Holly Buckley is the Chair of the firm’s Healthcare Department, one of the largest healthcare practices in the United States. A partner in the Chicago office, Holly focuses on corporate healthcare transactional work and regulatory matters. She primarily counsels private equity funds and healthcare clients, including hospitals and health systems, medical practices and physician-owned hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers, on a variety of matters, including structuring transactions, regulatory due diligence, affiliation agreements and compliance matters.
Holly also counsels clients on general corporate matters, anti-kickback and Stark issues, self-referral, corporate practice of medicine and fee-splitting prohibitions, and licensure requirements. She has also assisted clients with revising and developing compliance plans and implementing compliance programs.
Holly regularly provides guidance to provider clients on the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and the HITECH Act, including counseling clients in addressing alleged breaches under HIPAA and the HITECH Act, and in responding to complaints filed under HIPAA with the Office for Civil Rights. She also advises clients on the legal issues related to electronic medical records and negotiation of electronic medical record agreements.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods, Holly was a client executive at Cerner Corporation where she worked within the client service organization and was assigned to several key customers including two large academic medical centers. She assisted customers with developing implementation strategies and served as a liaison between Cerner’s engineering, intellectual property and clinical teams and the customer.
While earning her law degree from Loyola University, Holly received the Chicago Women’s Bar Foundation General Academic Scholarship as well as the Joe K. Tse Scholarship in Health Law. She was also honored as a Bernard Conway Health Law Scholar and served as president of the Loyola University School of Law Health Law Society.
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Loyola University Chicago School of LawJDCertificate in Health Law
magna cum laude, Editor-in-Chief, Loyola University Chicago School of Law Public Interest Law Reporter
2009 - The University of KansasBSBusiness Administration2002
Member, Chicago Bar Association
Member, American Health Lawyers Association
Member, Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys
- Speaker, "Top 5 Legal Considerations for ASCs," Becker’s 30th Annual Meeting: The Business & Operations of ASCs, November 1, 2024
- Moderator, "Fireside Chat with AIC President & Chief Executive Officer, Drew Maloney: Proving the Importance of PE in the Healthcare Industry," 2024 McGuireWoods Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference, May 8, 2024
- Moderator, "Seizing Tomorrow: Strategic Investments for the Next 5 Years" and "How CEOs Can Build Trust With Their Teams," Becker’s Healthcare 14th Annual Meeting, April 8, 2024
- Co-host, "The Future of AI in Cardiology," Health+Tech Video Podcast Series, December 11, 2023
- Co-host, "Why Cybersecurity Is Essential for Healthcare Institutions," Health+Tech Video Podcast Series, November 28, 2023
- Host, "The Future of Precision Medicine With Dr. Amrie Grammer," Health+Tech Video Podcast Series, November 13, 2023
- Featured Guest, "An Updated Review of Selected Niche Investment Areas," Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, October 3, 2023
- Host, "How Digital Health Tools Help Create Greater Consumer Focus in Healthcare," Health+Tech Video Podcast Series, August 8, 2023
- Host, "The Role of Health Systems in Fostering Healthcare Innovation," Health+Tech Video Podcast Series, July 14, 2023
- Host, "The Potential for Digital Health to Improve Women’s Health Outcomes," Health+Tech Video Podcast Series, May 19, 2023
- Moderator, "Transforming the Business Through IT and the Future of IT" and "Smart Investments in Social Determinants of Health: What the Best Strategies Look Like," Becker’s Hospital Review: 13th Annual Meeting, April 4, 2023
- Moderator, "Physician Compensation and Alignment Strategies," 19th Annual Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference, March 2, 2023
- Moderator, "Investments in Orthopedics," 18th Annual Healthcare Private Equity & Finance Conference, February 16, 2022
- Guest Speaker, "Independent Sponsors in Healthcare with Archimedes Health Investors’ Harry Eichelberger," Deal-by-Deal: An Independent Sponsor Podcast, October 15, 2021
- Co-host, "Analyzing Current Healthcare Trends & Their Relationship to Private Equity?," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, May 28, 2021
- Co-host, "Payment Optimization in an Increasingly Digital Healthcare Landscape," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, April 22, 2021
- Co-host, "Navigating the Complexities of Digital Healthcare," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, February 24, 2021
- Host, "Finding the Perfect Private Equity Fit for Your Physician Practice Group with Michael Kroin," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, December 7, 2020
- Host, "The Evolving Role of the Hospital and Health System in the US: What Private Equity Should Understand," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, November 6, 2020
- Host, "The Evolution of Partnerships: Private Equity and Health Systems," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, October 7, 2020
- Speaker, "A Growing Dynamic-Private Equity Transactions Pre- and Post-COVID Issues," PLI/ABA Physicians Legal Issues: Healthcare Delivery & Innovation Virtual Conference, September 23, 2020
- Host, "Healthcare Businesses After COVID-19," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, June 8, 2020
- Speaker, Healthcare Acquisition Considerations in the COVID-19 Era, May 12, 2020
- Speaker, Updates on Key Forms of Relief for Healthcare Companies in Response to COVID-19, May 6, 2020
- Speaker, Understanding Key Forms of Relief for Healthcare Companies in Response to COVID-19, April 21, 2020
- Host, "Executing Tuck-in Transactions After the COVID-19 Pandemic," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, April 20, 2020
- Host, "Dealing with Distressed Healthcare Transactions and Acquisitions," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, March 23, 2020
- Moderator, "Orthopedics & Podiatry Investments," 17th Annual Healthcare Private Equity & Finance Conference, February 19-20, 2020
- Moderator, "Dermatology Consolidation and Innovation," 14th Annual Healthcare Finance and Growth Conference, September 17, 2019
- Guest Lecturer, "Financial Management of Health Institutions," MBA Program, Wharton University of Pennsylvania, September 11, 2019
- Panelist, "Diligence and Documentation in Private Equity Healthcare Transactions," 6th Annual Healthcare Litigation and Compliance Conference, May 21, 2019
- Keynote Speaker, "5 Key Disruptive Issues in Healthcare"; Panelist, "How Does A System Assess Mergers and Affiliation Strategies?"; Moderator, "What are Your Most Important Compliance Risks?", and "How Do You Define Culture?," Beckers Hospital Review 10th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 1-4, 2019
- Moderator, "Key Opportunities and Issues in Ophthalmology Investments," 16th Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity and Finance Conference, February 20-21, 2019
- Keynote Speaker, "8 Disruptive Issues in Healthcare," AHLA In-House Counsel Program & Annual Meeting, June 15, 2018
- Keynote Speaker, "8 Disruptive Issues in Healthcare," Becker’s 16th Annual Future of Spine + The Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, June 15, 2018
- Speaker, "Key Litigation Considerations for Private Equity Funds and Banks," 5th Annual Healthcare Litigation and Compliance Conference, McGuireWoods LLP, May 30, 2018
- Moderator, "An Institution Culture and Its Impact on Patient Care," Becker’s Hospital Review 9th Annual Meeting, April 12, 2018
- Speaker, Dental Practice Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures and Affiliations, Strafford Publications, Inc., CLE Webinar, March 31, 2016
- Co-chair, 15th Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity and Finance Conference, February 22, 2018
- Speaker, Business Strategy, Goals and Employee Engagement, December 13, 2017
- Speaker, "Part Four: Hospitals and Surgery Centers - 12 Thoughts for 2017," Healthcare Webinar Series, April 26, 2017
- Moderator, "Investments into Dermatology Companies - - - Ongoing Robust Activity in 2017?," 14th Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity and Finance Conference, February 22, 2017
- Moderator, "How to Develop and Execute Strategy in Times of Changing Reimbursement," Becker’s Hospital Review 5th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Chicago, IL, November 8, 2016
- Speaker/Lecturer, "Retail Medicine and Corporate Practice of Medicine," Jaharis Health Law Institute, DePaul University College of Law, Jaharis Health Law Institute, DePaul University College of Law, November 2, 2016
- Speaker, "Effective Compliance Planning for Surgery Centers," and "HIPAA and Privacy Issues for ASCs;" and Moderator, "Strategies for Adding Surgeons and Cases," Becker’s ASC 23rd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, Chicago, IL, October 28, 2016
- Speaker, Winners and Losers Under the Affordable Care Act, September 27, 2016
- Panelist, Employment Agreements with Advanced Health Practitioners, Strafford Webinar, September 8, 2016
- Moderator, Becker’s Hospital Review 2nd Annual CIO/HIT + Revenue Cycle Conference, Chicago, IL, July 27, 2016
- Speaker, "Considerations in Structuring Dental Practice Acquisitions," Chicago Bar Association, April 27, 2016
- Speaker, Dental Practice Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures and Affiliations, Strafford Publications CLE Webinar, March 31, 2016
- Speaker, "HIPAA for the Rest of Us: What Do Non-Healthcare People Really Need to Know?," HIPAA Webinar Series, McGuireWoods LLP Healthcare Webinar, March 30, 2016
- Speaker, "Getting HIP to HIPAA," ABA Techshow 2016, March 18, 2016
- Speaker, Structuring Hospital Acquisitions of Physician Practices, Strafford Publications CLE Webinar, March 17, 2016
- Speaker, "Winners & Losers Under The ACA: What Industries Have Flourished, Which Have Suffered & Other Observations for Investors," 13th Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity and Finance Conference, February 24, 2016
- Speaker, 17 Winners and Losers Under the Affordable Care Act, McGuireWoods Teleconference, December 15, 2015
- Co-lecturer, "Future of Health Care Service Delivery, M & A, Integration, Partnerships," Clinical Executive MHA Program, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, December 12, 2015
- Speaker, "Joint Operating Structures and Shared Services," 10th Annual Healthcare Provider Conference: Healthcare Finance and Growth, September 17, 2015
- Speaker, 12 Things to Know About the Tuomey Case, McGuireWoods Teleconference, August 20, 2015
- Moderator, "HIE Progress and Success," "Key Legal Issues in EMR, EMR Subsidy, HIPAA and Privacy Issues," and "Population Health and the Use of Healthcare IT," Becker’s Hospital Review Annual CIO/HIT + Revenue Cycle Summit, Becker's Hospital Review, July 21, 2015
- Moderator, "Litigation Prevention: Robust Compliance Programs and Internal Investigations," Annual Healthcare Litigation Conference, May 6, 2015
- Speaker, Current Trends in Hospital Sales and Partnership Transactions, McGuireWoods LLP Healthcare Webinar, February 19, 2015
- Moderator, "How Healthcare Services Companies are Preparing for Population Management," 12th Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity and Finance Conference, February 17, 2015
- Speaker, Current Trends in Healthcare: A Legal Perspective, MS Health Communication Proseminar, Northwestern University, January 17, 2015
- Moderator, "Current Issues in Privacy and Data Security - HIPAA, Handling Breaches, Health Information Exchanges and More," Becker’s Hospital Review Annual Chief Information Officer Roundtable, November 4, 2014
- Speaker, "Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in ASCs: New Rules, More Challenges, Higher Penalties," Becker’s ASC 21st Annual Meeting – The Business and Operations of ASCs, Becker's ASC 21st Annual Meeting, October 24, 2014
- Moderator, "Today’s Key Issues Impacting ASCs and Outpatient Strategies," 9th Annual Healthcare Provider Conference, September 18, 2014
- Panelist, "6 Critical Considerations in Compliance Planning for Hospitals and Health Systems," Healthcare Litigation Conference, McGuireWoods LLP, April 8, 2014
- Speaker, Healthcare Private Equity Update and Overview of 19 Niche Sectors, McGuireWoods Complimentary Webinar, March 5, 2014
- Moderator, "Assessing HIPAA Compliance Health Through Diligence & Associated Risk/Liability Issues," 11th Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity and Finance Conference, McGuireWoods LLP and McGladrey LLP, February 25-26, 2014
- Speaker, 10 Key Points Providers Should Know for 2014 HIPAA Compliance, McGuireWoods LLP Complimentary Webinar, January 16, 2014
- Speaker, "Evaluating Transaction Structures and Potential Suitors: Assessing For-Profit and Non-Profit Proposals," Community Hospital Transactions and Affiliations, McGuireWoods LLP Complimentary Webinar Series, January 15, 2014
- Speaker, "Antitrust Implications of Hospital Transactions – Maximizing Chances of Success and Minimizing Antitrust Risks," Community Hospital Transactions and Affiliations, McGuireWoods LLP Webinar Series, December 11, 2013
- Speaker, "Preparing for a Transaction – Physician Contract Review and Other Pre-Transaction Tasks," Community Hospital Transactions and Affiliations, McGuireWoods LLP Complimentary Webinar Series, November 13, 2013
- Speaker, Health Information Privacy & Security, myLawCLE, November 8, 2013
- Speaker, "Practical HIPAA Compliance Plans for ASCs," 20th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference, October 25, 2013
- Speaker, "Current Issues in HIPAA and Data Privacy," 2013 Southeast Healthcare Provider Conference: Healthcare Finance and Growth, September 24, 2013
- Presenter, Meeting the Sept. 23 HITECH Omnibus Rule Compliance Deadline, Complimentary Webinar, September 4, 2013
- Speaker, "Meeting the September HITECH Omnibus Rule Compliance Deadline," Focus on HIPAA Compliance, Thomson Reuters Webcast, July 31, 2013
- Planning Chair, "Hospital and Health System Transactions: 10 Key Legal and Business Issues," American Law Institute CLE Webinar, May 16, 2013
- Speaker, "The Key Legal and Risk Areas Facing Hospitals-From Anti Kickback, False Claims to Stark and Back to Anti Trust," Becker’s Hospital Review 4th Annual Meeting, May 11, 2013
- Speaker, "Staying Protected in the Wake of the Omnibus Final Rule," Are You Still HIPAA Compliant? Staying Protected in the Wake of the Omnibus Final Rule, McGuireWoods HIPAA and the HITECH Final Rule Webinar Series, March 19, 2013
- Speaker, "Staying Protected in the Wake of the Final Rule Released January 17, 2013," Are You Still HIPAA Compliant?, Healthcare Consultants International, Inc. Webinar, February 13, 2013
- Speaker, "Defending the Process and the Focus on the Buyer Joint Venture Model," Selecting a Suitor, McGuireWoods LLP & Juniper Advisory LLC Complimentary Webinar, December 6, 2012
- Speaker, "Strategies for Protecting Patient Privacy in a HITECH World," HIPAA and Social Media, McGuireWoods Webinar, June 13, 2012
