Healthcare

BSW’s depth of talent in the healthcare space provides a perfect blend of experience, flexibility and efficiencies. Our lead attorneys assigned to a matter can draw on the wealth of specialized knowledge from the group to avoid “reinventing the wheel.”

Our healthcare group assists healthcare providers from the smallest physician practice to large hospital systems with Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement issues; federal and state regulatory issues; medical staffing issues; clinical research; negotiating acquisitions, mergers, licensing and managed care arrangements; and, when necessary, litigating healthcare disputes, antitrust issues and medical malpractice cases of every kind. Our law practice includes experienced lawyers in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, including a registered nurse.

The Firm is listed in Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business as a leading firm in the area of Healthcare. Chambers says of BSW “Dominant healthcare practice offering expertise across the full spectrum of transactional, regulatory and litigation concerns. The Firm acts for a broad provider client base, which includes major hospitals, physician practices and nursing homes.”

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Medical Staff Minute: Medical Staff Bylaws Revision (Mar. 31, 2025)
Nine Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson Attorneys Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers, Eleven Rising Stars 2025 (Mar. 28, 2025)
Navigating Change: A Q&A on ICE Visits to Hospitals (Feb. 25, 2025)
The Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Recently Held that Some Board Certification Body Documentation is Protected by Louisiana's Peer Review Statute (Feb. 25, 2025)
Medical Staff Minute: Professional Review Action and the National Practitioner Data Bank (Jan. 29, 2025)
Breazeale Welcomes Vinson J. Knight (Jan. 24, 2025)
Get Your New Physician Non-Compete Agreements in Place (Dec. 09, 2024)
Breazeale Welcomes Four New Associates (Oct. 22, 2024)
Medical Staff Bylaws and Policies Should Address Disruptive Behavior to Promote Healthy Work Environments and Mitigate Risks (Oct. 01, 2024)
Governance Check Up: The Board's Duty Is Oversight, Not Management (Aug. 29, 2024)
Sixth Annual Labor & Employment Conference for Healthcare Professionals (Aug. 21, 2024)
Is Your Hospital Prepared to Hire From the New Applicant Pool of International Physicians? (Aug. 19, 2024)
Hospitals Beware: Properly Safeguarding the Most Protected Patient Records in Healthcare. (42 CFR Part 2) (Jun. 30, 2024)
What Hospitals Really Need to Know About Information Blocking (Jun. 28, 2024)
Emily B. Grey Elected to Management Committee (Jan. 12, 2024)
Breazeale Welcomes Carrie L. Jones (Nov. 06, 2023)
Recent OIG Advisory Opinions Address Physician Business Relationships with Hospitals and Physician Practices (Oct. 31, 2023)
Louisiana Passes Act No. 247 on Allowable Fees for Public Record Requests (Jul. 31, 2023)
CMS Ramping Up Hospital Price Transparency Enforcement (May. 04, 2023)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. was ranked in Modern Healthcare's 2023 Largest Healthcare Law Firms (Mar. 24, 2023)
Fraud And Abuse Trends In Health Care - Something Old, Something New (Mar. 23, 2023)
Greg Frost to present at Louisiana Health Information Law Seminar on March 14, 2023 (Mar. 14, 2023)
Update to National Practitioner Data Bank Reporting Codes (Jan. 01, 2023)
CMS Finalizes New Medicare Provider Type: Rural Emergency Hospitals (Nov. 04, 2022)
No Surprises Act Update: Louisiana Enforcement (Nov. 03, 2022)
BSW Welcomes Sarah Perkins (Oct. 17, 2022)
Dentist and His Companies Pay More Than $750,000 for Medically Unnecessary Medicaid Services (Oct. 17, 2022)
Take Advantage of Louisiana Law to Protect Your Practice (Sep. 20, 2022)
What Law Applies to Your Louisiana Non-Compete Agreement? (Sep. 16, 2022)
AHLA Clinical Trial Agreement Toolkit, 2022 edition (Jun. 07, 2022)
Patient's Right to Access Their Records – HIPAA and State Law (May. 16, 2022)
2022 Labor & Employment Conference for Healthcare Professionals (May. 11, 2022)
Emily Grey Elected to the American Health Law Association Board of Directors (May. 09, 2022)
FDA Pushes Enrollment of Underrepresented Populations in Clinical Trials with Recent ‘Race and Ethnicity Diversity Plan' Draft Guidance (May. 05, 2022)
10 Things to Know About Government Investigations of Dental Providers (Apr. 26, 2022)
CMS Issues New No Surprises Act FAQS on Good Faith Estimates and the Overall Requirements and Exceptions for Healthcare Providers (Apr. 14, 2022)
Update on Act 444 as it Relates to Nurse Practitioners Authority to Recommend Medical Marijuana (Apr. 01, 2022)
Discipline and the Nurse Licensure Compact (Mar. 01, 2022)
FDA Revises Health System Compounding Guidance, Implementing a More Practical Approach (Feb. 01, 2022)
