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Heather Boysel is an experienced litigator and a leader for a wide range of clients in the healthcare space. Having secured millions of dollars for hospital clients from healthcare insurers, she is adept at navigating complex medical reimbursement disputes on clients’ behalf. Heather combines her legal savvy with a strong understanding of healthcare payment methodologies, ensuring her clients receive unmatched service and industry insight.

Heather focuses on commercial litigation with a particular emphasis on the healthcare sector. She routinely handles medical reimbursement disputes, representing healthcare providers against commercial payors, Medicare auditors, AHCCCS contractors, and other governmental entities. Her comprehensive understanding of the legal protections and intricacies of healthcare payment methodologies—including AHCCCS, Medicare DRG payments, per diem payments, and healthcare provider liens—enables her to effectively advocate for her clients’ interests.

Heather provides valuable assistance to healthcare providers regarding regulatory compliance and governmental audit issues. Her background in bioengineering and medical billing enhances her fluency in representing healthcare providers in reimbursement issues, whether through administrative hearings, mediations, arbitrations, or court actions. This unique blend of legal knowledge and technical mastery positions her as a trusted ally for clients navigating the complexities of the healthcare system.

Heather’s commitment to her clients and her thorough understanding of the healthcare landscape make her an invaluable asset to those seeking effective legal representation in commercial litigation.

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Education

  • Arizona State University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
    • Order of the Coif
    • Arizona State Law Journal, Note and Comment Editor
  • Biomedical Engineering B.S.E., magna cum laude, 2004

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona, 2007

Court Admissions

  • State of Arizona
  • United States District Court for the District of Arizona

Awards

  • Phoenix Business Journal, Forty Under Forty
  • AZ Big Media, Most Influential Women
  • Best Lawyers
  • Chambers and Partners
  • Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Phoenix Magazine Top Lawyers

Professional & Community Groups

  • Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys
  • Arizona Healthcare Financial Management Association
  • American Health Law Association
  • Adelante Healthcare, Board Member
  • St. Joseph’s Foundation, Board Member
  • State Bar of Arizona
  • Maricopa County Bar Association

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