Kelly Hightower Hibbert
Areas of Focus
Overview
Kelly Hightower Hibbert is a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office, where she is a member of the firm’s Health Care Group. Kelly focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitral forums. She is also experienced in defending government investigations involving False Claims Act allegations. In addition to her work as defense counsel, Kelly represents health care clients pursuing recovery of monies lost as a result of fraud, waste, and abuse.
Career & Education
- University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., 2006
- Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., Magna cum Laude, 2010
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Defense Research Institute
- American Health Lawyers Association
Kelly's Insights
Firm News | 8 min read | 08.15.24
Washington – August 15, 2024: The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 42 Crowell & Moring lawyers as "Best Lawyers" and 29 lawyers as “Ones to Watch.”
Speaking Engagement | 05.03.24
"Fraud and Abuse: MCO Takeaways from Recent Investigations and Enforcement Activity in the Healthcare Industry," 15th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation, Chicago, IL
Speaking Engagement | 05.03.24
"Fraud and Abuse: MCO Takeaways from Recent Investigations and Enforcement Activity in the Healthcare Industry," 15th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation, Chicago, IL
Representative Matters
- Defended an electronic health record provider in government investigation into the company’s compliance with requirements of the federal Meaningful Use EHR Incentive Program.
- Represented a pharmaceutical distributor in multidistrict litigation, including bellwether cases, involving prescription opioid medications.
- Represented a medical device manufacturer in massive multidistrict litigation involving transvaginal and hernia mesh products.
- Served as outside counsel to the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), an international trade association of medical technology manufacturers.
- Defended multiple nationwide nursing home chains in False Claims Act litigation brought by qui tam relators and the Department of Justice.
- Succeeded in obtaining a defense verdict on behalf of multiple physicians sued for medical malpractice in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland, after a six-day jury trial.
- Succeeded in obtaining a defense verdict on behalf of a physician sued for medical malpractice in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland, after a five-day jury trial.
- Successfully briefed and argued in the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland on behalf of a local hospital.
Kelly's Insights
Firm News | 8 min read | 08.15.24
Washington – August 15, 2024: The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 42 Crowell & Moring lawyers as "Best Lawyers" and 29 lawyers as “Ones to Watch.”
Speaking Engagement | 05.03.24
"Fraud and Abuse: MCO Takeaways from Recent Investigations and Enforcement Activity in the Healthcare Industry," 15th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation, Chicago, IL
Speaking Engagement | 05.03.24
"Fraud and Abuse: MCO Takeaways from Recent Investigations and Enforcement Activity in the Healthcare Industry," 15th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation, Chicago, IL
Recognition
- Super Lawyers: Washington D.C., Rising Star, Health Care, 2016-2020
- The Best Lawyers in America: Health Care, 2023
Kelly's Insights
Firm News | 8 min read | 08.15.24
Washington – August 15, 2024: The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 42 Crowell & Moring lawyers as "Best Lawyers" and 29 lawyers as “Ones to Watch.”
Speaking Engagement | 05.03.24
"Fraud and Abuse: MCO Takeaways from Recent Investigations and Enforcement Activity in the Healthcare Industry," 15th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation, Chicago, IL
Speaking Engagement | 05.03.24
"Fraud and Abuse: MCO Takeaways from Recent Investigations and Enforcement Activity in the Healthcare Industry," 15th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation, Chicago, IL
Insights
CMS Issues Final Rule Repealing the Prohibition on the Use of Pre-Dispute Binding Arbitration Agreements
|07.30.19
Health Industry Washington Watch
The Use of Expert Witnesses in Medical Necessity Cases
|12.15.18
AHLA Connections Magazine
CMS Reverses Course in Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreement Ban
|06.13.17
Health Industry Washington Watch
Significant Changes for Long-Term Care Facilities Participating in Medicare and Medicaid Programs Issued by CMS
|10.31.16
Life Sciences Legal Update
"Fraud and Abuse: MCO Takeaways from Recent Investigations and Enforcement Activity in the Healthcare Industry," 15th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation, Chicago, IL
|05.03.24
"Fraud and Abuse: MCO Takeaways from Recent Investigations and Enforcement Activity in the Healthcare Industry," 15th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation, Chicago, IL
|05.03.24
Kelly's Insights
Firm News | 8 min read | 08.15.24
Washington – August 15, 2024: The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 42 Crowell & Moring lawyers as "Best Lawyers" and 29 lawyers as “Ones to Watch.”
Speaking Engagement | 05.03.24
"Fraud and Abuse: MCO Takeaways from Recent Investigations and Enforcement Activity in the Healthcare Industry," 15th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation, Chicago, IL
Speaking Engagement | 05.03.24
"Fraud and Abuse: MCO Takeaways from Recent Investigations and Enforcement Activity in the Healthcare Industry," 15th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation, Chicago, IL