Mr. John J. Rivas

By John J. Rivas, J.D.
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John J. Rivas and the attorneys at Garlo Ward, L.L.P have experience in the healthcare regulatory practice.John J. Rivas formerly served as counsel to the Board of Medical Examiners and Physician Assistant Examiners Board and can help you to reduce your exposure to any potential threats against your license and livelihood.

For more information on this topic, please contact John J. Rivas with your specific question(s).

John J. Rivas , Esq. - Garlo Ward , L.L.P.This month's guest is Austin lawyer , John J. Rivas.He provides legal representation to clients in the areas of health care civil and regulatory litigation , as well as handling Medicaid fraud and Qui Tam legal matters.In addition to state court and regulatory matters , he is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.John regularly counsels and advises clients in matters involving health care transactions and business operations.Additionally , John's practice is focused on the needs of physicians and other licensed health professionals in practice and business matters , as well as , their representation and defense before their respective state licensure boards.

Prior to joining the firm , Mr. Rivas practiced at the Texas Attorney General's office in the Elder Law and Public Health Division where he engaged in nursing home litigation as well as handled Medicaid fraud and Qui Tam actions.John's background includes insurance defense litigation , representing the interests of defendants in personal injury cases , while employed as an associate with Stubbeman , McRae , Sealy , Laughlin & Browder.He has also served as counsel for the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.

John is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association , and is active in the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the Austin Young Lawyers Association.He has participated in such activities as the People's Law School , National Mock Trial Competition , as well as various Pro Bono clinics.In 1996 , John was honored as the Outstanding Young Lawyer for Midland County and in 1995 received the West Texas Legal Services Outstanding Volunteer Award.

Juris Doctor , 1993 , Texas Tech University School of Law.Bachelor of Arts in English , 1989 , University of Texas at Austin.Licensed by the Texas State Bar since 1993. *.

* Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.No designation has been made by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for a Certificate of Special Competence in the area of Health Law.

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Alert to Nursing Homes and other providers of potential sanctions and penalties under the Medicaid Fraud Prevention ActIn September of 1995 , the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act , as enacted by the 74th Texas Legislature , went into effect.The Act , found in Chapter 36 of the Texas Human Resources Code , seeks to address and punish those individuals and entities , participating in the Medicaid program , found to have defrauded the State Medicaid program.