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Andrew B. Wachler

Andrew B. Wachler

Wachler & Associates, P.C.
  • Gov & Administrative Law, Health Care Law, Appeals & Appellate
  • Michigan
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ANDREW B. WACHLER is the principal of WACHLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Michigan in 1974 and was the recipient of the William J. Branstom Award. He graduated Cum Laude from Wayne State University Law School in 1978. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar and the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan in 1978.
Mr. Wachler is a member of the American Bar Association Health Law Section through which he served on the HIPAA Task Force, the Programs Committee, and the editorial board of The Health Lawyer publication. Mr. Wachler is also a member of the American Health Lawyers Association. Mr. Wachler also participated in the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section (Health Providers Subcommittee and past member, Health Care Law Section Council) and the Oakland County Bar Association.
Mr. Wachler has focused his practice on health care law for over 25 years and specializes in all aspects of health care law. He is frequently asked to speak on health care issues, both locally and nationwide, to a variety of groups such as the Health Care Law Section of the American Bar Association, the American Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists, the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section, numerous county and local medical societies and medical staffs, Michigan Radiology Business Management Association, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, the National Society of Gastroenterologists, Lorman’s Educational Services, and United Communications Group.

Practice Areas
    Gov & Administrative Law
    Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
    Health Care Law
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Wachler & Associates, P.C.
- Current
Healthcare business transactions including contracts, corporate formation, mergers & acquisitions; stark & fraud & abuse analysis, regulatory compliance, billing & reimbursement issues, defense of third party payor & government audits, provider participation & deselection matters, licensure & staff privilege matters, defense of civil & criminal healthcare fraud issues, certificates of need.
Associate
Frimet, Bellamy & Gilchrist
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Health care law.
Education
Wayne State University Law School
J.D. (1978) | Health Care Law
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University of Michigan Law School
B.S. (1974) | Health Care Law
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Michigan Super Lawyers
2006-2012, 2014, 2015
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
2009-2015
Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit
Dbusiness Magazine
2009-2015
Professional Associations
American Health Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association (Health Law Section)
Member
Current
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Michigan State Bar
Member
Current
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Oakland County Bar Association
Member
Current
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State Bar of Michigan, Health Care Law Section
Member
Current
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American Health Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Medical Group Management Association
Member
Current
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Speaking Engagements
You've Identified an Overpayment. Now What?
AudioEducator Knowledge for Healthcare
Physician and Patient Appeal Rights in the Face of Commercial & Medicaid Managed Care Adverse Actions
State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section
Provider Audit Contractors, Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues
American Health Lawyers Association
March 25-27, 2015
CMS Contractors' Renewed Audit Focus: Audit Risk Areas, Successful Appeal Strategies, and Compliance for Part B and Non-Hospital Part A Providers, 19th Annual Compliance Institute, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Health Care Compliance Association
April 19-22, 2015
Websites & Blogs
Website
Andrew B. Wachler's Website Profile
Website
Wachler & Associates, P.C. Website
Blog
Wachler & Associates Health Law Blog
Contact & Map
Wachler & Associates, P.C.
Main Office
210 East 3rd St
Suite 204
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Telephone: (248) 544-0888
Fax: (248) 544-3111