Jean-Claude Velasquez

“The law was my second career—health care was my first. That experience shapes how I approach every client matter: with an understanding of the strategic and operational realities that give legal advice its meaning.” —Jean-Claude Velasquez

For hospitals, medical practice groups, managed care organizations, and Medicare Advantage plans navigating government enforcement actions and complex regulatory challenges, attorney Jean-Claude Velasquez is a trusted resource.

Jean-Claude brings a distinctive combination of legal training and hands-on industry experience, having worked at prominent companies—including prior service as the director of a risk adjustment program at a renowned academic medical center. That background gives clients an advisor who understands the operational realities behind the regulatory demands they face.

Jean-Claude focuses his practice on counseling clients regarding government investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice under the False Claims Act and assisting Medicare Advantage plans with the full range of Medicare Part C risk adjustment compliance obligations—including RADV audit preparedness, coding integrity reviews, and overpayment disclosures.

Beyond health care, Jean-Claude advises technology companies, startups, and private equity sponsors on corporate transactions, joint ventures, and strategic affiliations. His practice is complemented by experience at Canadian law firms, where he worked on matters regarding cross-border transactions, intellectual property, and employment litigation—giving clients that operate across borders an attorney who understands both the U.S. and Canadian legal landscapes.

What Jean-Claude Delivers for Clients

• False Claims Act and Government Enforcement Defense: Health care organizations facing DOJ investigations or qui tam suits under the False Claims Act need an advisor who understands both the legal framework and the operational context that gives rise to these claims. Jean-Claude helps clients assess exposure, respond to investigations, and position themselves strategically before matters escalate.
• Risk Adjustment Investigations and Compliance: MS-DRG and RADV audits and compliance assessments present some of the most technically demanding challenges in health care law—and some of the highest financial stakes for hospitals and Medicare Advantage plans. Jean-Claude applies the regulatory precision and operational fluency these obligations demand.
• Coding Integrity and Overpayment Defense: Hospitals, physician groups, Medicare Advantage plans, and other health care organizations face significant exposure when coding integrity or clinical documentation issues are identified or overpayments must be disclosed. Jean-Claude helps clients navigate these processes carefully, managing risk while meeting their compliance obligations.
• Corporate Transactions and Strategic Affiliations: Corporate transactions in health care and technology require an attorney who understands both the deal dynamics and the regulatory environment in which these organizations operate. Jean-Claude brings that combination to every deal he handles.

Education

• University of Ottawa Faculty of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2023)
  • Assistant Editor, Ottawa Law Review
  • Dean’s Legal Research and Writing Fellow
• Columbia University in the City of New York (M.H.A., magna cum laude, 2016)
  • David A. Winston Health Policy Scholar
• State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., summa cum laude, 2014)
  • Phi Beta Kappa