Sunshine Act: 2014 Risks and Strategies

William Lit is a manager in KPMG’s San Francisco Forensic Advisory practice.  During his 9 years, he has focused on analyzing large and complex datasets in order to detect key patterns and metrics.  William uses insights gained from these datasets to identify risks and recommend business solutions. 

During the past 5 years, William has specialized in the life sciences industry.  He has advised life sciences manufacturers on aggregate spend implementation and audit strategies.  Additionally, he has advised manufacturers in government pricing strategies, such as unbundling, smoothing, and rebate allocation and has experience with point of sale compliance matters, such as co-pay coupon program and adherence program compliance.

Jen Johnson is a Partner with VMG Health and oversees the Professional Service Agreements division. Her expertise is related to the in-depth knowledge required to understand the Fair Market Value challenges, market data and regulatory guidelines associated with valuing professional service arrangements associated with both healthcare systems and life sciences companies.

Mrs. Johnson has experience with valuing a multitude of professional services including call coverage, medical directorships, subsidies, clinical coverage, physician consulting, co-management and management, billing, development, intellectual property and quality initiatives. In addition, she has been published and presented numerous times on Fair Market Value and physician compensation. These publications and organizations include Compliance Today, the American Bar Association, the American Health Lawyers Association and the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

Benjamin Koplin is a Senior Associate in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Austin office. He focuses primarily on health care compliance and the federal regulation of health care providers and suppliers through agency actions, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law and state and federal false claims acts. Ben also assists clients with the privacy and security of health information (HIPAA), as well as assisting in design and implementation of corporate compliance programs and various transactional matters involving health care entities.

Ben received his J.D. from Harvard University after graduating magna cum laude from Boston University. While at Boston University, Ben earned the prestigious Warren O. Ault Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement in History. He was admitted to practice law in Texas in 2006.