Copeland Law, LLC
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William Mack Copeland, M.S., J.D., Ph.D., L.F.A.C.H.E.
Bill Copeland is a seasoned health care attorney and executive whose practice concentrates on hospital, physician and other health care related activities. He is board certified in healthcare management by the American College of Healthcare Executives. He has a special expertise in health law and represents health care providers in activities involving health care False Claims Act issues, compliance programs, medical staff issues, professional review activities, fraud and abuse, physician joint ventures, physician contracting, physician recruiting, and Medicare and Medicaid issues. He has extensive experience serving as hearing officer in medical staff dispute cases and as arbitrator or mediator in cases involving health care transactional and/or fraud issues. He is on the panels of the American Health Lawyers Alternative Dispute Resolution Service, the American Arbitration Association, and the National Arbitration Forum.
WILLIAM MACK COPELAND
118 Mitchell Blvd.
Harrison, Ohio 45030
(513) 290-2458
PROFILE
A Seasoned health care attorney and executive whose practice concentrates on hospital, physician, and other health care related activities. Mr. Copeland is board certified in healthcare management by the American College of Healthcare Executives. Mr. Copeland has extensive experience serving as hearing officer in medical staff dispute cases and as arbitrator or mediator in cases involving health care transactional and/or fraud issues. He is on the panel of the American Health Lawyers Alternative Dispute Resolution Service, the American Arbitration Association, and the National Arbitration Forum.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
President & Chief Executive Officer, COPELAND LAW, L.L.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, January 2001 to Present.
Chief executive officer of a specialty law firm with a special expertise in health law. The firm concentrates in three main legal areas:
Hospital Medical Staff Proceedings
Legal services in in this area include:
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Serving as hearing officer in fair hearings regarding medical staff disciplinary proceedings. This service includes preparing the hearing officer report, to include findings of fact, analysis and recommendations.
Serving as hearing officer in fair hearings regarding medical staff disciplinary proceedings. This service includes preparing the hearing officer report, to include findings of fact, analysis and recommendations.·Where the medical staff desires to utilize a hearing panel, serving as independent counsel to the hearing panel. This service includes drafting the panel findings, recommendations and report.
Where the medical staff desires to utilize a hearing panel, serving as independent counsel to the hearing panel. This service includes drafting the panel findings, recommendations and report.·Advising the Medical Executive Committee in fair hearings before hearing officers and hearing panels. Serving as legal counsel to hospital management, medical staff leadership, and medical staff peer review committees regarding peer review and corrective action activities. This service includes drafting fair hearing plans and advising on reporting requirements.
Advising the Medical Executive Committee in fair hearings before hearing officers and hearing panels. Serving as legal counsel to hospital management, medical staff leadership, and medical staff peer review committees regarding peer review and corrective action activities. This service includes drafting fair hearing plans and advising on reporting requirements.·Presenting continuing medical education presentations to the medical staff leaders regarding medical peer review.
Presenting continuing medical education presentations to the medical staff leaders regarding medical peer review.Health Care Fraud and Abuse Issues
Legal services in in this area include:
·Serving as legal counsel to providers in activities involving health care False Claims Act issues. Mr. Copeland has served as lead counsel in several False Claims Act cases.
Serving as legal counsel to providers in activities involving health care False Claims Act issues. Mr. Copeland has served as lead counsel in several False Claims Act cases.·Providing advice and review on matters where the Anti-Kickback Statute and/or Stark are potential issues.
Providing advice and review on matters where the Anti-Kickback Statute and/or Stark are potential issues.·Advising health care clients with regard to developing and maintaining compliance programs.
Advising health care clients with regard to developing and maintaining compliance programs.·Advising health care clients on physician joint ventures, physician contracting, physician recruiting and Medicare and Medicaid issues.
Advising health care clients on physician joint ventures, physician contracting, physician recruiting and Medicare and Medicaid issues.Arbitration for Health Care Transactional and Employment Issues
Legal services in this area include:
·Serving as arbitrator or hearing officer for American Arbitration Association and/or American Health Lawyers Association Dispute Resolution Service arbitrations and hearings.
