Robert Del Giorno is the Chair of Garfunkel Wild’s Investigations, Audits and Regulatory Compliance Practice Group. Robert’s practice includes representation of skilled nursing facilities, laboratories, physicians and other health care industry-related clients (both for profit and not-for-profit) in the area of health care compliance, with a specific focus on fraud and abuse laws. He has particular expertise assisting clients with internal investigations and frequently defends clients in both civil and criminal investigations conducted by federal and state agencies. Robert has defended local New York hospitals and individual providers in complex, multi-million dollar Federal and New York State False Claims Act cases and has handled a wide variety of other high-profile matters. Robert also represents clients in the health care and early intervention industries with regard to audits conducted by government agencies.
In addition, Robert frequently assists clients in developing effective compliance programs, working with them to develop and implement policies tailored to meet their individual needs.
Robert frequently consults on a variety of business transactions and arrangements, including asset purchases, financing and factoring agreements, among others. In this regard, Robert conducts due diligence reviews of health care providers in order to help clients identify and understand potential health care compliance risks and liabilities.
Robert started his career with a large corporate law firm in New York City, where he focused on commercial litigation and criminal defense matters. Prior to joining the firm, Robert served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office where he tried numerous cases to verdict. As a member of the Special Victims Bureau, he handled cases involving victims of sex crimes and domestic violence. Many of Robert’s cases and trials were covered by the media, including his trial of a man featured on America’s Most Wanted.
Garfunkel Wild Chairman Andrew Blustein and Partners David Traskey and Robert A. Del Giorno, are quoted in a Law360 article, “Longtime Gov't Health Care Atty Joins Garfunkel Wild,” regarding David joining the firm.
Thirty-Three Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2022 New York Metro/Upstate New York Rising Stars.
Garfunkel Wild's 11th Annual ASC and Health Care Management Virtual Symposium is dedicated to the most important business, legal, clinical, and operational issues facing the ASC and health care management community.
Pharmacy revocations for non-compliance with Medicare Part B and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies enrollment requirements are on the rise. Garfunkel Wild’s latest webinar in our Compliance Webinar Series discusses common risks and provides strategies to protect your pharmacy.
Garfunkel’s Compliance Webinar Series rolls on with an examination of the 2024 Work Plan published by the New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG).
Nursing homes being cited for Life Safety Code (LSC) deficiencies by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) are on the rise. The difficulty achieving substantial compliance or obtaining a waiver places nursing homes at risk for termination from Medicare and Medicaid, denial of payments, and monetary penalties.
Join Garfunkel Wild’s Robert A. Del Giorno and John G. Martin for a discussion with David Traskey, the firm’s newest Partner and former Senior Counsel with the HHS-OIG as they delve into HHS-OIG’s inner workings.
Join Garfunkel Wild’s Robert A. Del Giorno and John G. Martin for a discussion with David Traskey, the firm’s newest Partner and former Senior Counsel with the HHS-OIG as they delve into HHS-OIG’s inner workings.
Garfunkel Wild's Robert Del Giorno will present at the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) 2023 Finance University on June 14, 2023.
Given the government’s increasing enforcement of EKRA, now is a good time for providers to understand the enforcement landscape, understand EKRA’s application and to reassess potentially noncompliant compensation structures.
Garfunkel Wild’s Robert Del Giorno and Celia J. Morel will present the Webinar “Often Overlooked: Compliance Program Obligations Under Managed Care Agreements (For Providers in All States)” on January 19, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET.
Garfunkel Wild’s Robert Del Giorno and Peter M. Hoffman will present the Webinar “Prepare Now: Refresher on NY’s Compliance Program Proposed Regulations (For New York Providers)” on December 20, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET.
Garfunkel Health Advisors Alicia Shickle, Simon Chaykler, and Garfunkel Wild’s Robert A. Del Giorno will present the webinar ”Major Changes to E/M Coding and Documentation Requirements in 2023 – Will You Be Ready? on November 8 and 9, 2022.
Robert Del Giorno will present at the Long Island Health Information Management Association John W. Ruth Annual Membership Conference on April 21, 2021.
Garfunkel Wild Partner Kevin G. Donoghue will be joined by Doctor.com, Senior Director, Private & Group Practice Solutions Don Dougherty to present a complimentary pre-symposium webinar entitled “How Can You Expand and Protect Your Online Presence?,” Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT.
John G. Martin and Robert A. Del Giorno will present at the Nassau County Bar Association’s CLE – Recent Trends in Health Care Fraud Investigations on September 17, 2019.
Additional speaking & writing
Publications
Co-authored chapter entitled "Clinical Laboratories" in the Legal Manual for New York Physicians (Sixth Edition)