Disciplinary Action and Its Impact on Eligibility to Hold a Multistate License (Jan. 01, 2022)
HHS Proposed Rule Implements New Air Ambulance Reporting Requirements (Sep. 16, 2021)
Clay Countryman Becomes Chair of the American Bar Association Health Law Section (Aug. 07, 2021)
An Overview of the New Rural Emergency Hospital Medicare Designation (Jul. 22, 2021)
HHS Releases New Requirements Related to Surprise Billing (Jul. 20, 2021)
Enforcement Trends to Expect Post-Lockdown (Jun. 30, 2021)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Recognized by Chambers 2021 (May. 20, 2021)
OCR's "Right of Access" Enforcement Still Going Strong after Sixteenth Settlement to Date (Apr. 01, 2021)
Healthcare Licensees Should be Aware of Criminals Posing as Law Enforcement and Licensing Boards (Apr. 01, 2021)
The LSBN is Required to Report Adverse Action to the National Practitioner Data Bank (Mar. 01, 2021)
Recent Exception to Single IRB Review Mandate Provides Research Institutions Flexibility During COVID-19 Pandemic (Dec. 01, 2020)
CMS Withdraws Proposed MFAR Rule (Sep. 16, 2020)
HHS Announces $10 Billion in Additional Funding to Hospitals in High Impact COVID-19 Areas (Jul. 22, 2020)
Clay Countryman Becomes Chair-Elect of the ABA Health Law Section Council (Jul. 21, 2020)
Dani Borel Named a Top 40 Young Lawyer by the American Bar Association (Jun. 16, 2020)
BSW to present The PPP Journey: From Application, to Loan Closing, through Forgiveness, and Beyond! (May. 21, 2020)
The New World of House Calls: Telehealth, COVID19, Fraud, and the Anti-Kickback Statute. (May. 11, 2020)
CARES Act Relief: Conditions, Compliance, and Potential Whistleblower Complaints (Apr. 27, 2020)
COVID-19 Louisiana Update: Louisiana Department of Health Issues Clarifications to Directives Impacting Elective Medical and Dental Procedures and Other Healthcare Services (Apr. 27, 2020)
Emily Grey Black Re-appointed as Chair of the American Health Lawyers Association Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group (Apr. 27, 2020)
Louisiana Will Loosen Restrictions on Non-Emergency Healthcare Services Starting April 27, 2020 (Apr. 23, 2020)
COVID-19 UPDATE: CMS Issues Recommendations to Re-Open Health Care Systems to Follow up Previous Guidance on Non-Essential Surgical Procedures (Apr. 21, 2020)
Covid -19 ASC Update: CMS Issues Guidance For Ambulatory Surgery Centers Enrolling As Hospitals During The Covid-19 Pandemic (Apr. 07, 2020)
Clinical Research – Government and Industry Team to Provide Hope in the Crisis (Mar. 31, 2020)
Federal and Louisiana State Directives on Elective Surgeries and Procedures During the Covid-19 Pandemic Continue to Evolve (Mar. 31, 2020)
HIPAA – COVID-19 Update (Mar. 31, 2020)
Managed Care: LA Department of Insurance Emergency Rule 37 (Mar. 31, 2020)
TELEHEALTH – COVID-19 Updates (Mar. 31, 2020)
It's Time to Dust-off the "Force Majeure" Clause in your Contract (Mar. 17, 2020)
HHS Issues Blanket Waivers on Several Regulatory Requirements Including Professional Licensure, EMTALA, and Certain HIPAA Privacy Requirements (Mar. 17, 2020)
CMS Issues First Round of Blanket Waivers for Hospitals and Other Healthcare Facilities to Provide Regulatory Flexibility to Help Healthcare Providers Contain the Spread of COVID-19 (Mar. 17, 2020)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Presents a Labor & Employment Conference for Healthcare Professionals (Mar. 12, 2020)
LSBN's Role in the Legislative Process and the Need for Active Involvement from Nursing Professionals and Associations (Mar. 01, 2020)
HIPAA $6.50 Copy Fee Limitation Does Not Apply to Lawyers and Other Third Party Record Requests (Feb. 26, 2020)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Recognized by Chambers 2020 (Feb. 20, 2020)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson Names New Partner Danielle L. Borel (Jan. 01, 2020)
I'm Going Before the Board for a Hearing, What Should I Expect? (Jan. 01, 2020)
Twelve Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson Attorneys Named To Louisiana Super Lawyers, Seven Rising Stars (Dec. 19, 2019)
Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson, L.L.P. ranked in 2020 "Best Law Firms" (Nov. 01, 2019)
Proposed Revisions to the Anti-Kickback Statute: An Overview (Oct. 29, 2019)
Substantial Changes Proposed to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Regulations to Address Regulatory Burdens and Value-Based Care Arrangements (Oct. 15, 2019)
CMS Announces Initiative to Enhance Nursing Home Transparency (Oct. 09, 2019)
CMS Finalizes DSH Medicaid Payment Reductions (Oct. 08, 2019)
Nine Tips For Hospitals On Bayou Health Plan Agreements (Sep. 23, 2019)
This Summer's Healthcare Enforcement Trends (Sep. 20, 2019)
Clay Countryman to Speak at Upcoming Strafford Webinar: Physician Partnership Agreements (Aug. 21, 2019)
38 BSW Attorneys Listed in 2020 Best Lawyers in America (Aug. 15, 2019)
False Claim Act Cases and Settlements Involving Hospital Financial Relationships with Referring Physicians (Jun. 01, 2019)
