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Michael Apolskis

Michael Apolskis


Chicago Illinois United States

About

Mr. Apolskis’ practice encompasses work with health care organizations, such as hospitals, physicians, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, therapy providers, hospices, clinical laboratories, diagnostic testing facilities, durable medical equipment suppliers, and related entities.

In the course of his practice, Mr. Apolskis counsels clients on a wide variety of legal and regulatory matters, including licensure, Medicare conditions of participation, billing, coding, privacy, anti-kickback, self-referral, and false claim matters. He also advises clients on compliance plans, and serves as counsel in governmental audits, investigations and administrative proceedings.

Mr. Apolskis has substantial experience advising clients on all aspects of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, including issues related to coverage, medical necessity, prospective payment systems, physician RBRVS, and cost-based reimbursement. He also represents health care providers and suppliers in Medicare and Medicaid disputes and appeals.

In addition, Mr. Apolskis’ practice includes the formation and organization of health care-related entities, providing general counsel to start-up and established organizations, and structuring and negotiating transactions and new business arrangements.

Education

DePaul University College of Law, LL.M, Health Law Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D. Indiana University, B.S.

Bar Admissions

Illinois Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit

Professional Associations

American Health Lawyers Association Illinois Association of Health Care Attorneys Health Care Compliance Association Healthcare Financial Management Association Chicago Bar Association University Club of Chicago

Recent Articles

Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 111 Individuals and Expands Operations

Michael Apolskis

February 21, 2011 15:34

On February 17, 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the Medicare Fraud Strike Force has charged 111 defendants in 9 cities for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes. HHS and DOJ also announced the expansion of...

Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 111 Individuals and Expands Operations

Michael Apolskis

February 21, 2011 15:34

On February 17, 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the Medicare Fraud Strike Force has charged 111 defendants in 9 cities for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes. HHS and DOJ also announced the expansion of...

House Republicans Vote To Defund Federal Health Care Reform

Michael Apolskis

February 19, 2011 19:11

Kaiser Health News reports that the House of Representatives passed a bill on Saturday morning to fund the government through the end of September, which included several amendments to defund the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The bill now goes to the Senate. via...

House Republicans Vote To Defund Federal Health Care Reform

Michael Apolskis

February 19, 2011 19:11

Kaiser Health News reports that the House of Representatives passed a bill on Saturday morning to fund the government through the end of September, which included several amendments to defund the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The bill now goes to the Senate. via...

Virginia to Seek Expedited Supreme Court Review of Affordble Care Act

Michael Apolskis

February 04, 2011 12:53

The Washington Post (Helderman, 2/3) reports that Virginia will ask that the U.S. Supreme Court immediately review the state's constitutional challenge to the Affordable Care Act. In doing so, the state would seek to bypass the Court of Appeals. via www.washingtonpost.comThe Washington Post...