Professional Experience

• Instructor, University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, Certificate of Health Law Program, 2017-2018
• Associate, McGuireWoods LLP, Chicago, Illinois, 2007 - 2011

Education

J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, cum laude, 2007

M.Ed., University of Notre Dame, 2004

B.A., University of Notre Dame, 2002

Distinctions

• Woodward/White’s Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Health Care Law
• Recognized by his peers as a Kentucky Super Lawyers® Rising Star, 2015-2018

Professional Activities

• Kentucky Academy of Hospital Attorneys
• American Health Law Association
• Kentucky Bar Association
• Illinois Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Co-chair of the UK/CLE Kentucky Health Law Institute, 2020, 2022 and 2024
• Notre Dame Club of Central Kentucky, Past Co-President

• Represents hospitals and other providers in the sale and transfer of business assets and interests, including the sale of health care facilities.
• Negotiates operating agreements, employment agreements and service agreements on behalf of various health care providers.
• Advises hospitals and health systems on a variety of state law issues and regulatory matters affecting hospital operations.
• Represents health care providers in a number of regulatory, transactional and other matters.
• Advises clients on issues arising from health care fraud and abuse laws and the Stark Law.
• Negotiates managed care contracts on behalf of hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Counsels hospitals and other providers on regulatory and contract issues related to the 340B drug pricing program.
• Assists hospitals and other health care providers in resolving Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement issues.
• Advises clients on HIPAA and the HITECH Act.
• Develops charity care policies for hospitals and health systems based upon applicable regulatory guidance.
• Advises a variety of clients, including medical device companies, hospitals and physician practices on state licensure issues.
• Advises medical device companies regarding obligations under state and federal "sunshine laws."
• Assists medical device manufacturers in the development of corporate compliance programs, including HIPAA compliance programs.
• Represents nephrologists in negotiating medical director agreements and joint ventures with dialysis companies.

News

Blog Posts

•  “wRVU Outlier Physicians: Compensation, Compliance, and Stark Law Enforcement,”  co-presenter with Roz Cordini of the Coker Group, American Health Law Association webinar (2025) 
• "KRS 340B Update" UK/CLE Kentucky Health Law Institute, Lexington, Kentucky (September 2024).
• "Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Training" Ephraim McDowell Health Compliance Week (November 2023)
• Co-Presenter with Carole Christian – “Lessons Learned and Changes to Expect After the Pandemic,” Kentucky Hospital Association Annual Convention, Louisville, Kentucky (May 2022)
• Co-Presenter with Carole Christian - "Value-Based Arrangements and More: Recent Changes to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Regulations,” Kentucky Hospital Association Annual Convention (May 2021)
• Moderator – “Current Health Care Compliance Trends and Concerns,” UK/CLE’s Kentucky Health Law Institute, Lexington, Kentucky (September 2020)
• “HIPAA Overview,” Ephraim McDowell Health Compliance Week (November 2019)
• "Moral Dilemmas and Legal Ethics for the Healthcare Attorney," Panel Member, University of Kentucky's Health Law Institute (September 2018)
• "HIPAA Overview" and "Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute," Ephraim McDowell Health Compliance Week (November 2017)
• "Section 603 of the Bi-Partisan Budget Act," co-presenter with Billy Hopkins, Kentucky Hospital Association Annual Convention, Lexington, Kentucky (May 2017)
• "Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Review," Ephraim McDowell Health Compliance Week (November 2016)
• "Hot Legal Issues in Physician Compensation," UK/CLE's Kentucky Health Law Institute, Lexington, Kentucky (September 2016)
• Section 501(r) Workshop Instructor, Kentucky Hospital Association, Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky (November 2015)
• "501(r) Update," Kentucky Hospital Association District Meetings, Madisonville, Hazard, Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky (October 2015)
• "Section 501(r) Requirements for Charitable Hospitals: Challenges and Compliance," Kentucky Hospital Association Annual Convention, Lexington, Kentucky (May 2015)
• "Section 501(r) Requirements for Charitable Hospitals: A Review of the IRS Final Regulations Implementing Section 501(r)," Kentucky Hospital Association Annual Convention, Lexington, Kentucky (May 2015)
• "340B Drug Pricing Program:  A Survey of the Program's Past, Present and Future," HFMA Kentucky Chapter 2014 Fall Education Institute, Lexington, Kentucky (October 2014)
• "Catching Some Sun with CMS- Open Payments Reporting," co-presenter with Kathie McDonald-McClure, Health Care Compliance Association, Mid Central Regional Annual Conference, Louisville, Kentucky (November 2013)
•  "Health Care Reform Update," Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, HR Update, Lexington, Kentucky (June 2012)
• "Health Care Reform Update," Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, HR Update, Louisville, Kentucky (May 2012)
• "Health Care Reform Law Update," Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, Health Care Services Team Seminar (April 2012)
• "Medicaid RAC Auditor Program Update," Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, Health Care Services Team Seminar (April 2012)
• "Proposed 60-Day Rule on Reporting and Returning Medicare Overpayments," Louisville Bar Association CLE (April 2012)
• "Health Care Reform Status Report," Kentucky Society of CPAs Healthcare Conference (May 2011)
• "Ethical Issues in Life Sciences, Medical Devices," Chicago Bar Association CLE Seminar (April 2009)
• "Life Sciences Sales and Marketing Compliance Update," McGuireWoods LLP Webinar (March 2009)
• "AHLA Kentucky Fraud & Abuse Law Survey," Co-author with Billy Hopkins
• "501(r) (u) (in) (compliance)?" Co-author with Rosalind Cordini, Louisville Bar Association BarBriefs, November 2013
• "Developing a Compliant Approach to Industry Support for Research and Education in a Climate of Scrutiny," Co-author, Health Care Law Monthly, February 2010
• "AdvaMed's Updated Code of Ethics and Its Impact on the Medical Devices Industry," Co-author, Medical Devices Law & Industry Report, March 11, 2009
• "Medical Device Manufacturers and Distributors in State Regulators' Crosshairs," Co-author, Medical Devices Law & Industry Report, Vol. 2, No. 18, September 24, 2008
• "Out-of-network Payments for ESRD Care:  The National Renal Alliance Case," Co-author, Nephrology News & Issues, July 2008
• "Freedom of Speech, PDIIs:  A Recent Ruling in Maine," Co-Author, Health Law 360, 2007