BSW Congratulates Clay Countryman on being elected for Vice Chair for the American Bar Association Health Law. (May. 31, 2019)
The Supreme Court Clarifies the Statute of Limitations for Qui Tam Cases Brought Under the False Claims Act in Cochise Consultancy, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Hunt (May. 28, 2019)
Surprise Medical Bills – Trump Administration Weighs in (May. 13, 2019)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. is Pleased to Announce That it Received High Rankings in Five Practice Areas and had Thirteen Attorneys Listed in Chambers USA:America's Leading Lawyers for Business (May. 08, 2019)
BSW to Present Eight Sessions at LHA Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Apr. 30, 2019)
Emily Grey Reappointed as Chair of the American Health Lawyers Association's Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group for a second term. (Apr. 29, 2019)
Emily B. Grey quoted in Bloomberg Law article. (Apr. 17, 2019)
Behavioral Health Law Update (Mar. 28, 2019)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Healthcare team will present at the Louisiana Hospital Association Behavioral Health Law Symposium (Mar. 28, 2019)
CMS Announces New Ambulance Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport Payment Model (Feb. 19, 2019)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Dani Borel will be recognized by the American Bar Association's Health Law Section with an Emerging Young Lawyers in Healthcare Award. (Feb. 11, 2019)
Greg Frost to present at Louisiana Health Information Law Seminar on February 11, 2019 (Feb. 11, 2019)
Texas Judge Rules Obamacare (ACA) Invalid (Jan. 04, 2019)
BSW congratulates Eve B. Masinter who ranked top of the list in the 2019 Louisiana Super Lawyers Nomination (Jan. 04, 2019)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Names New Partners Jacob E. Roussel and Jacob Simpson (Jan. 01, 2019)
Florida Hospitalist Group Pays $500,000 to Settle Potential HIPAA Violations (Dec. 28, 2018)
The CMS Special Focus Facility Initiative (Nov. 12, 2018)
$10M False Claims Act Settlement Serves as a Reminder for Skilled Nursing Facilities (Nov. 12, 2018)
Melissa M. Shirley and Doug Williams to present at LHA 29th Annual Health Law Symposium (Nov. 02, 2018)
BSW Ranked in 2019 "Best Law Firms" (Nov. 01, 2018)
DOJ Announces Settlement with Physicians Based on Pre-Signed Blank Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (Aug. 10, 2018)
Melissa M. Shirley and Doug Williams to present Webinar for HSLI/LHA Trust Funds on August 8 (Aug. 08, 2018)
CMS Requests Feedback on Regulatory Burden of the Stark Law (Jun. 28, 2018)
BLUE VALLEY HOSPITAL UPDATE – Kansas District Court Dismisses Case, BVH Medicare Provider Agreement Terminated for Failing to be "Primarily Engaged" (Jun. 27, 2018)
LDH Licensing "Express Lane" Coming Soon (Jun. 27, 2018)
Justice Department Files Brief in Texas Lawsuit Supporting Challenge to the Constitutionality of the ACA (Jun. 26, 2018)
Patience is a Virtue, an Administrative Hearing is a Right: Fifth Circuit Creates Possibility of Enjoining Recoupment (May. 29, 2018)
CMS Terminates Medicare Provider Agreement For Failing to be "Primarily Engaged" in Providing Services to Inpatients (May. 29, 2018)
The Perfect Storm: A Convergence of Unpaid Rest Breaks, The FLSA and FMLA (May. 29, 2018)
Clay Countryman Appointed Secretary of the American Bar Association Health Law Section (May. 09, 2018)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson Recognized by Chambers (May. 08, 2018)
Physician Office Management of Pain Medication Usage (May. 02, 2018)
HIPAA and Business Associate Agreements: Slippery Slopes for Attorneys (May. 01, 2018)
Catherine Maraist and Clay Countryman will be presenting at the Health Care Compliance Association's New Orleans Regional Conference on April 27 (Apr. 27, 2018)
Catherine Maraist to present at Radiology Business Managers Association PaRADigm Conference (Apr. 05, 2018)
BSW Highlights Van R. Mayhall, Jr. (Apr. 03, 2018)
BSW to host Labor & Employment Conference for Healthcare Professionals (Feb. 22, 2018)
Bankrupt Business Associate Agrees to $100K HIPAA Settlement for Medical Records Left at Dumpster (Feb. 15, 2018)
Clay Countryman to moderate ABA Webinar "Medical Legal Partnerships: Attorneys and Health Care Providers Working Together to Help Veterans and Other Patients" (Feb. 12, 2018)
Emily Grey, Clay Countryman and Carroll Devillier will be presenting at the 2018 LASCA Annual Meeting (Feb. 09, 2018)
BSW to host Louisiana Health Information Law Seminar (Feb. 06, 2018)
There's a Federal Agent at Your Door (Feb. 05, 2018)
Catherine Maraist and Clay Countryman to present at 2018 American Association of Orthopaedic Executives LA Chapter Meeting (Feb. 02, 2018)
BCBS Fraud Case Based on Hospital's Lab Arrangement Continues In Mississippi (Jan. 01, 2018)
Farewell to BSW Healthcare Partner Alec Alexander (Dec. 04, 2017)