- Speaker, "Conducting a Compliance Review of Your ASC or Physician Owned Hospital," 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues, June 16, 2012
- Speaker, "Conducting a Compliance Review of Your ASC or Physician Owned Hospital," 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference – Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues, June 14, 2012
- Speaker, Hospital Transactions and Affiliations Webinar Series, May 7 - September 13, 2012
- Speaker, "Preparing for Physician Payment Sunshine in 2012," 3rd Annual Medical Device, Durable Medical Equipment & Diagnostics Conference, November 2, 2011
- Speaker, "Current Issues in HIPAA and Data Privacy," Southeast Healthcare Provider Conference, October 11, 2011
- Speaker, The Intersection of HIPAA, HITECH & Life Sciences, June 29, 2011
- Speaker, HIPAA Compliance in a HITECH World, May 25, 2011
- Speaker, HIPAA Compliance in the Post-HITECH Act World – Preparing for the New Approach to Enforcement, McGuireWoods Webinar, April 26, 2011
- Speaker, BNA Healthcare Reform: The Impact on Medical Device Manufacturers, BNA Webinar, May 25, 2010
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Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Health Care Law, Woodward/White, Inc., 2024, 2025
Selected for inclusion in “Legal 500 United States,” Healthcare: Service Providers, 2017-2024
Selected for inclusion in America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Healthcare, Illinois, Chambers USA, 2021-2024
Finalist, “Life Sciences Lawyer of the Year,” Women in Business Law Awards, 2022
Recognized in “Readers’ Choice Awards,” Top Author in M&A, JD Supra, 2022
Named to Leading Lawyers for Health Law, “Emerging Lawyer,” 2016-2020; “Leading Lawyer,” 2021-2024
Named a “Healthcare and Life Sciences Trailblazer,” The National Law Journal, 2021
Named to “2019 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A,” Mergers & Acquisitions, 2019
Selected as a “Top 50 Rising Star Dealmaker,” Americas Top 50: Rising Stars, Global M&A Network, 2019
Selected as an “Emerging Leader,” The M&A Advisor, 2018
Named to “Illinois Rising Stars,” Health Care, Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2018, 2019
- Author, California Governor Vetoes Legislation Involving Healthcare Investments, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 2, 2024
- Author, Ten Action Items for Healthcare Portfolio Companies in 2024, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 24, 2024
- Author, A View From the Top: Matt Devine of Allied Health Management Services Organization, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 3, 2024
- Author, Key Takeaways From the 2024 Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 21, 2024
- Author, FAQs: An Essential Guide for Healthcare Leaders Navigating FTC’s Non-Compete Ban, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 26, 2024
- Author, A View From the Top: Brent Korte of Frontpoint Health, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 11, 2024
- Author, OIG Plans New Guidance for Medicare Advantage and Nursing Homes, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 25, 2024
- Author, A View From the Top: Joel Theisen of Lifespark, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 26, 2024
- Author, A View From the Top: Cara Reymann of First Fertility, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 14, 2024
- Author, A View From the Top: Teira Gunlock of First Stop Health, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, January 30, 2024
- Author, OIG’s New Compliance Guidance: 10 Action Items and Six Themes for Providers, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, January 11, 2024
- Author, A View From the Top: Peter McCann of Growth Orthopedics, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, January 10, 2024
- Author, A View From the Top: Rich Goode of Urology America, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 8, 2023
- Author, Lessons for Providers and Practice Entities, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 6, 2023
- Author, A View From the Top: Scott Mayer and Josh Gantz of Ambulatory Management Solutions, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 5, 2023
- Author, FTC Initiates Monopolization Lawsuit Against Roll-Up Acquisitions in Anesthesiology Markets, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, September 26, 2023
- Author, Private Equity in Healthcare – An Updated Review of Selected Niche Investment Areas, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, August 7, 2023
- Author, Women in PE to Know: Ewelina Woloszyn, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, July 19, 2023
- Author, Minnesota Also Adopts Mandatory Reporting of Healthcare Transactions; Illinois Poised to Follow, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 5, 2023
- Author, A View From the Top: Bill Drehkoff of Heart & Vascular Partners, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 2, 2023
- Author, New York to Implement Mandatory Reporting of Health Care Transactions, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 8, 2023
- Author, HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes Coming in 2023: Five Steps to Prepare, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 3, 2023