Serving as arbitrator or hearing officer for American Arbitration Association and/or American Health Lawyers Association Dispute Resolution Service arbitrations and hearings.·Recent cases where he served as arbitrator include:
Recent cases where he served as arbitrator include:oA physician corporation dispute between majority and minority shareholders. Ongoing.
A physician corporation dispute between majority and minority shareholders. Ongoing.oA hospital-physician contract breach involving an income guarantee in excess of $500 thousand.
A hospital-physician contract breach involving an income guarantee in excess of $500 thousand.oA physician practice-physician breach involving an employment agreement. Claims in the case were in excess of $700 thousand.
A physician practice-physician breach involving an employment agreement. Claims in the case were in excess of $700 thousand.oA physician practice-physician dispute involving an employment agreement. Claims in the case were $100-$250 thousand.
A physician practice-physician dispute involving an employment agreement. Claims in the case were $100-$250 thousand.oA physician practice-physician dispute involving a recruiting contract. Claims in the case were in excess of $150 thousand.
A physician practice-physician dispute involving a recruiting contract. Claims in the case were in excess of $150 thousand.•Member, Advisory Board, QualityMD, provides high-volume, high-quality, convenient primary care for patients in need.
Member, Advisory Board, QualityMD, provides high-volume, high-quality, convenient primary care for patients in need.•Corporate Counsel, USAF MSC Association (a national association), September 1995 to Present.
Corporate Counsel, USAF MSC Association (a national association), September 1995 to Present.•Senior Vice President, Business Development, EXECU-CONNECTIONS (a wholly owned executive search subsidiary of The Network Job List), Houston, Texas, March 2012 to January 2014.
Senior Vice President, Business Development, EXECU-CONNECTIONS (a wholly owned executive search subsidiary of The Network Job List), Houston, Texas, March 2012 to January 2014.•Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, PULMONARY SOLUTIONS, INC., Blue Ash, Ohio, November 2001 to June 2005
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, PULMONARY SOLUTIONS, INC., Blue Ash, Ohio, November 2001 to June 2005Chief Executive Officer for a specialty health care firm that provides full service respiratory therapy services to hospitals, home medical oxygen equipment and related services and sleep therapeutic services under contract to hospitals.
•Corporate Counsel, RESPIRATORY CARE RESOURCES, INC., Mason, Ohio, January 2001 to July 2002.
Corporate Counsel, RESPIRATORY CARE RESOURCES, INC., Mason, Ohio, January 2001 to July 2002.Corporate counsel for a specialty health care firm that provides full service respiratory therapy services to nursing homes. Coordinates all legal services for the company and serves as compliance officer and reimbursement consultant for the company.
•President, COPELAND & BROWN CO., L.P.A., Cincinnati, Ohio, February 1992 to December 2000.
President, COPELAND & BROWN CO., L.P.A., Cincinnati, Ohio, February 1992 to December 2000.Chief Executive Officer of a specialty law firm that emphasized serving the needs of healthcare providers. The firm represented hospitals, physicians and other health care providers in activities involving False Claims Act issues, compliance programs, medical staff issues, professional review activities, fraud and abuse review work, physician joint ventures, physician recruiting, and Medicare and Medicaid issues.
•Chairman, Health Care Group, FROST & JACOBS (Currently Frost Todd Brown), Cincinnati, Ohio, February 1988 to February 1992.
Chairman, Health Care Group, FROST & JACOBS (Currently Frost Todd Brown), Cincinnati, Ohio, February 1988 to February 1992.As chairman of the Frost & Jacobs Health Care Practice Group, a multi-
disciplinary group of twenty-one attorneys, coordinated and managed the firm’s health care practice. Personal practice involved helping hospitals deal with physician relations problems, avoid Medicare fraud and abuse, recruit physicians, engage in hospital/physician joint ventures, assess and credential physicians, restructure medical staff bylaws and engage in professional review activity.
•Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital and Health Administration, College of Social Sciences, Xavier University, 1979 to 1992.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital and Health Administration, College of Social Sciences, Xavier University, 1979 to 1992.•Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Planning, University of Cincinnati, 1989 to 1995.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Planning, University of Cincinnati, 1989 to 1995.•President and Chief Executive Officer, ST. FRANCIS-ST. GEORGE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, INC., Cincinnati, Ohio, 1978-1987.
President and Chief Executive Officer, ST. FRANCIS-ST. GEORGE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, INC., Cincinnati, Ohio, 1978-1987.Managed the consolidation of two hospitals and built a replacement facility. Merged the operating staffs and medical staff of each facility into cohesive single units providing outstanding health services for the community. Expanded the facilities, adding a freestanding surgery center, a retirement complex, a nursing home, and ancillary facilities such as a diagnostic center for breast disease. Acquired several other businesses, including a consulting firm and a materials management software system.
During the ten years as Chief Executive Officer, the organization always produced a return well in excess of the industry average.
•Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, Ohio Catholic Health Services, Inc., 1985-1988.
Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, Ohio Catholic Health Services, Inc., 1985-1988.Statewide preferred provider organization owned by fourteen Catholic hospitals. Led the organization through its formation and development phase.
•Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, DON ROWE ASSOCIATES, Mineola, New York, 1983-1987.
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, DON ROWE ASSOCIATES, Mineola, New York, 1983-1987.Consulting firm specializing in healthcare management.
•Administrator, ST. GEORGE HOSPITAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1976-1978.
Administrator, ST. GEORGE HOSPITAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1976-1978. •Managing Partner, Copeland & Reig, West Chester, Ohio, 1975-1976.Consulting firm specializing in physician development activities.
Managing Partner, Copeland & Reig, West Chester, Ohio, 1975-1976.Consulting firm specializing in physician development activities. •Medical Service Corps Officer, (Retired), U.S. Air Force, 1954-1975.
Medical Service Corps Officer, (Retired), U.S. Air Force, 1954-1975.EDUCATION & TRAINING
•Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Colorado State University, Pueblo, 1965.
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Colorado State University, Pueblo, 1965.•Master of Science, Management/Finance, University of Colorado, Boulder 1969.
Master of Science, Management/Finance, University of Colorado, Boulder 1969.•Juris Doctor, Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University, 1977.
Juris Doctor, Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University, 1977.•Doctor of Philosophy, Health Services Management, Century University, 1992, Dissertation title: “Survey and Analysis of the Potential for Multi-Hospital Systems in the Not-For-Profit Sector.”
Doctor of Philosophy, Health Services Management, Century University, 1992, Dissertation title: “Survey and Analysis of the Potential for Multi-Hospital Systems in the Not-For-Profit Sector.”•Masters Program in Health Law, American Health Lawyers Association, Washington, DC, 1995.
Masters Program in Health Law, American Health Lawyers Association, Washington, DC, 1995.•Arbitration Training, American Health Lawyers Association, Washington, DC, 2006.
Arbitration Training, American Health Lawyers Association, Washington, DC, 2006.•Advanced Mediation Training, American Health Lawyers Association, Washington, DC, 2006.
Advanced Mediation Training, American Health Lawyers Association, Washington, DC, 2006.•Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices, American Arbitration Association, San Francisco, CA, 2009.
Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices, American Arbitration Association, San Francisco, CA, 2009.PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Admitted to the Bar:
Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
ADDENDUM
WILLIAM M. COPELAND
PUBLICATIONS: Author of many professional articles and papers including:
•“Marketing to Medicare/Medicaid Beneficiaries: What You Can/Can’t Do,” The Higher Calling – MSC History, Legacy, and Culture Newsletter, USAF MSC Association (MSCA), Inc., September, 2022, p. 61.
“Marketing to Medicare/Medicaid Beneficiaries: What You Can/Can’t Do,” The Higher Calling – MSC History, Legacy, and Culture Newsletter, USAF MSC Association (MSCA), Inc., September, 2022, p. 61.•“The Federal False Claims Act,” The Higher Calling – MSC History, Legacy, and Culture Newsletter, USAF MSC Association (MSCA), Inc., April, 2022, p. 68.