BSW Healthcare Team Recognized in "Fifth Annual Regional Law Firm Recognition" by ABA Health Law Section (Dec. 01, 2017)
Course Correction: The Opioid Crisis, Regulatory Efforts, and the Role of Physicians (Dec. 01, 2017)
BSW Welcomes New Partner Catherine Maraist (Nov. 16, 2017)
Clay Countryman to present at Healthcare Financial Management Association Region 9 Conference (Nov. 07, 2017)
BSW Healthcare Team Members To Present at LHA's 28th Annual Health Law Symposium on November 3, 2017 (Nov. 03, 2017)
Greg Frost, Emily Grey and Judith Giorlando Speaking at LHA Annual Health Law Symposium (Nov. 03, 2017)
Eight BSW Attorneys Named Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine (Nov. 01, 2017)
Recent Regulatory Efforts to Address the Opioid Addiction Crisis and What Hospitals Can Do Now (Oct. 31, 2017)
Clay Countryman to speak at ABA Live Webinar September 21, 2017 (Sep. 21, 2017)
Family Medicine Centers of South Carolina Paid $2 Million to Settle Alleged Stark Law Violations Based on Internal Physician Compensation Approach (Sep. 20, 2017)
OIG Report Shows Many Incidents of Potential Abuse or Neglect Unreported in SNFs (Sep. 07, 2017)
Exposed PHI and Snapchat - The scary intersection of HIPAA safeguards and social media (Sep. 05, 2017)
Real Estate Appraiser Whistleblows Over Hospital's Parking Arrangement With Physicians (Aug. 31, 2017)
Emerging Compliance Issue: Recent False Claims Act Settlements Based on Improper Billing for Evaluation and Management Services by Physicians (Aug. 28, 2017)
Clay J. Countryman appointed to American Bar Association's Commission on Veterans Legal Services (Aug. 28, 2017)
IRS Revokes Hospital’s Nonprofit Status for Failure to Meet the Community Needs Assessment Requirements Under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(r) (Aug. 25, 2017)
OIG Announces August 2017 Work Plan Updates (Aug. 22, 2017)
Compliance Risk for Physician Practices in Waiving Patient Copays and Deductibles (Aug. 17, 2017)
Additional Challenges for Off-Campus Provider-Based Hospital Departments (Jul. 28, 2017)
Psychiatric Medical Emergency Policies and the Largest EMTALA Penalty Ever (Jul. 28, 2017)
Don't Drop This Ball: Conducting Required Reviews Can Save Your Facility From Embarrassment - And Worse! (Jul. 21, 2017)
Danielle Borel appointed Vice Chair of ABA Health Law Section Distance Learning Committee (Jul. 17, 2017)
Clay J. Countryman appointed Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Health Law Section's Health Law Reform Committee (Jul. 12, 2017)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Recognized for Largest Healthcare Team in Louisiana (Jun. 30, 2017)
Conducting Required Reviews Can Save Your Facility from Embarrassment – and Worse! (Jun. 30, 2017)
CMS Urged to Recoup and Audit EHR Incentive Payments (Jun. 29, 2017)
eClinicalWorks Case Raises New Questions (Jun. 21, 2017)
Danielle Borel moderating teleconference hosted by ABA YLD Health Law Committee (Jun. 20, 2017)
Emily Grey reappointed as Vice Chair of AHLA Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group for a third term (Jun. 12, 2017)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Recognized by Chambers 2017 (May. 26, 2017)
Fifth Circuit Applies the Escobar Materiality Standard for the First Time in U.S. ex rel. Abbott v. BP Exploration and Production, Inc., 851 F. 3d 384 (5th Cir. 2017) (May. 05, 2017)
Recent $400K HIPAA Settlement with FQHC Highlights Importance of HIPAA Security Management Process (May. 01, 2017)
Clay J. Countryman will present at the LSBA Health Law CLE on April 28, 2017. (Apr. 28, 2017)
Clay J. Countryman speaking at HCCA New Orleans Regional Meeting on April 21, 2017. (Apr. 21, 2017)
Danielle Borel Named to Lighthouse Louisiana Baton Rouge Advisory Board (Mar. 15, 2017)
Clay Countryman and Jerry Stovall, Jr. presented at ABA Health Law Section Legal Advocacy for Cancer Patients Workshop (Mar. 07, 2017)
OCR Settles First Enforcement Action for Untimely Reporting of a Breach (Feb. 24, 2017)
Medicare Outpatient Observation Status: CMS releases standardized notice to help patients understand coverage and cost-sharing (Feb. 24, 2017)
BSW's Healthcare team presented at the LHA Winter Healthcare Leadership Symposium on February 1, 2017. (Feb. 01, 2017)
OIG Finalizes New Anti-Kickback Statute Safe Harbors and CMP Authorities (Jan. 31, 2017)
First Ever HIPAA Enforcement Action for Delay in Breach Reporting (Jan. 27, 2017)
Louisiana State Bar Association Health Law Section Chair Jacob Simpson gets new health law specialty passed through LBA House of Delegates (Jan. 23, 2017)
Clay Countryman and Emily Black Grey to present at Louisiana Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Conference (Jan. 20, 2017)
Gregory D. Frost and Judith Giorlando will be presenting at the LHA Mental Health Law Update on January 19, 2016. (Jan. 19, 2017)