- Author, Subsector Snapshots — Why Investor Interest Is Ballooning in Cardiology, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 1, 2023
- Author, Behind the Facade: Six Legal Considerations for Med Spa Transactions, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 25, 2023
- Author, HIPAA Enforcement Discretion Ends When Public Health Emergency Expires on May 11, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 19, 2023
- Author, Key Takeaways From the 2023 Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 7, 2023
- Author, OIG Weighs in on Practices Funding Continuing Education Programs for Their Referral Sources, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, September 9, 2022
- Author, Subsector Snapshots — Brisk Investment Continues in Growing Urology Subsector, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 21, 2022
- Author, Subsector Snapshots — Investors Are “Head Over Heels” for Orthopaedics, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, August 26, 2021
- Author, A View From the Top: Grant Asay of Xpress Wellness Urgent Care, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, August 16, 2021
- Author, HHS OIG Targets Ophthalmology Practices for Medicare Billing Compliance: Eight Key Takeaways, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 29, 2021
- Author, A View From the Top: Dr. John Prunskis of Illinois Pain & Spine Institute and DxTx Pain & Spine, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 29, 2021
- Author, A View From the Top: David Stern of Experity Health, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 23, 2021
- Author, Private Equity Funds + Hospitals = Joint Venture Opportunities, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 18, 2021
- Author, The Effects of COVID-19 on Private Equity in Healthcare – A Review of Selected Niche Investment Areas, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 5, 2021
- Author, Fraud and Abuse Rules Part II: Amended EHR and New Cybersecurity Donation Safe Harbors and Exceptions, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, January 12, 2021
- Author, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Reform: Six Key Insights for Private Equity Healthcare Affiliations, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, January 7, 2021
- Author, A View From the Top: Debbie Kalk of Reliable Medical, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, December 15, 2020
- Author, A View From the Top: Lauren Sclesky of VersiCare Group, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 19, 2020
- Author, CMS Updates Medicare Accelerated and Advance Program Repayment Guidance and Start Date, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 28, 2020
- Author, A View From the Top: John Macke of Dermatologists of Central States, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, September 8, 2020
- Author, CARES Act Healthcare Provider Relief Fund Update: New Distribution and Extended Deadlines, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, August 10, 2020
- Author, A View From the Top: Joshua Gwinn of Hero Practice Services, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, July 27, 2020
- Author, A View From the Top: David Young of Physicians Endoscopy, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 29, 2020
- Author, New Provider Relief Fund Payments for Medicaid/CHIP Providers and Safety-Net/COVID-19 Hotspot Hospitals, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 11, 2020
- Author, "Orthopedics & Podiatry Investments," The Healthcare Investor, June 1, 2020
- Author, Three Strategic Imperatives for Successful Healthcare Office Reopenings, The Healthcare Investor, May 26, 2020
- Author, Healthcare Private Equity and COVID-19: Five Key Trends and Considerations in Acquisitions, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 26, 2020
- Author, June 3 Deadline for Provider Relief Fund and HHS Guidance for Acquisitions, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 22, 2020
- Author, A View from the Top: Goran Dragolovic, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 11, 2020
- Author, HHS Extends Attestation Deadline and Issues Further Guidance for Provider Relief Fund, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 7, 2020
- Author, Healthcare Private Equity and COVID-19: Considerations as Provider Platforms Reopen, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 6, 2020
- Author, CMS Suspends Advance Payments and Re-evaluates Accelerated Payments, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 28, 2020
- Author, HHS Opens $20 Billion General Distribution CARES Act Application — Key Points for Providers, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 27, 2020
- Author, Update #2: 10 Financial Support Opportunities for Healthcare Companies During the COVID-19 Crisis, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 24, 2020
- Author, CMS Relaxes Guidance to Postpone Non-Essential Procedures: Six Key Points, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 21, 2020
- Author, The CARES Act: Key Provisions Related to Rural Health and the Healthcare Workforce, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 30, 2020
