Ryan A. McDonald
Attorney | Indianapolis
Phone: (317) 429-3671 | Fax: (317) 633-4878
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Ryan McDonald is a health care litigation attorney who represents providers facing disputes and enforcement actions while advising on high‑stakes business decisions.
Leveraging his experience as a litigator and trial attorney, Ryan advocates for clients both in and out of court and applies deep health care knowledge to achieve practical, results-driven outcomes. He regularly works with acute care hospitals and inpatient psychiatric facilities on matters involving reimbursement, investigations and statutory compliance. Ryan also assists clients in navigating intersectional challenges, such as responding to subpoenas while maintaining HIPAA compliance and protecting staff from workplace risks while complying with EMTALA.
Ryan’s practice includes:
- Litigating and resolving complex health care disputes;
- Challenging Medicare underpayments and pursuing reimbursement appeals, including cases involving billions in inpatient treatment claims;
- Responding to government investigations and Civil Investigative Demands, as well as managing False Claims Act matters;
- Advising on mental health statutes, emergency detentions and EMTALA‑related issues, including organizing and supervising involuntary treatment applications and related processes; and
- Strategically managing disputes to minimize costs and risks, including organizing and supervising involuntary treatment applications and related processes.
Ryan is known for his collaborative, analytical approach and his focus on building long‑term client relationships.