Final Rule Released to the OIGs Exclusion Authorities (Jan. 11, 2017)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Names New Partners Jordan L. Faircloth and Druit G. Gremillion (Jan. 03, 2017)
Negligent Credentialing: The Negligent Credentialing Claim that Evaded the LMMA (Jan. 02, 2017)
CMS Releases Final Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (Dec. 14, 2016)
Clay Countryman joining Council for A Better Louisiana Leadership Louisiana Class of 2017 (Dec. 06, 2016)
Jacob Simpson presented at LSBA Health Law Section Seminar on December 2, 2016. (Dec. 02, 2016)
Billeaudeau and Beyond: Preparing for Negligent Credentialing Litigation (Nov. 30, 2016)
Gregory D. Frost gave HIPAA presentation to LSBA Government and Public Law Section on November 29, 2016. (Nov. 29, 2016)
BSW's Healthcare Team Recognized in ABA Health Law Section's Top 10 List (Nov. 01, 2016)
BSW Healthcare team presented at LHA's Annual Health Law Symposium on October 26, 2016 (Oct. 26, 2016)
Clay Countryman spoke at MGMA - New Orleans Workshop (Sep. 28, 2016)
OCR Phase 2 HIPAA Audits Have Begun: Are you Ready? (Sep. 21, 2016)
Gregory D. Frost and Clay J. Countryman presented LHA Advanced Compliance on September 15, 2016. (Sep. 15, 2016)
Five BSW attorneys were named 2017 "Lawyer of the Year" (Sep. 01, 2016)
Anesthesia Group Settles Kickback Allegations to Obtain Exclusive Agreements With Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Aug. 22, 2016)
Clay J. Countryman presented at the LMGMA Annual Conference on August 18, 2016 in New Orleans. (Aug. 18, 2016)
Gregory D. Frost, Judith Giorlando, Emily B. Grey and James R. Raines presented at the LHA Mental Health Law Update on August 16, 2016. (Aug. 16, 2016)
Twenty-six Attorneys named to Best Lawyers in America 2017 (Aug. 15, 2016)
Final Rule Standardizes and Clarifies Appeals and Grievances Procedures for Medicaid Managed Care Plans (Aug. 01, 2016)
BSW's Healthcare team collaborated with the American Health Lawyers Association to produce "Representing Hospitals and Health Systems Handbook, First Edition." (Jul. 26, 2016)
Successful Enforcement of Marijuana Non-Enforcement Rider (Jul. 01, 2016)
Representing Hospitals and Health Systems Handbook (Jul. 01, 2016)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. was ranked in Modern Healthcare's 2016 Healthcare Law Firms Survey. To view all rankings, click here. (Jun. 28, 2016)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P.'s Healthcare team was recognized by the American Health Lawyer's Association for 100 percent participation in the AHLA. The team was also recognized in the State Ran (Jun. 28, 2016)
Emily B. Grey presented at the AHLA Annual Meeting in Denver, CO on June 26-29, 2016. (Jun. 26, 2016)
Baton Rouge attorney Danielle Borel was appointed to the American Bar Association's special committee on Bioethics and the Law by the ABA President-Elect Linda Klein. (Jun. 24, 2016)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson congratulates Danielle Borel on being named the American Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division, Health Law Committee Chairman. She will be traveling to ABA's headquarters (Jun. 10, 2016)
Enrollment Begins for Louisiana’s Medicaid Expansion (Jun. 03, 2016)
Louisiana Governor Signs Legislation Banning Common Abortion Procedure (Jun. 03, 2016)
'Cloning’ and 'Overpopulation’ of Documentation by Physicians in Electronic Medical Records May Lead to Allegations of Fraud (Jun. 02, 2016)
Physician Practice and Hospital Pay $750,000 and $1.5 Million for Failure to Have HIPAA Business Associate Agreements (May. 11, 2016)
LSU Baseball Honors Major Jacob Simpson (May. 07, 2016)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. was named to the American Bar Association Health Law Section's Top 10 in the South list. The full list can be found here. (May. 03, 2016)
Gregory D. Frost was recently featured in Louisiana Health Information Management Association (LHIMA)'s 2016 Annual Convention video. (Apr. 25, 2016)
OCR Settlement with Physician Group Highlights Need For HIPAA Business Associate Agreements (Apr. 22, 2016)
Imported Drugs and Medical Devices: Physicians Face Significant Liability for Purchasing Imported Drugs and Medical Devices (Apr. 20, 2016)
Challenges to Medicare Advantage Plans Passing Sequestration Cuts Through to Contracted Providers (Apr. 20, 2016)
BSW Healthcare attorney Emily Grey was quoted in The Advocate's article about the Baton Rouge General's partnership with Ochsner. Read the full article here. (Mar. 24, 2016)
OCR Announces $1.55 Million Settlement Based on Failure to Have a Business Associate Agreement in Place and Conduct an Organization-Wide Risk Analysis (Mar. 18, 2016)
BSW Healthcare attorney Greg Frost was featured in the Baton Rouge Business Report's article on Baton Rouge law firms expanding legal specializations. The full article can be found here. (Mar. 16, 2016)
2016 Hot Compliance Areas for Physician Practices (Mar. 14, 2016)