- Author, Payment Advances for Medicare Providers, Suppliers May Ease Liquidity Issues – Six Key Points, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 30, 2020
- Author, COVID 19 Stimulus Bill Key Provisions Related to Hospitals, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 27, 2020
- Author, Healthcare Private Equity and COVID-19, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 27, 2020
- Author, CMS Recommends Postponing Non-Essential Procedures During Pandemic – Seven Key Points, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 20, 2020
- Author, Revised Families First Coronavirus Response Act Becomes Law — Five Things Healthcare Providers Need to Know, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 19, 2020
- Author, Healthcare Private Equity Responses to COVID-19: Nine Things to Consider as the Pandemic Worsens, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 19, 2020
- Author, HHS Acts to Support Telehealth Services in Response to COVID-19: Six Key Takeaways, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 18, 2020
- Author, House Passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Five Things Healthcare Providers Need to Know, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 17, 2020
- Author, Seven Key Points From CMS’ Memo to Home Health Agencies About COVID-19, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 16, 2020
- Author, CMS Responds to COVID-19 National Emergency Declaration, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 16, 2020
- Author, A View From the Top: Dr. Mark Alfonso of LucidHealth, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 10, 2020
- Author, A View From the Top: Judson Ivy of Ensemble Health Partners, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, January 13, 2020
- Author, A View From the Top: Steven Windwer of Bay State Physical Therapy, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, December 12, 2019
- Author, A View From the Top: Greg Bellomy of CareATC, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 18, 2019
- Author, HHS to Ease Fraud and Abuse Rules Part 3: Flexibility for EHR Items and Services, Donated Cybersecurity Tech, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 1, 2019
- Author, A View From the Top: Andy Blankemeyer of Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 22, 2019
- Author, Private Equity in Healthcare – An Updated Review of Selected Niche Investment Areas, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 7, 2019
- Author, A View From the Top: Scotte Hudsmith of Smile Doctors, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, September 11, 2019
- Author, Washington State to Implement Mandatory Healthcare M&A Reporting, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, August 19, 2019
- Author, A View From the Top: Bill Southwick of QualDerm, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, July 9, 2019
- Author, Five More Proposed Changes to Ease Affordable Care Act Nondiscrimination Rule Issues, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 26, 2019
- Author, Private Equity Investment in Orthopedic Practices, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 21, 2019
- Author, "Pharmacy Investment Trends: Market Consolidation, Non-Traditional Market Participants, and Other Activity – 3 Key Points," The Healthcare Investor, June 6, 2019
- Author, HHS Proposes Eliminating Mandatory Notices, Gender Identity Protections From Nondiscrimination Rules, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 30, 2019
- Author, "Fertility and Women’s Health Investments – 6 Key Points," The Healthcare Investor, May 28, 2019
- Author, Diligence and Documentation in Private Equity Healthcare Transactions — Five Key Points, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 23, 2019
- Author, HB 1243: Florida Senate Does Not Pass Mandatory Healthcare M&A Reporting, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 17, 2019
- Author, Dermatology Investment: Getting Staffing, Compensation, and Physician Benefits Just Right – 5 Key Takeaways, The Healthcare Investor, May 16, 2019
- Author, 5 Things Healthcare Dealmakers Should Know About Florida House Bill 1243, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 18, 2019
- Author, A Look at Emerging Disruptors in Healthcare: Machine Learning, Blockchain, AI, and More, The Healthcare Investor, March 19, 2019
- Author, Key Takeaways From the 2019 Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity and Finance Conference, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 27, 2019
- Author, Up-and-Coming Women in PE to Know: Rebecca Yu, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, January 25, 2019
- Author, Women in Private Equity to Know: Diane Daych, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, December 18, 2018
- Co-author, "Why Private Equity Has Eyes on Vision Care," Law360, November 27, 2018
- Author, Women in Private Equity to Know: Ya Tung, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 1, 2018
- Author, Smart Investing in Primary Care Centers: 5 Key Takeaways, The Healthcare Investor, April 16, 2018
