Bryan Murray Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Bryan focuses his practice on health care law and counsels a variety of clients, including hospitals, specialty and community pharmacies, 340B program stakeholders, pharmaceutical and dietary supplement manufacturers, and health insurers. He is experienced with federal and state administrative law, preparing and reviewing contracts, defending provider licensure actions, and providing operational and compliance counsel to health care businesses. Bryan regularly advises clients on appropriately structuring and implementing complex health care delivery models, as well as developing risk mitigation strategies in the areas of health information privacy, vendor contracting, clinical research and product development, health care fraud, waste, and abuse.He also has experience advising clients on FDA dietary supplement regulations, drug and medical device pre-market approval strategies, and clinical trial arrangements. Bryan is also experienced in pharmaceutical trade issues, including state pharmacy practice acts, the Sunshine Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, Stark Law, and the Health Insurance Probability and Accountability Act.Bryan also serves on the firm's Engagement Committee and Recruitment/Retention Committee.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Counseled officers and senior management of organization on a range of matters including: specialty and mail-order pharmacy operation; third party reimbursement; regulatory compliance; and 340B programming. Conducted analyses of pharmaceutical trade issues affected by State and Federal regulatory frameworks including: state pharmacy practice acts; the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), the Stark Law, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Developed and implemented compliance plans tailored to detect and address instances of non-compliance in areas including: health information privacy, pharmacy dispensing, and fraud, waste and abuse.Drafted and negotiated commercial and services contracts concerning drug supply chain and wholesale purchasing; pharmacy network management; pharmacy services; and 340B specialized contracting arrangements. Responsible for ensuring organizational compliance with State and Federal laws and maintaining accreditation.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Represent a growing managed care health plan in Medicaid and Medicare administrative hearings including: Pennsylvania DHS Fair Hearings; Reconsideration proceedings before the Secretary of the Department of Human Services; and Medicare ALJ hearings. Maintain an annual caseload of over 150 cases. Provide legal support for the health plan's Medicaid and Medicare subrogation and reimbursement operations. Advise and support operational units on contractual and regulatory requirements for Pennsylvania Medicaid and Medicare, Delaware Medicaid; and West Virginia Medicaid. Draft and provide legal review of internal policies and procedures concerning health information privacy (HIPAA/HITECH) and Medicare and Medicaid Appeals. Provide legal advice in support of multi-state Medicaid and Medicare product expansion including communication of RFP procurement requirements, required contracting terms, and state insurance and public welfare regulations. Support senior attorneys in drafting and negotiating contracts for the health plan, including service delegation, provider network, vendor and data use agreements.

Austin, Tx, Us

Provided in-house legal counsel to a large medical device regulatory and compliance consultancy with over 30 domestic and international offices. Reported directly to the Director of Legal Affairs, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operational Officer on corporate governance and transactions, regulatory compliance, and intercompany financing. Reviewed and drafted contracts ranging from employment and service agreements to non-disclosure and delegate agreements. Assisted in coordination of outside counsel for litigation and other transactional matters. Educated staff members on domestic and international regulations governing medical device transactions, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, ISO 13485, and European Union Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Prepared cases for claims litigation and benefit appeals hearings in administrative and state courtsDrafted legal memoranda addressing issues including: health information privacy, claims adjudication, Medicare subrogation, provider credentialing and reporting, PAC administration, and disability rights.Assisted in advocating on behalf of Gateway Health Plan in benefit appeals hearings before Administrative Law Judges

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Provided legal research used to compile a 50-state summary of reimbursement and insurance copayment regulations affecting the field of physical therapy.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Reviewed service management and physician employment contracts for compliance with federal regulations including the Stark Law and the federal anti-kickback statuteDrafted a report analyzing medical licensure laws affecting domestic and international telemedicine servicesDrafted memoranda concerning contract, credentialing, and labor and employment disputesReviewed information requests by state and federal agencies for compliance with patient privacy laws

Washington, Dc, Us

Drafted administrative guidance opinions concerning federal procurement procedures and employment lawProvided logistical support to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in litigation concerning medical malpractice, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) appeals, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals and procurement protestsProvided legal support to contracting officers regarding leasing and procurement bidding processesReviewed administrative removals, suspensions, and disciplinary actions for procedural correctness

Provided free estate planning, power of attorney and guardianship services to low-income seniors Represented clients in the Allegheny County Orphans Court in guardianship mattersGave public elder law presentations to seniors residing in assisted living and retirement homes

Researched substantive and procedural issues concerning probate, health care, elder law, employee benefits, and estate planningEdited and updated portions of the textbooks: Advising the Elderly Client (3rd Edition); ERISA Litigation (4th Edition); and Everyday Law for Seniors (1st Edition)Assisted in creating a continuing legal education presentation concerning health reform and its effect on employee benefits

Reviewed academic literature concerning health care payment systems, consumer involvement in health care, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)Participated in discussions regarding how varying health care models and regulatory legislation enhances or inhibits quality and cost in health careAnalyzed provisions of the ACA and its effect on the United States health care system

Interned for State House Representatives: Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck, House District 24 and Representative Janice M. Fisher, House District 29.Researched legislation during the 2008 General Session of the Utah State Legislature. Drafted summaries of legislation, floor debates, and committee hearings Attended Committee Hearings concerning bills sponsored by Representatives Chavez-Houck and Fisher.Drafted press releases and constituent outreach letters. Answered emails and phone calls on behalf of both representatives.

J.D., Law

B.S., Political Science

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates