Buttaci Leardi & Werner LLC

Buttaci Leardi & Werner LLC We are a progressive, multi-service law firm providing transactional, litigation, and counseling services.

Our role at Buttaci & Leardi is to merely lend a helping hand to health care providers through our practice areas — and allowing our clients to focus on their practices and, more importantly, their patients. Our clients include a diverse range of health care providers and provider-related entities, including, but not limited to: physicians and physician groups, physical therapists and other allied

health professionals, outpatient surgery centers, skilled nursing facilities, behavioral health clinics, comprehensive rehabilitation facilities, durable medical equipment suppliers and medical billing/management companies.

Regulatory scrutiny in hospice care isn't easing up. It's evolving.Buttaci Leardi & Werner litigator Paul D. Werner weig...
06/16/2026

Regulatory scrutiny in hospice care isn't easing up. It's evolving.

Buttaci Leardi & Werner litigator Paul D. Werner weighs in on the trend in a recent Hospice News article, discussing what increased enforcement activity means for hospice providers and the growing importance of proactive compliance.

“We can expect that the light is going to get brighter, not dimmer in these more aggressive fraudulent activities over time.

Your marketing, outreach and referral tactics have to be buttoned up behind the scenes.”

As enforcement efforts expand, providers should also be mindful of the risks that can arise from ownership structures, investment relationships, and third-party business arrangements.

Regulators are increasingly looking beyond day-to-day operations to understand the broader business ecosystem surrounding a provider.

Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/4rrzwm2z

Buttaci, Leardi & Werner congratulates founding member Vincent Buttaci on his appointment to the Steering Committee of M...
06/04/2026

Buttaci, Leardi & Werner congratulates founding member Vincent Buttaci on his appointment to the Steering Committee of Mindful Choices for ADHD, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing evidence-based ADHD care.

This new leadership role reflects Vincent’s longstanding commitment to behavioral healthcare, public policy, and advocacy on behalf of individuals and families affected by .

Through his work representing healthcare organizations, serving on the Board of Directors of CHADD, and contributing to important conversations around neurodiversity, Vincent has consistently focused on improving access to care and supporting informed healthcare policy.

We are proud to see his experience and perspective helping shape the future direction of an organization committed to meaningful progress in ADHD care.

To learn more: https://tinyurl.com/69ud3er6

ICYMI: Vincent joins partners John Leardi and Paul Werner to discuss their very personal experiences with in a popular episode of the Almost Clinical podcast: Man in the Middle: Embracing ADHD & Neurodiversity in the Workplace.

Check it out: https://tinyurl.com/2bw7dnz6

How can healthcare providers safely incorporate into their practices without increasing legal and compliance risks? Bu...
05/28/2026

How can healthcare providers safely incorporate into their practices without increasing legal and compliance risks?

Buttaci, Leardi & Werner member John Leardi addressed this dilemma with Part B News editor Roy Edroso, discussing the safeguards healthcare organizations should consider before implementing AI tools in patient care and practice operations.

John explains the importance of understanding the limitations of AI technology, distinguishing between open-source platforms and clinically validated tools, and ensuring AI supports – rather than replaces – professional judgment.

As AI adoption accelerates across healthcare, experienced legal guidance remains essential to navigating evolving liability and regulatory concerns.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3xvmvkex

Buttaci Leardi & Werner litigator Paul Werner joined MD+DI Senior Writer Claire Wallace for a discussion on the DOJ’s ne...
05/27/2026

Buttaci Leardi & Werner litigator Paul Werner joined MD+DI Senior Writer Claire Wallace for a discussion on the DOJ’s newly launched West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force and what it could mean for healthcare providers, technology companies, and compliance teams moving forward.

“Healthcare ‘fraud’ recoveries continue to be at the top of the heap year over year in terms of how much DOJ recovers, both civilly and criminally. And this makes sense given government spending,” Paul tells MD+DI.

In the Q&A, Paul shares insight on the government’s likely enforcement priorities, including AI-driven billing practices, digital marketing schemes, remote patient monitoring, and behavioral health investigations.

Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/4rnzhv4a

05/21/2026

NEW EPISODE! New Jersey just rewrote the rules for behavioral healthcare, and hosts
Vincent Buttaci, John Leardi, and Paul Werner are ready to dive into exactly how the newly adopted Integrated Healthcare regulations are poised to reshape the delivery of behavioral healthcare across the state.

🎧 Listen now: Under One Roof: New Jersey’s Integrated Healthcare Revolution
https://tinyurl.com/5n8mbdhx

From “one roof, one license” care models to new staffing requirements, integrated treatment, compliance risks, reimbursement implications, and the future of behavioral health in New Jersey — this episode covers what providers, operators, and healthcare professionals need to know now.

Be sure to follow Almost Clinical on Apple, Spotify, Podchaser, or YouTube, or bookmark the official podcast webpage - https://tinyurl.com/4wftm3e2 - to keep the entire library at your fingertips.

