Wachler & Associates PC is a healthcare law firm based in Royal Oak, Michigan, representing healthcare providers and suppliers nationwide. Founded in 1985, the firm focuses exclusively on health law. Its practice addresses the legal requirements affecting healthcare businesses, including billing, regulatory compliance, professional licensing, and business transactions. The firm advises clients on Medicare regulations and conditions of participation while helping them understand how changing healthcare requirements affect their operations and business arrangements.
Wachler & Associates PC combines its health law experience with strategies tailored to each client’s legal and operational needs. The firm drafts compliance programs, prepares contracts, and structures business transactions to address healthcare regulations. Its attorneys advise on Stark Law, anti-kickback requirements, fraud and abuse issues, and HIPAA privacy and security compliance. They monitor legal and regulatory developments and apply that knowledge to client matters. The firm also emphasizes personal communication throughout its representation.
Wachler & Associates PC specializes in healthcare audit defense, including Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC), Medicare, Medicaid, ZPIC, and third-party payer audits. The firm represents providers facing audit-related overpayment demands and handles Medicare enrollment revocations and appeals. Its services also cover licensing, medical staff privileges, credentialing, healthcare corporate and transactional law, and supply chain and purchasing matters. Its audit defense experience includes work during the RAC demonstration program and continued representation following implementation of the permanent program.
Wachler & Associates PC maintains an active role in the healthcare legal community through professional leadership, publications, and educational programs. Its attorneys contribute to the American Bar Association Health Law Section’s The Health Lawyer and eSource, participate in task forces, and help prepare comments on proposed regulations. Principal Andrew Wachler and other attorneys present seminars for healthcare providers and lawyers. Their speaking engagements include programs for the American Bar Association, Health Care Compliance Association, American Hospital Association, and Medical Group Management Association.
