Dayna C. Staron

Dayna LaPlante counsels health care providers facing civil and criminal government enforcement actions and litigation. She advises on fraud and abuse matters, including the federal False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark law, and state counterparts as well as Medicare and Medicaid coverage criteria. In doing so, Dayna represents many different types of health care providers, including long-term care providers, home health, and hospice, hospitals and health systems, medical device companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Dayna works with clients to navigate the complexities of government investigations and litigation from initiation to resolution. She has experience representing clients in investigations conducted across many government agencies, including the Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, and State Attorneys General.

Fueled by her knowledge of government enforcement actions, Dayna also helps clients address internal compliance matter through developing compliance programs, conducting internal investigations, and determining appropriate corrective action. Dayna has specific experience in conducting internal investigations for clients under Corporate Integrity Agreements.

Dayna also represents health care clients in private civil litigation, given her knowledge of the health care industry and regulatory complexities.

Dayna was named “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers® for Health Care Law in 2021.