future of Health Care: Electronic and Internet Health Records Targeted for Growth," Michigan Medical Law Report, 5 M.L.R. 3 (Spring 2009)
 
“New HHS, Department of Education Guidance Provides Overview of Privacy Laws,” Michigan Medical Law Report, 4 M.L.R. 76 (Winter 2009)
 
“Why Physicians Need to Know About the NPDB,” Michigan Medical Law Report, 3 M.L.R. 44 (Fall 2008)
 
“New Joint Commission Standard Fosters Collaboration Between Medical Staff, Hospitals,” Michigan Medical Law Report, 3 M.L.R. 35 (Summer 2008)
 
"Keeping an Eye Out for Fraud? Two Schemes that Deserve Your Attention," Michigan IASIU Investigator, February 2007

"When Courtesy Turns Into Fraud: Routine Waiver of Co-Pays and Deductibles Can Spell Trouble," Michigan IASIU Investigator, December 2006
 
"Why Nursing Home Fraud Is Your Problem and How to Fight Back," Michigan IASIU Investigator, October 2006
"Recognizing Health Care Fraud and What to Do About It," Michigan IASIU Investigator, August 2006