Joseph Lester Rivet

Joseph Lester Rivet

also known as Joe Rivet

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 6 years

Health care Lawyer at NORTON SHORES, MI
Practice Areas: Health Care

800 E. ELLIS ROAD, #515, NORTON SHORES, MI

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Health Care 100%

Reimbursement matters Third-party appeals Physician and mid-level employment agreements Coding & Billing matters Compliance Regulatory guidance Health Plans & TPAs

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for < 1 year

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 2 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 6 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2020

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Rivet Health Law, PLC

800 E. ELLIS ROAD, #515, NORTON SHORES, MI, 49441

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Joseph Lester Rivet's Reviews

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Posted by Krysta | January 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Efficient and Knowledgeable

Joe has been able to help me on a couple medical practicing contracts and each experience has been wonderful. He is very punctual and the turn around time for questions/answers and review/signing of contracts is incomparable! Joe has a plethora of knowledge on medical law and is a great asset to have... for any situation similar.

Posted by Eve | February 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Excellent Resource

Joe Rivet is knowledgeable and an authority regarding medical billing and coding. I was struggling with claim denials, and he worked with me to reassess the claims and change my billing strategies to better build my audiology practice and make sure I was within compliance. I would recommend Joe to a...nyone needing assistance in the medical industry.

Posted by Brian | January 13, 2021 | Medicaid & Medicare

Excellent Lawyer

We had the opportunity to employ Joe while he was in law school. Since his graduation and passing of the bar, we then hired Joe to assist us in a Medicare fraud case involving complex Medicare billing rules. Joe knows CMS billing and coding rules better than anyone I know. What would have taken ...us 40 hours of work to find answers (the rules are thousands of pages), Joe takes just a couple of hours. His years of work experience in the healthcare industry shows. We will be hiring Joe again.

Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Knowledgeable, thorough and helpful

Joe has expertise in healthcare compliance as well as revenue cycle management. His knowledge of coding and billing regulations is first rate and he is a national figure on this stage, given his many credentials and book authoring. Joe has excellent discernment and is able to interpret complex regula...tions and requirements into easy to understand recommendations for his clients. Joe cares about client success and was very easy to connect and communicate with. Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Highly recommended

I have consulted with Joe Rivet over the last decade on countless health care regulations and guidance. I rely on his advice and wise counsel. Joe can be depended on for his exceptional skills, accurate interpretation, and attention to detail.

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Joseph Lester Rivet's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Taylor

Health care lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I sought out Joe and his expertise on a personal, healthcare-related matter. He was professional, knowledgeable, courteous and kind. With his assistance my issue was fully resolved in a fraction of the time I spent trying to resolve the issue on my own. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal assistance with a healthcare matter."

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Brian Mahany

Health care lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2024

Leaders in the Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Rising Start, SuperLawyers

2022

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America

2022

2022 Power Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction

2021

Health Care Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2021

2021 Power Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Principal Attorney, Rivet Health Law, PLC

2020 - Present

Pro Bono Attorney, Michigan Indian Legal Services

2022 - 2022

Of Counsel, Honigman

2022 - 2022

Grading Assistant, Thomas Cooley Law School

2017 - 2020

Vice President, Coding Compliance & EMS Compliance Officer, Revenue Cycle Company

2013 - 2014

Law Clerk, Mahany Law

Associations

2020 - Present

American Bar Association

2020 - Present

American Health Lawyers Association

2020 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Payor Sub-committee Member

2022 - 2023

State Bar of Michigan

Chair - Payors Sub Committee

2021 - 2022

National Small Business Association

Leadership Council: Healthcare & Labor, Economic Development

2021 - 2022

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Executive Board for the Young Lawyers’ Section

2021 - 2024

Michigan Medical Group Association

Reimbursement Chair

2021 - 2023

Michigan Indian Legal Services

Pro Bono Attorney

2021 - 2022

American Bar Association

Special Advisor

2020 - 2023

Grand Rapids Bar Association

2020 - 2022

Ottawa County Bar Association

2020 - 2024

MiMGMA

Reimbursement Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Centene

$450,000

Wellcare

$6,000

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Education

2017

Western Michigan University

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Baker College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

Health Law Section's Physicians Legal Issues (PLI): Healthcare Delivery & Innovation Conference

The No Surprises Act, Its Relationship to State Laws and Litigation

2021

WGVU Morning Show Michigan Surprise Billing Law

2021

State Bar of Michigan - Health Car Law Section

Surprise Billing Mandates - What You Need to Know to Comply with State and Federal Law

2021

2021

Michigan Medical Group Management Association Fall Conference Telehealth

2021

ILMGMA Annual Conference

Telehealth Panel

2020

Third Party Payor Day Telehealth Round Table

2020

Revenue Symposium Update

CMS Interim Final Rule in a Nutshell

2020

2020

Annual National Conference 2020 Navigating Third-Party Audits Successfully

2020

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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