Dayna Staron 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.

Education

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2014)
    • Health Law Certificate; Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, Executive Editor
  • University of Michigan (B.A., 2011)

    Bar Admission

    • Illinois, 2014

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Health Lawyers Association

    Recognition

    • Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Health Care Law, 2021-2025
    Publications
    Fraud & Abuse: Recent Trends, Key Developments and What's Next
    Polsinelli proudly introduces its Fraud and Abuse: Recent Trends, Key Developments and What’s Next e-book. This publication is intended to serve as a valuable resource for health care industry stakeholders, aiming to equip you with insight into the past year’s happenings in order to better navigate the complex landscape of health care fraud and abuse enforcement. Drawing upon the decades of experience that Polsinelli’s government investigations team has in defending False Claims Act cases and health care government investigations, we curated the most notable settlements, court decisions and guidance from regulators in 2025.
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    FCA Recoveries Hit $6.8 Billion as Courts Question the Future of the Qui Tam Authority
    Key Takeaways The Department of Justice reported record-breaking recoveries in False Claims Act cases in FY2025, more than doubling total recoveries from the prior year. As usual, the bulk of that amount resulted from health care cases, although DOJ emphasized its continued focus on other areas, including military procurement, cybersecurity fraud, fraud in pandemic program and enforcement of tariffs. With a record-breaking number of new whistleblower suits filed in 2025, the industry can expect the upward trend in False Claims Act investigations and settlements to continue for years to come. Meanwhile, courts increasingly are confronting arguments challenging the constitutionality of the False Claims Act’s whistleblower provisions. According to DOJ, in FY2025, False Claims Act settlements and judgments totaled an astounding and record-breaking $6.8 billion, more than
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