Tesch Leigh West

Associate

With a dual focus on litigation and regulatory compliance, Tesch Leigh West represents providers in federal and state government investigations and litigation matters relating to criminal, civil, and administrative allegations, including violations of federal healthcare program fraud and abuse laws. Tesch also represents states, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, physician groups, health plans and associations, with a focus on Medicare reimbursement, Medicaid supplemental payments and financing options, and analysis related to 1115 Demonstration Waivers.

Extended Profile

Tesch helps clients navigate a variety of federal and state regulatory issues, including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care coverage, compliance, and reimbursement. She provides guidance related to financing the non-federal share of Medicaid payments and represents states and providers challenging CMS disallowances and SPA denials.

Tesch’s practice also focuses on providing litigation support and compliance guidance with respect to state and federal health care program fraud and abuse laws and telehealth laws. She has experience in the False Claims Act, having aided in investigations and disputes involving charitable organizations, healthcare management consulting firms, medical groups, and certifying actuaries for Medicare Advantage bids.

Before joining Morgan Lewis, Tesch was a healthcare associate at a global law firm where she focused on fraud, abuse, and regulatory compliance. Tesch was also a legal intern at the FCC’s Connect2Health Taskforce, as well as a summer associate at a boutique law firm in Virginia specializing in LTCH reimbursement.

Tesch is a graduate from The George Washington University Law School where she was a member of the Moot Court Board, the ADR Board and the George Washington Journal of Energy & Environmental Law.