Gregory D. Frost presented Louisiana Health Information Law on February 24, 2016 at the Louisiana Hospital Association. More information can be found here. (Feb. 24, 2016)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Recognized by Chambers (Feb. 19, 2016)
Hot Off the Presses! CMS Issues Final Overpayment Regulations (Feb. 17, 2016)
E. Fredrick Preis, Jr. of the New Orleans office of BSW was named Chair of the Leading Age Non-Profit Long Term Care Association National Legal Committee for the 2016-2017 term. (Jan. 28, 2016)
Recent False Claims Act Settlements Based on Hospital-Physician Compensation Arrangements (Jan. 12, 2016)
HIPAA Amendment Purports to Strengthen the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) – Part II (Jan. 08, 2016)
HIPAA Amendment Purports to Strengthen the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) - Part I (Jan. 06, 2016)
Jeanne C. Comeaux was elected President of the Baton Rouge Bar Association. See here for the full list of board officers. (Jan. 04, 2016)
Recent False Claims Act Settlements Based on Allegations of Improper and Excessive Hospital-Physician Compensation (Dec. 18, 2015)
OIG Issues Advisory Opinion on Charitable Organization Providing Financial Support for Patients (Dec. 01, 2015)
Van R. Mayhall Jr. was featured in The National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations GA Update Volume 13, Issue 2. The article discusses his passion for writing and offers a (Nov. 05, 2015)
False Claims Act & Stark Law Update: United States ex rel. Drakeford v. Tuomey Healthcare System (Oct. 27, 2015)
Jacob Simpson was featured in the Louisiana State Bar Association's Health Law Section's new newsletter the "Progress Note", an initiative he started as President of the LSBA's Health Law Section. (Oct. 14, 2015)
Gregory D. Frost and Clay Countryman will present Advanced Compliance Seminar at Louisiana Hospital Association Conference Center. (Sep. 17, 2015)
Gregory D. Frost, Judith Giorlando, James R. Raines, Emily Black Grey, and Clay Countryman presented Mental Health Legal Update at Louisiana Hospital Association Conference Center in Baton Rouge. (Aug. 24, 2015)
Twenty-three lawyers from Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016 (Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, (Aug. 17, 2015)
King v. Burwell Decision Maintains Status Quo (Aug. 03, 2015)
Get Ready the Minimum Required Salary for an Exempt Employee is About to Double (Aug. 03, 2015)
CMS Issues Proposed Stark Law Changes in the Proposed 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (Aug. 03, 2015)
Jacob Simpson has been named Chair of the Louisiana State Bar Association's Health Law Section. He will lead a team of eight lawyers around Louisiana in developing and implementing programming and eve (Jul. 02, 2015)
King v. Burwell: Supreme Court Upholds Federal Exchanges (Jun. 29, 2015)
AHLA Best Practice Guide for Practice Group Leaders (Jun. 23, 2015)
American Health Lawyers Association recognized BSW in their 2015 Top Honors as having one of the top healthcare teams in the country and in Louisiana with 100% involvement. The full press release can (Jun. 19, 2015)
Clay Countryman presented "Louisiana ASC Licensing Statutes and Regulations Resource Guide" at the 8th Annual Gulf States ASC Conference LASCA Business Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi. (Jun. 18, 2015)
Clay Countryman presented at the Physicians Legal Issues Conference hosted by the American Bar Association's Health Law Section, Chicago Medical Society and the American Association (Jun. 11, 2015)
Clay Countryman presented "HIPAA Compliance: Recent Changes to the HIPAA Rules and Enforcement Actions" to the Acadiana Vascular Center in Lafayette, LA. (May. 15, 2015)
Gregory D. Frost and Clay Countryman presented Basic Compliance Seminar at Louisiana Hospital Association Conference Center in Baton Rouge (Apr. 29, 2015)
Greg Frost presented “Legislative Update” at the LHIMA Convention in Baton Rouge. (Apr. 24, 2015)
Clay Countryman presented at AHLA Long Term Care and the Law - Government Investigations, Settlements, and Resulting Compliance Obligations of Long Term Care Providers in New Or (Feb. 23, 2015)
Clay Countryman presented The Health Ethics Trust Certification Intensive Course January 26-28, 2015 in New Orleans, La. (Jan. 26, 2015)
New York Whistleblower Court First to Address What It Means to “Identify” Overpayment under ACA’s 60 Day Rule (Jan. 21, 2015)
Louisiana Governmental Ethics with a Healthcare Twist (Dec. 11, 2014)
The Intersection of HIPAA and Negligence: Pharmacist’s Violation Cost Walgreens $1.44 Million (Dec. 11, 2014)
Clay Countryman presented at the Louisiana Hospital Association’s Health Law Symposium on “The Evolving Role of a Hospital's Compliance Program and the Compliance Officer” on November 5, 2014 at LH (Nov. 05, 2014)
