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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 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 providers such as physicians, nurses, and other licensed health care professionals; home health agencies; and ambulatory surgical centers in the following areas:

    Medicare/Medicaid compliance and reimbursement
    National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reporting 
    Hospital Governance (such as Medical Staff Bylaws issues)
    Medical Staff credentialing/privileges
    HIPAA compliance
    Stark and Anti-Kickback compliance
 
Ms. Dordeski also 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, whistleblower protection, and discrimination/wrongful termination cases.  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
Graduated cum laude from the Carl and Winifred Lee Honors College
Double-Major in Broadcast/Cable Production and Journalism

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Michigan, 2007
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 2007
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2007
U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2011

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

"Final Rule on ACOs Includes Waivers to Fraud, Abuse Laws," Michigan Medical Law Report (Winter 2012).

"CMS Pilot Program Pledges to Improve Care and Lower Costs," Michigan Medical Law Report, 7 M.L.R. 38 (Fall 2011).

Presenter, "Update on Health Information Exchanges", State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section Annual Meeting, Sept. 2011.

"Practice Safe, Not Sorry: Compliance Insurance Coverage is Available," Michigan Medical Law Report, (Summer 2011).
 
"Immigrants and Health Care: A Voice for Coverage," The Health Lawyer (published by the American Bar Association Health Law Section), Vol. 23, No. 2 (December 2010).
 
"On the Hot Seat: Handling Hospital Investigations and Other Privileging Disputes," Michigan Medical Law Report, 6 M.L.R. 38 (Fall 2010).
 
"Health Care Reform 101: What Every Lawyer Should Know About PPACA," American Bar Association Young Lawyer, Vol. 14 No. 10 (August 2010).
 
Presenter, "The New Federal False Claims Act: What Attorneys Need to Know About Whistleblowers and Qui Tam Litigation," May 11, 2010 (national webinar hosted by SeminarWeb).
 
 
"Opening the Door to Concierge Medicine," Michigan Medical Law Report (Winter 2010).
 
 
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