I also provide pro bono legal counsel to the Little Sisters of the Poor with respect to HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.

Together with other members of the hospital and health system practice, I advise hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, drug and alcohol treatment centers, physician groups and other providers with respect to the development and implementation of contracts, transactions and policies and procedures that comply with health care regulations, including the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, EMTALA, state law and bond covenants. I also have an in-depth knowledge of HIPAA and other health care laws impacting privacy and electronic information, as I have represented multiple entities with release of information issues, from breaches to the use of apps.

WHAT I DO: I help health care providers structure compliant contracts and transactions, address issues that affect the bottom line (e.g., reimbursement, collection, compensation and credentialing issues) and develop operational policies and procedures that promote compliance without impeding the business of healthcare. WHO I WORK WITH: I work with participants in the health care industry in Pennsylvania, including: Physicians/physician groups  Ambulatory surgery centers  Hospitals  Drug and alcohol treatment centers  Other licensed facilities and practitioners  Business Associates of Health Care Providers Law firms who need health law counsel on a project or periodic basis Health IT companies TherapistsWHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: I started in health care nearly 30 years ago, working as a medical secretary and transcriptionist before running a physician office. After law school, I worked in the health law practice groups at excellent large and mid-sized firms. I have big firm health law experience but provide services at small firm prices. WHY IT WORKS: When you work with me, you get efficient, effective, affordable and practical advice specifically tailored to your circumstances from someone with broad and in-depth knowledge of health care and its complex regulations. I ROUTINELY ASSIST CLIENTS WITH:  HIPAA  Stark Law Anti-Kickback Statute Physician Employment or Professional Services Agreements Vendor Contracts Medical Staff issues  Credentialing hearings  Medical Office Leases Practice Start-Ups Operational issues/compliance policies  Practice acquisitions/sales Permissible uses of health care dataHOW IT WORKS: I perform a free initial consultation, either in-person or over the telephone. READY TO TALK? Reach out to me directly here on LinkedIn, email me at bjackson-law@verizon.net, visit me online at www.jacksonhealthlaw.com or call me directly at 724/941-1902.

▪ Represented hospitals, physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers and other health care entities regarding regulatory, corporate, transactional, billing, payor audits, compliance, policy, 501(c)(3) status and operational matters▪ Negotiated and drafted hospital-physician and physician employment contracts▪ Advised physicians and medical groups regarding compensation and termination of employment issues; negotiated and drafted settlement and release agreements ▪ Negotiated disaffiliation of community hospital from health care system, including bond and post-disaffiliation service issues; drafted disaffiliation agreement for same and addressed regulatory notice and other issues, including Pennsylvania Attorney General approval of transaction▪ Conducted asset purchase transactions for sale of hospital-based home health agency, urgent care center and physician practices▪ Assisted both physicians and hospitals in transitioning physicians from hospital employee to private practice

▪ Represented hospital in loss of its inpatient rehabilitation unit’s classification as an inpatient rehabilitation facility; identified, developed and briefed winning argument for Provider Reimbursement Review Board hearing▪ Represented cardiology and other specialist groups regarding recruitment, compensation for ancillary services, employment, billing, joint ventures and operational issues▪ Assisted ambulatory surgery center in restructuring of operations and management, including lines of reporting, committee structure and board duties; educated board on its responsibilities and worked with new administrator to ensure appropriate documentation of processes and compliance with relevant regulations, including quality assurance▪ Advised medical device companies regarding regulatory issues involved in physician agreements and physician stock options▪ Assisted hospital with handling of HIPAA complaints and violations▪ Counseled hospital regarding alleged EMTALA violation; prepared response to complaining hospital

▪ Advised physicians on HIPAA implementation; prepared HIPAA manuals, performed HIPAA compliance reviews and conducted training of office personnel▪ Negotiated and drafted physician-hospital contracts; analyzed and advised regarding compliance with Stark Law and illegal remuneration statute▪ Assisted physician practices in structuring compensation to comply with Stark regulations▪ Drafted documents regarding the sale and purchase of physician practices

▪ Conducted due diligence and prepared official statements and bond indentures in connection with multiple tax-exempt bond financings for health care facilities and systems, including serving as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, and hospital counsel ▪ Advised hospital system regarding bond covenant issues and compliance with rules on qualified 501(c)(3) bonds▪ Developed compliance plans for hospitals and various component entities of health systems▪ Worked on investigation into physician on medical staff excluded from Medicare; advised and assisted hospital with self-disclosure to Office of Inspector General▪ Negotiated settlement of medical staff privileges disputes

▪ Drafted amendments to and restatements of Medical Staff Bylaws▪ Assisted with representation of hospitals in Medical Staff peer review hearings▪ Negotiated settlement of Medical Staff privileges dispute▪ Advised hospitals on medical records issues