“The Federal False Claims Act,” The Higher Calling – MSC History, Legacy, and Culture Newsletter, USAF MSC Association (MSCA), Inc., April, 2022, p. 68.•“Advice from Your Legal Counsel: Be Genuinely Concerned About the Anti-Kickback Statute,” The Higher Calling – MSC History, Legacy, and Culture Newsletter, USAF MSC Association (MSCA), Inc., December 2021, p. 48.
“Advice from Your Legal Counsel: Be Genuinely Concerned About the Anti-Kickback Statute,” The Higher Calling – MSC History, Legacy, and Culture Newsletter, USAF MSC Association (MSCA), Inc., December 2021, p. 48.•“How to Deal with the Disruptive Practitioner,” USAF MSC Newsletter, June 2019, pp 52-54.
“How to Deal with the Disruptive Practitioner,” USAF MSC Newsletter, June 2019, pp 52-54.•“Tales from a Fair Hearing Officer: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” Medical Staff News, A Publication of the American Health Lawyers Association, Vol. 15, Issue 2, December 2016, p 2.
“Tales from a Fair Hearing Officer: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” Medical Staff News, A Publication of the American Health Lawyers Association, Vol. 15, Issue 2, December 2016, p 2.•“Negligent Credentialing: A Historical Perspective and Strategies for the Future,” Medical Staff News, A Publication of the American Health Lawyers Association, Vol. 13, Issue 1, May 2014, p. 4.
“Negligent Credentialing: A Historical Perspective and Strategies for the Future,” Medical Staff News, A Publication of the American Health Lawyers Association, Vol. 13, Issue 1, May 2014, p. 4.•“Dealing With the Disruptive Practitioner,” Synergy, A Publication of National Association Medical Staff Services, January-February 2014, p. 1 (Cover Article).
“Dealing With the Disruptive Practitioner,” Synergy, A Publication of National Association Medical Staff Services, January-February 2014, p. 1 (Cover Article).•“The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: An Adequate Investigation, One of Four Standards Required to Achieve Immunity,” Medical Staff News, A Publication of the American Health Lawyers Association, Vol. 11, Issue 1, November 2012, p. 9.
“The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: An Adequate Investigation, One of Four Standards Required to Achieve Immunity,” Medical Staff News, A Publication of the American Health Lawyers Association, Vol. 11, Issue 1, November 2012, p. 9.•“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Still Around and Still Viable,” Fraud & Abuse, A Publication of the American Health Lawyers Association, Vol. 1, Issue 2, May 2012, p. 1 (Cover article).
“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Still Around and Still Viable,” Fraud & Abuse, A Publication of the American Health Lawyers Association, Vol. 1, Issue 2, May 2012, p. 1 (Cover article).[Publications prior to 2012 available upon request.]
PRESENTATIONS: Faculty at many professional seminars and presentations, including:
•“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, May 3, 2023.
“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, May 3, 2023.•” Stark After Toumey, Intermountain Health, Akron General, Prime Healthcare and Kalispell Regional,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, April 19, 2023.
” Stark After Toumey, Intermountain Health, Akron General, Prime Healthcare and Kalispell Regional,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, April 19, 2023.•“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates, Compliance Train, Web-Based program, April 18, 2023.
“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates, Compliance Train, Web-Based program, April 18, 2023.•“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” Medical Webinars, Web-Based program, April 14, 2023.
“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” Medical Webinars, Web-Based program, April 14, 2023. •“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates, MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, April 11, 2023.
“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates, MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, April 11, 2023.•“Anti-Kickback Statute: 2022 Year in Review” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, April 4, 2023.
“Anti-Kickback Statute: 2022 Year in Review” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, April 4, 2023.•” Stark After Toumey, Intermountain Health, Akron General, Prime Healthcare and Kalispell Regional,” Compliance Hub, Web-Based program, March 30, 2023.