Judy Giorlando presented at the Louisiana Hospital Association’s Health Law Symposium on “Telemedicine Credentialing, and the Telehealth transformation Overview” on November 5, 2014 at the LHA Conf (Nov. 05, 2014)
U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® have released the 2014 “Best Law Firms” (Nov. 01, 2014)
In response to the rising concerns of awareness and safety among healthcare officials in the wake of the Ebola virus in the US, Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson has created an Ebola Preparedness Resource (Oct. 15, 2014)
Land of Oz: Spoliation of Evidence in Louisiana, 74 LA. L. REV. 507 (Sep. 26, 2014)
Clay Countryman presented at the GNO Chapter of MGMA on September 24, 2014 at East Jefferson General Hospital. (Sep. 24, 2014)
Emily Black Grey was quoted in the Recommended Reads section of the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. The article can be found here. (Sep. 22, 2014)
Washington State Court Holds Psychiatric Boarding Unlawful, and State Scrambles to Comply with New Mandate (Aug. 29, 2014)
Gregory D. Frost presented to the LERN Board at their retreat in New Orleans on August 22, 2014. (Aug. 22, 2014)
Louisiana Legislature Paves the Way for Telehealth Opportunities (Aug. 06, 2014)
Recent False Claims Act Case Involving Hospitalists’ Services Includes Allegations that Company’s Compliance Program and Corporate Officers Had Knowledge of Upcoding (Jul. 30, 2014)
Clay Countryman received the following appointments from the American Bar Association Health Law Section for the 2014-15 bar year: Chair of the Business & Transactions Interest Group, Co-Chair of the (Jul. 14, 2014)
Clay J. Countryman was selected as a member of the Baton Rouge Area Leadership class of 2015. (Jul. 14, 2014)
Emily B. Grey appointed vice chair of strategic activities in the American Health Lawyers Association’s Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group. (Jul. 09, 2014)
Update on APRN Supervision Rules for Hospitals with Physician Practices (Jul. 01, 2014)
Modern Healthcare lists BSW as one of the “Largest Healthcare Law Firms” in the country, ranked 63 on a list of 69. The survey ranking methodology is based on a blended score: Sum of 50% weight from d (Jun. 30, 2014)
American Health Lawyers Association recognized BSW as having one of the top healthcare teams in the country and in Louisiana with 100% involvement. The American Health Lawyers Association bases its ra (Jun. 26, 2014)
Non-Profit Health Care System Agrees to $800,000 HIPAA Settlement in Medical Records Dumping Case (Jun. 23, 2014)
Clay J. Countryman presented "An Ethical Dilemma: Hospitalists and the Continuity of Care"at Physicians Legal Issues Conference presented by American Bar Association Health Law Section in Co (Jun. 13, 2014)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson welcomes attorney Jacob Simpson to Baton Rouge office. Press Release. (Jun. 02, 2014)
CMS Releases Proposed Emergency Preparedness CoP Regulations (May. 21, 2014)
Emily B. Grey signed up for the Over the Edge Rappelling fundraiser event on May 9th. She raised over $1,000 for adoption! Watch Emily go "Over the Edge for Adoption"! https://www.youtube.com/wat (May. 09, 2014)
CMS Releases Proposed Emergency Preparedness CoP Regulations (Apr. 28, 2014)
Clay J. Countryman presented at the Louisiana Medical Group Management Association Seminar on April 23-24. (Apr. 23, 2014)
Gregory D. Frost presented at the Louisiana Health Information Management Association Seminar. (Apr. 02, 2014)
Clay J. Countryman presented "Why does Security get the Back Burner and How to change that in your Organization?" for HealthTech Research Advisory & Council. (Mar. 31, 2014)
Gregory D. Frost presented the Louisiana Health Information Law Seminar on February 17, 2014 at Louisiana Hospital Association in Baton Rouge. (Feb. 17, 2014)
Gregory D. Frost and Emily B. Grey presented a webinar for American Health Lawyers Association entitled “Public/Private Partnerships Educational Series, Part 1: Alternative Sources of State Medicaid M (Feb. 12, 2014)
Louisiana Medical Treatment Guidelines Update (Jan. 31, 2014)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that it received high rankings for five Practice Areas and had twelve attorneys listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Jan. 30, 2014)
Clay J. Countryman spoke at the Louisiana Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s 2014 Annual Conference on Legal Updates and Issues Impacting ASCs, on January 23, 2014 in Port Allen. (Jan. 23, 2014)
Greg Frost Elected to Management Committee at Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson (Jan. 14, 2014)
The Grassley and Vitter Amendments and What They Illuminate About the Cost of Health Insurance (Dec. 19, 2013)
Gregory D. Frost, Clay Countryman, presented "2013 Louisiana HIPAA & EHR Conference" on October 28, 2013 at L’Auberge Casino Resort—Event Center. (Oct. 28, 2013)
Clay J. Countryman was a speaker at AHLA/HCC Fraud and Compliance Forum on September 29, 2013 in Baltimore (Sep. 29, 2013)
