Brian Salazar Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Represent Medicaid Managed Long Term Care (MLTC, MMC, MAP & HARP) enrollees in insurance disputes involving personal care services, Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid budgeting, nursing home discharges and durable medical equipment. Ensure compliance with all relevant Medicaid, Medicare, NYCRR, HIPAA, and Social Services Law rules and regulations. Achieve an 88% win rate and $4,500,000 won representing enrollees in hundreds of fair hearings through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Draft and file medical necessity external appeals with the New York State Department of Financial Services, achieving a 93% overturn rate and $3,000,000 won. Conduct witness preparation and questioning for fair hearings. Oversee summer internship program, including interviewing applicants, developing curriculum, and supervising interns.

Greater New York City Area

Performed research on Medicaid and Medicare issues for the elderly and disabled, including Managed Long Term Care, spousal refusal and foreign income application for Medicaid eligibility.

Greater New York City Area

Served as the ADR CHS coach for the Jeffry S. Abrams National Mediator Competition at the University of Houston, which resulted in a third place finish. Drafted the ADR CHS by-laws. Maintained an up-to-date and precise social media presence for ADR CHS, including on the Cardozo Law website and LinkedIn.

Greater New York City Area

Conducted research on healthcare compliance centered on confidentiality requirements at the State and federal levels, the Stark Law, False Claims Act, and Anti-Kickback Statute. Worked directly with the Chief Compliance Officer to draft memoranda on compliance issues. Cite-checked the NYC Health + Hospitals’ Guide to Compliance.

Greater New York City Area

Assisted in the editing and fact-checking of Volume 17 of the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution.

Greater New York City Area

Competitively selected to participate in semester-long field clinic to assist mediators in the New York Legal Assistance Group’s Mediation Unit. Observed divorce mediation proceedings and drafted summaries for submission to respective parties and counsel. Assisted in contract drafting and other relevant documents. Composed informational forms for use by attorneys in mediation proceedings.

Greater New York City Area

Assisted in the development of uniform legal guidelines for all System-wide emergency rooms following the consolidation of Mount Sinai Medical Center and Continuum Health Partners. Prepared position statements for 3 pending EEOC proceedings. Drafted a memorandum on Medicaid/Medicare payments that was presented to the MSHS President.

Greater New York City Area

Managed approximately 200 cases from intake to compensation calculation, with a focus on the federal program established by the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Conducted in-person interviews, intakes and meetings with clients, witnesses and trial experts. Translated for the Firm’s Spanish-speaking clientele. Assisted the Firm’s litigators in trial preparation, including performing legal research, drafting motions, and conducting witness preparation.

Greater New York City Area

Worked under the Facility Supervisor to direct operations and supervise employees. Made employee schedules and shifts. Assisted with patron issues and complaints. Helped run and coordinate various university events (including NYU’s College of Arts and Sciences Freshman Convocation, Relay for Life rallies and the New York Knicks/Charity Youth, I.N.C. charity basketball game). Directed operations staff. Stocked facility vending machines.

Greater New York City Area

Competitively selected as one of five undergraduate Anthropology interns during the Fall 2011 semester. Electronically catalogued the Museum's African Ethnology division's artifacts and exhibits. Assisted in the planning and execution of the Museum's "Night at the Museum" events. Conducted research on the role of fear in aviation accidents.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Dispute Resolution; Health Law

Activities and Societies: Staff Editor | Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution (2015-2016); Member | Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cultural Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Volunteer | Global Medical Brigades (2010-2011); Head Monitor | Jerome S. Coles Sports & Recreation Center.

High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Member | National Honor Society; Member | Spanish Club; Editor | Fordham Prep Newspaper