Buttaci, Leardi & Werner was proud to continue our sponsorship of the annual PPBHS Golf Outing benefiting the Point Plea...
05/15/2026

Buttaci, Leardi & Werner was proud to continue our sponsorship of the annual PPBHS Golf Outing benefiting the Point Pleasant Beach High School Boosters!

It was a great day supporting an incredible community organization, reconnecting with friends, and enjoying some friendly competition on the course.

Paul Werner represented the firm as part of the BLW foursome - and, despite leaving early for dad duties, he later got the good news that the team came away with the win!

That team also included our friend and colleague David Klein, who previously joined Paul, Vincent Buttaci, and John Leardi on Almost Clinical for a great conversation about coding, compliance, and the business of medicine.

ICYMI, listen to that podcast episode here: https://tinyurl.com/2vycett9

Already looking forward to next year’s outing!

04/30/2026

NEW EPISODE! Patient complaints don’t stay complaints for long – at least not when they’re handled the wrong way.

Almost Clinical hosts Vincent Buttaci, John Leardi, and Paul Werner have seen routine issues – billing questions, scheduling frustrations, even simple misunderstandings – turn into licensing board actions, payer audits, malpractice claims, and in some cases, criminal exposure.

In our latest episode of Almost Clinical, the guys unpack how that escalation happens and what you need to do to prevent it.

🎧 Listen now: From Complaint to Catastrophe: How to Keep Patient Allegations From Derailing Your Practice
https://tinyurl.com/3ddh242k

Highlights include:

🩺Why ignoring a complaint is the worst move you can make

🩺 How a defensive response can instantly escalate risk

🩺What your staff should do the moment a complaint comes in

🩺When an issue can be handled internally – and when it can’t

🩺How AI-generated complaints are making situations more complicated

The reality is simple: you’ll hear the complaint first. If you don’t handle it properly, you won’t be the last.

Be sure to follow Almost Clinical on Apple, Spotify, Podchaser, or YouTube, or bookmark the official podcast webpage - https://tinyurl.com/4wftm3e2 - to keep the entire library at your fingertips.

Quirks? No. Business advantages? Yes! Across the healthcare and legal industries, conversations around ADHD and other fo...
04/21/2026

Quirks? No. Business advantages? Yes! Across the healthcare and legal industries, conversations around ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence are starting to show up more openly, especially in how firms think about leadership, performance, and team dynamics.

Almost Clinical – the healthcare industry podcast powered by Buttaci, Leardi & Werner – focused an entire episode on this conversation, and firm leaders/podcast hosts Vincent Buttaci, John Leardi, and Paul Werner pulled no punches discussing what it means to be neurodivergent in the workplace – and to be neurotypical on a team led by neurodivergent individuals.

Topics discussed include:

~The Power of Self-Awareness: How understanding an ADHD diagnosis can reshape how a professional advises clients and leads teams.

~De-Stigmatizing Treatment: A candid look at medication and the lingering social stigma surrounding neurodivergent labels in high-pressure industries.

~Strategic Adaptability: Why making workplace adjustments is a matter of “effective leadership” rather than just a legal obligation.

To listen to the Man in the Middle episode, please visit https://tinyurl.com/2bw7dnz6.

To read the full feature in BINJE, please visit https://tinyurl.com/2z3625zy.

Ready. Set. Action! Buttaci, Leardi & Werner embraces the American Public Health Association’s theme for National Public...
04/09/2026

Ready. Set. Action! Buttaci, Leardi & Werner embraces the American Public Health Association’s theme for National Public Health Week 2026 and encourages you to take part in building stronger, healthier communities.

Whether it’s supporting local initiatives, advocating for equitable access to care, or simply staying informed, every action moves public health forward.

Progress depends on participation, and it’s our move.

You in?

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5xajcf6r

03/31/2026

NEW EPISODE! Physician non-competes used to be straightforward. Now they can span multiple locations, cross state lines, and last long enough to make you rethink your next move.

In this episode of Almost Clinical, hosts Vincent Buttaci, John Leardi, and Paul Werner
break down the reality of restrictive covenants in healthcare – what’s enforceable, what’s not, and why the system often comes down to who can afford to fight.

Spoiler: it’s not always about who’s right.

🎧 Listen now: What’s Up, Doc? The Truth About Physician Non-Competes
https://tinyurl.com/54zh4bxv

In this episode, they cover:

~What restrictive covenants actually include and what really matters;
~Why non-competes in healthcare are expanding and who benefits;
~The “rule of reason” test and why it’s anything but predictable;
~How private equity has changed the landscape;
~The real-world problem: most physicians can’t afford to challenge bad contracts;
~The overlooked stakeholder: patients and their ability to follow their doctor;
~Why non-solicitation clauses may matter more than non-competes; and
~Legislative efforts to rein things in and why clarity is still unlikely.

Be sure to follow Almost Clinical on Apple, Spotify, Podchaser, or YouTube, or bookmark the official podcast webpage - https://tinyurl.com/4wftm3e2 - to keep the entire library at your fingertips.

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