” Stark After Toumey, Intermountain Health, Akron General, Prime Healthcare and Kalispell Regional,” Compliance Hub, Web-Based program, March 30, 2023.•“Anti-Kickback Statute: 2022 Year in Review” GRC Educators, Web-Based program, March 29, 2023.
“Anti-Kickback Statute: 2022 Year in Review” GRC Educators, Web-Based program, March 29, 2023. •“Medical Staff Fair Hearings From a Hearing Officer's Perspective - Is Your Process Lawsuit-proof,” AssetGlobal, Web-Based program, March 28, 2023.
“Medical Staff Fair Hearings From a Hearing Officer's Perspective - Is Your Process Lawsuit-proof,” AssetGlobal, Web-Based program, March 28, 2023.•“Anti-Kickback Statute: 2022 Year in Review,” Compliance Train, Web-Based program, March 27, 2023.
“Anti-Kickback Statute: 2022 Year in Review,” Compliance Train, Web-Based program, March 27, 2023. •“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates, Medical Webinars, Web-Based program, March 24, 2023.
“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates, Medical Webinars, Web-Based program, March 24, 2023.•” Stark After Toumey, Intermountain Health, Akron General, Prime Healthcare and Kalispell Regional,” Webinar Planet, Web-Based program, March 22, 2023.
” Stark After Toumey, Intermountain Health, Akron General, Prime Healthcare and Kalispell Regional,” Webinar Planet, Web-Based program, March 22, 2023. •“Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient’s Freedom,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, March 17, 2023.
“Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient’s Freedom,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, March 17, 2023. •“Anti-Kickback Statute: 2022 Year in Review” ComplianceHub, Web-Based program, March 10, 2023.
“Anti-Kickback Statute: 2022 Year in Review” ComplianceHub, Web-Based program, March 10, 2023. •“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, March 6, 2023.
“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, March 6, 2023.•“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, February 27, 2023.
“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, February 27, 2023.•“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, February 14, 2023.
“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, February 14, 2023.•“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates, SignupTraining, Web-Based program, February 9, 2023.
“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates, SignupTraining, Web-Based program, February 9, 2023.•“Physician Employment Agreements: Problem Areas that can be Landmines,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, February 8, 2023.
“Physician Employment Agreements: Problem Areas that can be Landmines,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, February 8, 2023.•“How To Deal with The Disruptive Physician Practitioner in A Legally Compliant Manner,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, February 2, 2023.
“How To Deal with The Disruptive Physician Practitioner in A Legally Compliant Manner,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, February 2, 2023.•“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” Skillpreceptor, Web-Based program, January 25, 2023.
“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” Skillpreceptor, Web-Based program, January 25, 2023.•“Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient’s Freedom,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, January 24, 2023.
“Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient’s Freedom,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, January 24, 2023.•“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, January 19, 2023.
“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, January 19, 2023.•“The Nuts & Bolts of Filling a Whistle-blower Case,” SignupTraining, Web-Based program, January 12, 2023.
“The Nuts & Bolts of Filling a Whistle-blower Case,” SignupTraining, Web-Based program, January 12, 2023.•“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, January 1, 2023.
“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, January 1, 2023.•“How To Deal with The Disruptive Physician Practitioner in A Legally Compliant Manner,” AssetGlobal, Web-Based program, December 2, 2022.
“How To Deal with The Disruptive Physician Practitioner in A Legally Compliant Manner,” AssetGlobal, Web-Based program, December 2, 2022.•“Healthcare Quality Improvement Act - Achieving Immunity in the Hospital’s Peer Review Process,” AssetGlobal, Web-Based program, November 14, 2022.
“Healthcare Quality Improvement Act - Achieving Immunity in the Hospital’s Peer Review Process,” AssetGlobal, Web-Based program, November 14, 2022.•“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” 247 Compliance, Web-Based program, November 8, 2022.
“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” 247 Compliance, Web-Based program, November 8, 2022.•“How To Deal with The Disruptive Physician Practitioner in A Legally Compliant Manner,” Skillpreceptor, Web-Based program, November 8, 2022.
