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Bill Thompson is a nationally recognized health care transactional attorney who helps hospitals and health systems navigate complex, high-stakes deals with confidence and clarity. Drawing on his background in health administration at a safety-net hospital affiliated with a large academic medical center, Bill brings a practical, operational perspective to every transaction. He partners with... READ MORE

Brad Taormina is a health care labor attorney who advises hospitals, health systems and other health care employers on complex labor relations, workforce matters and commercial litigation. He focuses his practice on traditional labor law, representing health care organizations nationwide in negotiations, disputes and regulatory proceedings involving unionized workforces. Brad’s practice includes: Representing health... READ MORE

Regan Tankersley is a health care regulatory and reimbursement attorney who advises providers on complex compliance matters related to coverage, billing and payment policy. Regan works closely with legal, compliance and operational leaders to address regulatory requirements that impact business strategy, new service lines and operational decision-making. Known for her collaborative and practical approach,... READ MORE

Scott Taebel is a health care compliance attorney who helps providers nationwide address complex regulatory issues, government investigations and enforcement risks involving False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law concerns. Scott advises health care organizations on a wide range of compliance and enforcement matters. He regularly works with providers to identify and address... READ MORE

Joel Swider is a health care real estate attorney who advises hospital systems nationwide on structuring, developing, financing and optimizing real estate portfolios. He serves as a strategic advisor to health system leadership and in‑house counsel on complex transactions, campus development and control strategies, alternative financing structures, property tax matters and regulatory compliance. Drawing... READ MORE

Mark Swearingen is a health care privacy and cybersecurity attorney who advises a wide range of providers on data protection, regulatory compliance and breach response. Having advised on health information privacy since the inception of HIPAA, he brings a knowledgeable, strategic approach to managing privacy risks, responding to incidents and adopting emerging technologies. Mark’s... READ MORE

Charles “Chad” Sukurs is a health care transactions attorney who advises health care leaders on strategic mergers, acquisitions and alignment opportunities.  He represents hospitals, physicians, physician groups, dental practices and other health care organizations in complex transactions and ongoing business matters, combining deep industry knowledge with a practical, strategic approach. Chad regularly helps clients navigate governance considerations, tax‑exempt... READ MORE

Dana Stutzman is a health care employment and regulatory attorney who advises health care organizations on workplace and operational issues, with specialized experience in the behavioral health industry. He serves as a trusted day‑to‑day advisor to C-suite executives and management, counseling clients on employment‑related matters, regulatory risk and provider contracting issues. Dana also regularly... READ MORE

With more than 40 years of experience, Mac Stewart is one of the rare health law practitioners who has deep experience in virtually every area of a provider’s legal needs. Mac advises large health care systems, group practices, individual providers and those who support the health care industry on a wide range of regulatory,... READ MORE

Kevin Stella is an employment attorney with over 20 years of dedicated experience serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and human resource teams, guiding them through the full lifecycle of employment personnel matters. He provides practical, collaborative guidance to employers across the country, helping organizations manage risk, strengthen human resource compliance and... READ MORE