- Author, The Next Wave of Consolidation in PPM Models: Oncology, Urology, Vascular & Neurology, The Healthcare Investor, March 30, 2018
- Author, 15 Private Equity in Healthcare – An Updated Review of Selected Niche Investment Areas, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 29, 2018
- Author, 5 Key Points on Retail, Specialty, Compounding, and Other Pharmacy Investment Opportunities, The Healthcare Investor, March 21, 2018
- Author, 5 Key Takeaways on Top Surgical Specialty Investments, The Healthcare Investor, March 19, 2018
- Author, Emerging Models in Urgent Care Investments: 5 Key Takeaways, The Healthcare Investor, March 13, 2018
- Author, Women in Private Equity to Know: Elizabeth Burgess, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 22, 2018
- Author, 8 Things Healthcare Providers Should Know About E-Signatures, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 2, 2015
- Author, Compliance Best Practices for Dental Providers, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, December 3, 2014
- Author, 10 Things to Consider Before Accepting Medicare’s 68-Percent Settlement Offer, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 17, 2014
- Author, 9 Considerations for Hospitals Evaluating Self-Disclosure of Stark Law Violations, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 14, 2014
- Author, 9 Core Considerations for Hospital Boards Weighing Affiliation, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 8, 2014
- Co-author, Healthcare Insights, 2014
- Author, OCR to Covered Entities and Business Associates: Encryption is Your Best Defense, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 21, 2014
- Co-author, "Expensive Mistakes: Preventing Technical Violations of the Stark Law," E-Briefings, May 2014
- Co-author, All HIEs Are Not Created Equal: Privacy and Security Considerations Related to HIE Participation, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 6, 2014
- Co-author, "All HIEs Are Not Created Equal: Privacy and Security Considerations Related to HIE Participation," HIT News, April 2014
- Author, March 31, 2014 — Deadline for Eligible Professional Meaningful Use Reporting, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 27, 2014
- Co-author, The Top Areas in Healthcare for Private Equity Investment in 2014, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 4, 2014
- Author, Health Care Fraud and Abuse Enforcement: Several Western Hospitals and Health Systems Settle Anti-Kickback, Stark and FCA Allegations With DOJ in 2013, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, January 8, 2014
- Author, Final Rules Amend and Extend Protections of the EHR Stark Law Exception and Anti-Kickback Statute Safe Harbor, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, December 24, 2013
- Author, Tuomey Ordered to Pay $237.5 Million for Stark and False Claims Act Violations: Key Lessons for Providers, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 4, 2013
- Author, HHS Addresses Concerns with New Guidance on Refill Reminders and Other Communications Involving Drugs or Biologics, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 3, 2013
- Co-author, Physician Compensation: 10 Key Legal Considerations, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, August 22, 2013
- Co-author, "Physician Compensation: 10 Core Legal and Regulatory Concepts," Becker's Hospital Review, August 19, 2013
- Author, Two Months Until the Omnibus Final Rule Deadline: Are Your Business Associate Agreements Compliant?, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, July 17, 2013
- Co-author, "HIPAA compliance: what providers should know about HITECH Act mandatory audits," Federal Employment Law Insider, June 2013
- Co-author, "Meeting the HIPAA Omnibus Rule Compliance Deadline: What Providers Need to Know," Becker's ASC Review, June 19, 2013
- Author, Meeting the HIPAA Omnibus Rule Compliance Deadline: What Providers Need to Know, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 19, 2013
- Author, Transactional Trends in Urgent Care, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 11, 2013
- Co-author, "Are Your Vendors Violating HIPAA? Why Internal HIPAA Compliance May Not Be Enough," Becker’s Hospital Review, June 4, 2013
- Author, RegionalCare Hospital Partners Announces New Joint Venture, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 17, 2013
- Author, Indiana Passes Pain Management Clinic Legislation: Four Key Points, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 16, 2013
- Author, Wisconsin Health Systems Flex to Keep Pace with Market Dynamics, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 1, 2013
- Author, Key Reflections on the Healthcare Industry, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 23, 2013
- Co-author, "HIPAA Compliance: What Providers Should Know About HITECH Act Mandatory Audits," Becker's Hospital Review, April 17, 2013
- Author, Proposed Rules Seek to Amend and Extend Protections of the EHR Stark Law Exception and Anti-Kickback Statute Safe Harbor, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 12, 2013
- Co-author, "HIPAA Compliance: 5 Key Considerations for Hospitals and Other Large Providers," Becker’s Hospital Review, April 2013
- Co-author, "HIPAA Compliance: 5 Key Considerations for ASCs, Physician Practices and Small Providers," Becker’s ASC Review, March 2013
- Author, Breach Notification Standard Changed by HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule: “Risk of Harm” Standard Replaced with More Objective Test, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, January 22, 2013
- Author, In 2012 Michigan is a Hotbed of Hospital Affiliation/Acquisition Activity, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 12, 2012
- Author, Office of Inspector General to Focus Enforcement on Three Areas of End-Stage Renal Disease Care, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 24, 2012
- Author, Providers Beware: OIG Releases FY 2013 Work Plan, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 19, 2012
- Author, Office of Inspector General to Focus Enforcement on Five Areas of FDA Regulation, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 18, 2012
- Author, Two Key Legal Considerations in Urgent Care Transactions, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 16, 2012
- Author, Focus on ACA Compliance for Physician-Owned Hospitals, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 9, 2012
- Author, Investors Continue to Focus on Urgent Care Sector: Three Recent Notable Transactions, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 5, 2012
- Co-author, "Focus on ACA Compliance for Physician-Owned Hospitals: 5 Key Questions Related to the Expansion Prohibition," Becker's Hospital Review, October 5, 2012
- Author, Physician Payments Sunshine Act Proposed Rule Published, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, December 28, 2011
- Author, HHS Delivers Sunshine Act Regulations in Time for the Holidays: Data Collection Commencement Date Postponed, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, December 16, 2011
- Author, Federal and State Physician Payment Sunshine Law Update, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 10, 2011
- Co-author, "Focus on Life Science Compliance: The Evolution of Medical Affairs Departments," AHLA Connections, Vol. 15, No. 11, November 2011
- Author, HHS Announces Proposed Rule for Direct Patient Access to Clinical Lab Results, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, September 27, 2011
- Co-author, Private Equity Investing in Healthcare – 13 Hot and 4 Cold Areas, McGuireWoods White Paper, August 2011
- Co-author, "Things Physicians and Providers Should Know About Incentive Payments," Endo Economics, May 2011
- Author, ONC Accepting Comments on Health Information Technology Strategic Plan for 2011-2015 and New National Coordinator Named, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 11, 2011
- Author, HHS Puts Industry on Notice: OCR is Serious About HIPAA Enforcement, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 2, 2011
- Author, Registration for EHR Incentive Programs Started January 3, 2011, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, January 6, 2011
- Author, ONC Jumpstarts Health Information Technology Programs in 2011, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, January 6, 2011
- Author, 2nd Circuit Rules Ban on Use of Physician Prescribing Information Unconstitutional, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, December 3, 2010
- Author, CMS Publishes Final 2011 Physician Fee Schedule; Prohibits Billing for Intentional Overfill, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 8, 2010
- Author, HHS Withdraws Breach Notification Final Rule, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, September 8, 2010
- Co-author, "Regulatory Considerations for Structuring Physician/Hospital Co-Management Agreements," Health Care Law Monthly, September 2010
- Author, HIPAA and HITECH Proposed Regulations Released, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, August 4, 2010
- Author, HHS Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Modifying HIPAA Privacy, Security and Enforcement Rules under the HITECH Act, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, July 12, 2010
- Co-author, "The Impact of Healthcare Reform on Medical Device Companies," Health Care Law Monthly, July 2010
- Author, Update: State Disclosure and Transparency Laws for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturers, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 22, 2010
- Author, ONCHIT Proposes New Rules for Establishing Certification Programs to Health Information Technology, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 12, 2010
- Co-author, "Health Care Reform Includes Significant Transparency and Disclosures Initiatives," BNA's Health Care Fraud Report, April 7, 2010
- Co-author, "Developing a Compliant Approach to Industry Support for Research and Education in a Climate of Scrutiny," Health Care Law Monthly, February 2010
- Co-author, "Effective Diligence in Healthcare Transactions," Financier Worldwide, September 2008
- Author, "How Illinois is Using Telemedicine to Improve Health Care Access in Rural Communities," Public Interest Law Reporter, July 2008
- Co-author, "Highly Leveraged Investments in the US Health Care Sector," Financier Worldwide, July 2008