“How To Deal with The Disruptive Physician Practitioner in A Legally Compliant Manner,” Skillpreceptor, Web-Based program, November 8, 2022.•“Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient’s Freedom,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, October 17, 2022.
“Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient’s Freedom,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, October 17, 2022.•“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, October 14, 2022.
“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, October 14, 2022.•“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, October 11, 2022.
“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, October 11, 2022.•“Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient’s Freedom,” EsquireCLE, Web-Based program, September 21, 2022.
“Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient’s Freedom,” EsquireCLE, Web-Based program, September 21, 2022.•“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, September 20, 2022.
“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, September 20, 2022.•“How To Deal with The Disruptive Physician Practitioner in A Legally Compliant Manner,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, September 19, 2022.
“How To Deal with The Disruptive Physician Practitioner in A Legally Compliant Manner,” MentorHealthLearning, Web-Based program, September 19, 2022.•“Physician Employment Agreements: Problem Areas that can be Landmines,” EsquireCLE, Web-Based program, September 7, 2022.
“Physician Employment Agreements: Problem Areas that can be Landmines,” EsquireCLE, Web-Based program, September 7, 2022.•“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, August 24, 2022.
“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, August 24, 2022.•“Healthcare Quality Improvement Act - Achieving Immunity in the Hospital’s Peer Review Process,” Esquire CLE, August 24, 2022.
“Healthcare Quality Improvement Act - Achieving Immunity in the Hospital’s Peer Review Process,” Esquire CLE, August 24, 2022.•“The Anti-Kickback Statute: The Year in Review,” Esquire CLE, August 3, 2022.
“The Anti-Kickback Statute: The Year in Review,” Esquire CLE, August 3, 2022.•“How To Deal with The Disruptive Physician Practitioner in A Legally Compliant Manner,” Esquire CLE, July 15, 2022.
“How To Deal with The Disruptive Physician Practitioner in A Legally Compliant Manner,” Esquire CLE, July 15, 2022.•“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, July 6, 2022.
“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, July 6, 2022.•“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” GRC Advisory Online, Web-Based program, June 30, 2022.
“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” GRC Advisory Online, Web-Based program, June 30, 2022.•“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, June 15, 2022.
“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, June 15, 2022.•“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” Compliance Train, Web-Based Program, June 9, 2022.
“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” Compliance Train, Web-Based Program, June 9, 2022.•“The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: The Quest for Immunity in Your Peer Review Process,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, May 27, 2022.
“The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: The Quest for Immunity in Your Peer Review Process,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, May 27, 2022.•“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” 247 Compliance, Web-Based program, May 11, 2022.
“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” 247 Compliance, Web-Based program, May 11, 2022.•“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” GRC Advisory Online, Web-Based Program, May 6, 2022.
“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” GRC Advisory Online, Web-Based Program, May 6, 2022.•Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, April 29, 2022.
Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, April 29, 2022.•“Physician Employment Agreements: Items to Consider,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, April 19, 2022.
“Physician Employment Agreements: Items to Consider,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, April 19, 2022.•“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, March 29, 2022.
“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, March 29, 2022.•“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, March 17, 2022.
“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, March 17, 2022.•“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Compliance Online, Web-Based program, March 16, 2022.
“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Compliance Online, Web-Based program, March 16, 2022.•“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, March 7, 2022.
“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, March 7, 2022.•“The Nuts & Bolts of Filling a Whistle-blower Case,” Upskill-Educator, Web-Based program, February 14, 2022.
“The Nuts & Bolts of Filling a Whistle-blower Case,” Upskill-Educator, Web-Based program, February 14, 2022.•“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, February 14, 2022.
“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, February 14, 2022.•“Paying for Referrals: A Danger to your Freedom,” BookMyWebinars, Web-Based Program, January 28, 2022.
“Paying for Referrals: A Danger to your Freedom,” BookMyWebinars, Web-Based Program, January 28, 2022.•“The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: How to Achieve Immunity in Your Peer Review Process,” Upskill Educators Web-Based Program, January 27, 2022
“The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: How to Achieve Immunity in Your Peer Review Process,” Upskill Educators Web-Based Program, January 27, 2022•“The Anti-Kickback Statute: 2021 – Year in Review,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, January 24, 2022.
