Mike Cohen

Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C, serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Doctor of Medical Science Program at the University of Lynchburg's School of Medicine and Health Sciences since May 2016, teaching Healthcare Law. Concurrently, he works full-time as a federal investigator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, overseeing national law enforcement activities targeting pharmaceutical fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. His career spans over 30 years as a practicing physician assistant in emergency medicine across Washington DC and Florida, plus prior service at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami.

Dr. Cohen's educational background includes:

• Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) from A.T. Still University with concentration in Leadership and Organizational Behavior
• Law degree (JD) specializing in Health Law
• Physician Assistant training from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Undergraduate studies at the University of Richmond

His research integrates health law, medical fraud prevention, and pharmaceutical regulation within federal healthcare programs. With deep expertise in Medicare/Medicaid policy enforcement and end-of-life care ethics, his work bridges clinical practice, legal frameworks, and government oversight. His publications consistently address systemic vulnerabilities in healthcare delivery and regulatory compliance mechanisms.

Dr. Cohen's publication history reveals a sustained focus on healthcare fraud investigation and policy reform. His analyses of OIG management challenges (2016) and controlled substance abuse (undated) demonstrate evolving expertise in federal program integrity, while earlier works like 'Combating Medical Fraud' (2009) established foundational approaches to enforcement. This trajectory shows increasing specialization in Medicare Part D/Medicaid oversight within complex regulatory environments.

Dr. Cohen has not been cited as having received any scientific awards in the provided documentation.

As an adjunct faculty member, Dr. Cohen contributes specialized knowledge to the Doctor of Medical Science curriculum through his Healthcare Law course. His federal investigator role provides direct access to active healthcare fraud cases and regulatory frameworks, creating unique experiential learning opportunities. While specific research grants aren't detailed, his OIG position involves oversight of multi-million dollar investigations into pharmaceutical fraud affecting federal healthcare programs.