Kathryn E. Doi

Kathryn advises and represents healthcare providers on Medicaid and commercial reimbursement matters, including negotiation and appeals of payments, cost report audits, under- and overpayments, and False Claims Act allegations. Her approach emphasizes identification of client objectives and implementing the most cost-effective strategy to best achieve those goals.

With more than 20 years of experience as a litigator, coupled with extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and its governing statutes, regulations, and agencies, Kathryn brings a wide range of experience and problem-solving skills to address her clients’ needs. Kathryn works successfully with clients to identify and employ a winning strategy to resolve disputes and optimize outcomes, whether that involves arranging meetings with state agencies or payors, drafting position papers, negotiating contracts or settlements, or arbitrating or litigating disputes.

Kathryn’s clients include Federally-qualified health centers, trade associations, health systems, hospitals, community health clinics, rural health clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, residential care facilities for the elderly, skilled nursing facilities, physician groups, physicians, and air ambulance companies.

Kathryn has served in the highest ranks of state government for the State of California, including as Senior Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary for Governor Gray Davis. Since 2013, Kathryn has been a public member and designated attorney appointment to the California New Motor Vehicle Board, appointed to two terms by Governor Brown and reappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Prior to her government service, Kathryn worked in private practice and clerked for a federal judge.