“The Anti-Kickback Statute: 2021 – Year in Review,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, January 24, 2022.•“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, January 21, 2022.
“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, January 21, 2022.•“Physician Employment Agreements: Items to Consider,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, January 13, 2022.
“Physician Employment Agreements: Items to Consider,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, January 13, 2022.•“Recent Legal Actions Under the Anti-Kickback Statute,” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, December 13, 2021.
“Recent Legal Actions Under the Anti-Kickback Statute,” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, December 13, 2021.•“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Compliance Train, Web-Based Program, December 8, 2021.
“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Compliance Train, Web-Based Program, December 8, 2021.•“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates” BookMyWebinars, Web-Based Program, December 6, 2021.
“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates” BookMyWebinars, Web-Based Program, December 6, 2021.•“Physician Employment Agreements: Items to Consider,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, November 16, 2021.
“Physician Employment Agreements: Items to Consider,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, November 16, 2021.•“Physician Employment Agreements: Items to Consider,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, October 26, 2021.
“Physician Employment Agreements: Items to Consider,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, October 26, 2021.•“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Compliance Train, Web-Based Program, October 21, 2020.
“Dealing with the Disruptive Practitioner in a Legally Compliant Manner,” Compliance Train, Web-Based Program, October 21, 2020.• “The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates” Webinar Planet, Web-Based Program, September 30, 2021.
“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates” Webinar Planet, Web-Based Program, September 30, 2021.•“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?,” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, September 29, 2021.
“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?,” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, September 29, 2021.•“The Nuts and Bolts of Filing a Whistle Blower Case,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, September 15, 2021.
“The Nuts and Bolts of Filing a Whistle Blower Case,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, September 15, 2021.•“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?,” Compliance Train, Web-Based Program, September 1, 2021.
“Anti-Kickback, Fraud, Stark, and Marketing - Where are the Landmines?,” Compliance Train, Web-Based Program, September 1, 2021.•“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates” Juztwebinar, Web-Based Program, August 12, 2021.
“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates” Juztwebinar, Web-Based Program, August 12, 2021.•“Recent Legal Actions Under the Anti-Kickback Statute,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, August 11, 2021.
“Recent Legal Actions Under the Anti-Kickback Statute,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, August 11, 2021.•“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Paying for Referrals is a Bad Idea,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, July 15, 2021.
“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Paying for Referrals is a Bad Idea,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, July 15, 2021.•“The Nuts and Bolts of Filing a Whistle Blower Case,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, June 3, 2021.
“The Nuts and Bolts of Filing a Whistle Blower Case,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, June 3, 2021.•“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, April 12, 2021.
“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, April 12, 2021.•“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates” Juztwebinar, Web-Based Program, August 12, 2021.
“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates” Juztwebinar, Web-Based Program, August 12, 2021.•“Recent Legal Actions Under the Anti-Kickback Statute,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, August 11, 2021.
“Recent Legal Actions Under the Anti-Kickback Statute,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, August 11, 2021.•“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Paying for Referrals is a Bad Idea,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, July 15, 2021.
“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Paying for Referrals is a Bad Idea,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, July 15, 2021.•“The Nuts and Bolts of Filing a Whistle Blower Case,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, June 3, 2021.
“The Nuts and Bolts of Filing a Whistle Blower Case,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, June 3, 2021.•“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, April 12, 2021.
“The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates,” Compliance Online, Web-Based Program, April 12, 2021.•“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Paying for Referrals is a Bad Idea,” Juztwebinar, Web-Based Program, April 10, 2021.
“The Anti-Kickback Statute: Paying for Referrals is a Bad Idea,” Juztwebinar, Web-Based Program, April 10, 2021.•“Medical Staff Fair Hearings from a Hearing Officer's Perspective - Is Your Process Lawsuit-Proof,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based program, March 24, 2021.
