Lewis Morris

Lewis Morris is the Chief Counsel in the Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services. In that capacity, Lew is responsible for coordinating the OIG’s role in the investigation and resolution of health care fraud cases, including cases brought under the civil False Claims Act. He also is responsible for deciding whether to exclude a health care provider from participation in the Federal and State Health care programs, as well as negotiating the imposition of corporate integrity agreements in cases where the decision has been made not to seek exclusion. As part of the OIG’s effort to promote compliance with program requirements, Lew oversees the issuance of the compliance program guidances, advisory opinions and other assistance to the health care industry.

Prior to serving as the Chief Counsel to the Inspector General, Lew served in a variety of capacities within the OIG and the Office of General Counsel, including the Inspector General’s Special Prosecutor. He has been a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia.