Blake Reeves is a highly experienced health care litigation attorney with over 20 years of practice advising providers and organizations on complex regulatory and operational challenges. He focuses on reimbursement disputes, government investigations and administrative actions, offering strategic guidance and strong advocacy in high-pressure environments. His deep knowledge of health care law and steady approach make him a trusted resource and counsel for clients navigating regulatory scrutiny and administrative conflict.

Blake regularly advises clients on the legal implications of their day-to-day health care business operations and legal interests in civil claims, regulatory investigations, government investigations and state agency disputes.

Blake focuses his practice on representing hospital systems, physicians and other health care providers with industry-related regulatory disputes and litigation, including:

  • Federal and state regulatory compliance
  • Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement disputes
  • Medical staff privilege hearings
  • Medical professional licensure investigations and disciplinary actions
  • Hospital regulatory and compliance matters
  • Administrative litigation

Blake’s compliance work involves representing health care providers, including hospitals, health care systems and skilled nursing facilities in a range of matters related to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement disputes, government investigations and other compliance matters.

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Education

  • University of Kansas (J.D., 1998)
    • University of Kansas (B.A., 1995)
      • Political Science

    Bar Admission

    • Missouri
    • Kansas

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 1999
    • U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, 2000
    • United States Supreme Court, 2023

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Health Law Association
    • Greater Kansas City Society of Healthcare Attorneys
    • The Missouri Bar
    • Kansas Bar Association
    • Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
    • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
      • Litigation Section
      • Health Law Section
    • Lawyers Association of Kansas City
    • Legal Aid of Western Missouri Volunteer Attorney Program
    • United Way of Greater Kansas City
    • Country Club Christian Church
      • Deacon

    Recognition

    • Selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, 2012 - 2020
    • Honored by The Kansas City Business Journal as "Best of the Bar" in Business Litigation and Health Care Litigation, 2010-2016
    Publications
    Health Care Reimbursement and Payor Dispute Update
    Polsinelli is pleased to share the Health Care Reimbursement and Payor Dispute Update. This newsletter is a designated source of news, information and guidance on the constantly evolving reimbursement industry. In This Issue: Medicaid Enrollment Overtakes Medicare – But Challenges are Around the Corner Providers Aren’t Off the Hook Yet – PRF Audits Have Started Key Takeaways Regarding Telehealth from the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule The No Surprises Act in 2022 – Unsettled Issues and All Eyes on Texas Litigation 340B 2022 Year-End Review: What Covered Entities Should Do in 2023 to Maximize 340B Savings CMS Issues Proposed Rule Aimed at Improving the Medicare Advantage Program Provider-Payor Contracting: Top Five Terms to Focus on in Negotiation or Renewal Reimbursement Audits and Disputes: What We Learned from 2022 and What
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    Med-Staff Newsletter
    Polsinelli is pleased to share the Med-Staff Newsletter. This publication contains articles and insight into issues that affect the Medical Staff industry. In This Issue: Academic Medicine: Navigating Inherent Complexity in Corrective Action Processes A Practical Review: Risks and Challenges of The Joint Commission’s New Three-Year Reappointment Cycle Negligent Credentialing Claim Survives Summary Judgment as Wisconsin Court Determines Physician’s Ethical Misconduct Could Speak to Truthfulness in Handling Patient’s Informed Consent COVID-19 Misinformation by Physicians in California Could Cost Them Their Licenses
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