“Medical Staff Fair Hearings from a Hearing Officer's Perspective - Is Your Process Lawsuit-Proof,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based program, March 24, 2021.•“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, March 21, 2021.
“Marketing to Medicare or Medicaid Beneficiaries - What You Can and Cannot Do,” Skill Acquire, Web-Based Program, March 21, 2021.•“The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: How to Achieve Immunity in Your Peer Review Process,” GRC Educators, Web-Based Program, March 19, 2020.
“The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: How to Achieve Immunity in Your Peer Review Process,” GRC Educators, Web-Based Program, March 19, 2020.•“The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: The Quest for Immunity in Your Peer Review Process,” Edupliance, Web-Based Program, March 13, 2020.
“The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: The Quest for Immunity in Your Peer Review Process,” Edupliance, Web-Based Program, March 13, 2020.•“Physician Employment Agreements: Items to Consider,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, March 4, 2021.
“Physician Employment Agreements: Items to Consider,” Mentor Health, Web-Based program, March 4, 2021.[Presentations prior to 2021 available upon request].
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES:
•Life Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives (board certified in health care management)
Life Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives (board certified in health care management)•American Arbitration Association, Arbitration Panel Member
American Arbitration Association, Arbitration Panel Member•American Health Lawyers Association
American Health Lawyers Association•American Health Lawyers Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Service Panel Member
American Health Lawyers Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Service Panel Member•National Arbitration Forum, Panel Member
National Arbitration Forum, Panel Member•American Medical Association Doctors Advisory Network 1993-2005 (Panel was discontinued in 2005.)
American Medical Association Doctors Advisory Network 1993-2005 (Panel was discontinued in 2005.)• Ohio State Medical Association Physician Advisors Panel
Ohio State Medical Association Physician Advisors Panel•American Bar Association Advisory Panel
American Bar Association Advisory Panel•Society of Ohio Healthcare Attorneys
Society of Ohio Healthcare Attorneys•USAF MSC Association, Inc.
USAF MSC Association, Inc.General Counsel 1996-Present
•Cincinnati Bar Association
Cincinnati Bar AssociationChairman, Health Law Committee 1991-1994.
Ohio State Bar Association Health Law Committee, 1988-Present
•Health Law Journal of Ohio Editorial Advisory Board, 1988-1995.
Health Law Journal of Ohio Editorial Advisory Board, 1988-1995.•Greater Cincinnati Health Care Coalition Board of Directors, 1991-1992.
Greater Cincinnati Health Care Coalition Board of Directors, 1991-1992.•American Hospital Association Council on Management, 1986.
American Hospital Association Council on Management, 1986.Ohio Hospital Association
oBoard of Trustees, 1985-1986.
Board of Trustees, 1985-1986.oChairman, Southwest District Council, 1986.
Chairman, Southwest District Council, 1986.Health Industry Business Communications Council
oChairman of the Board, 1987-1988.
Chairman of the Board, 1987-1988.oBoard of Governors, 1984-1988.
Board of Governors, 1984-1988.oExecutive Committee, 1985-1988.
Executive Committee, 1985-1988.•Greater Cincinnati Hospital Council Board of Trustees, 1981-1986
Greater Cincinnati Hospital Council Board of Trustees, 1981-1986oChairman of the Board, 1984-1985.
Chairman of the Board, 1984-1985.HONORS AND AWARDS:
•Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award (American College of Healthcare Executives), 2007
Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award (American College of Healthcare Executives), 2007•Outstanding Preceptor Award (Xavier University MHA Program), 1987
Outstanding Preceptor Award (Xavier University MHA Program), 1987•The Monsignor Griffin Award for Outstanding Contribution to Healthcare Literature (Ohio Hospital Association), 1979
The Monsignor Griffin Award for Outstanding Contribution to Healthcare Literature (Ohio Hospital Association), 1979•Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 1975.
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 1975.•Sigma Iota Epsilon, 1969
Sigma Iota Epsilon, 1969Air Force Commendation Award with Oak Leaf Cluster, 1967 & 1968