Eric Landry spoke Louisiana Primary Care Association’s Governance Academy on Saturday, September 28th in Lake Charles. (Sep. 28, 2013)
Clay Countryman spoke at GNO MGMA Fall Compliance Workshop, September 26. (Sep. 26, 2013)
E. Fredrick Preis, Jr. and Joseph R. Hugg presented a Union Avoidance Seminar for Kloeckner Metals Corporation in York, PA on September 20, 2013. (Sep. 20, 2013)
E. Fredrick Preis, Jr. spoke at the Louisiana Liaison Group of Federal Government Contractors webinar September 16, 2013. (Sep. 16, 2013)
Gregory D. Frost spoke at the La Chapter of HFMA on “Healthcare Reform Update” and “Louisiana Medicaid Supplemental Payment (UPL), on Monday, August 26. (Aug. 26, 2013)
Clay Countryman, spoke at LMGMA Conference on "HIPAA Compliance Made Easy for Physician Practices”, Friday August 23. (Aug. 23, 2013)
BSW Health Law Blog (Aug. 15, 2013)
OIG Issues Advisory Opinion 13-09 on Ownership Interests in Group Purchasing Organization By Hospital and Other Providers (Aug. 15, 2013)
2013 Louisianan Health Information Law Legislative Update Teleconference (Jul. 29, 2013)
Health Care Reform Update: White House Extends Employer Coverage Mandate to 2015 (Jul. 05, 2013)
Wellness Programs in the Workplace: New Rules and Opportunities for Employers, Louisiana Medical News (Jul. 01, 2013)
Modern Healthcare lists BSW as one of the “Largest Healthcare Law Firms” in the country, ranked 55 on a list of 75. The survey ranking methodology is based on a blended score: Sum of 50% weight from d (Jun. 25, 2013)
Gregory Frost and Claude Reynaud III spoke at the E-Discovery Roundtable Discussion on "Discovery in an Electronic Health Information Environment" on June 24, 2013 at Woman's Hospital. (Jun. 24, 2013)
Judith W. Giorlando spoke on June 21, 2013 at Louisiana Hospital Association's Credentialing Boot Camp on "Legal Issues". (Jun. 21, 2013)
AHLA recognizes BSW as one of the Largest HEALTHCARE teams in LA and US (Jun. 19, 2013)
Attorney, Clay Countryman, spoke at the American Bar Association Health Law Section Conference June 13-15, 2013 in Chicago, IL. (Jun. 13, 2013)
Clay Countryman spoke at the 5th Annual Gulf States ASC Conference June 22, 2013 in New Orleans, LA. (Jun. 10, 2013)
Gregory D. Frost, James R. Raines, Clay Countryman, Emily Black Grey, Lydia H. Toso, Judith Giorlando presented at the Louisiana Hospital Association's 2013 Mental Health Law Upd (May. 09, 2013)
Sunset on the Horizon - The Impending Expiration of the Stark EHR Exceptions (Apr. 10, 2013)
Lydia Toso spoke at "Medical Records" in New Orleans, LA, on April 10, 2013. (Apr. 10, 2013)
OIG Issues Warning to Hospitals and Other Providers In Special Fraud Alert on Physician-Owned Distributorships for Implantable Medical Devices (Apr. 01, 2013)
E. Fredrick Preis, Jr. presented "Legal Implications of Social Media use in Aging Services" at the AHLA LTC and the Law Conference, February 26, 2013 in Austin, Texas. (Feb. 25, 2013)
OCR Finalizes Provisions to the HIPAA Enforcement Rule in the HIPAA Megarule To Address Liability and Civil Money Penalties for HIPAA Violations (Jan. 30, 2013)
Another Band-Aid for Medicare Reimbursement: The Fiscal Cliff 'Doc Fix' (Jan. 28, 2013)
Gregory D. Frost, Robert Atkinson, Clay Countryman, Emily Black Grey, Eric Landry presented at "Business Health Law" on January 24, 2013 at Louisiana Hospital Association. (Jan. 24, 2013)
HHS Issues HIPAA Omnibus Rule (Jan. 18, 2013)
Sixteen BSW Attorneys Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers, Three Rising Stars (Jan. 03, 2013)
Trade Secret Protection in the Healthcare Industry - Fact or Fiction? (Dec. 07, 2012)
Gregory Frost, Clay Countryman, presented on Advanced Compliance Updates on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Louisiana Hospital Association Conference Center. (Dec. 05, 2012)
Realignment in the Age of Healthcare Reform – Part I – Not-For Profit and Service District Hospitals (Nov. 05, 2012)
Gregory D. Frost, and Clay Countryman spoke at the 2012 Louisiana HIPAA & EHR Conference on October 29 and 30 in Baton Rouge. Event information can be found here. (Oct. 29, 2012)
2012 Louisiana Primary Care Association, Post-Conference Sessions: Legal Responsibilities of Health Center Board Members (Oct. 20, 2012)
Evaluation and Valuation: Key Considerations When Analyzing a Public Health System Transaction (Sep. 05, 2012)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson Recognized by Best Lawyers (Aug. 22, 2012)
Crowdfunding: A New Opportunity to Raise Business Capital (Aug. 08, 2012)
Louisiana Supreme Court Affirms Constitutionality of the Medical Malpractice Cap on Damages for the First time in Nearly 20 Years (Jul. 12, 2012)
Affordable Care Act Found Constitutional by Supreme Court (Jun. 28, 2012)
BREAZEALE, SACHSE AND WILSON, L.L.P. RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE LARGEST HEALTHCARE TEAMS IN THE LOUISIANA AND THE COUNTRY (Jun. 22, 2012)
Clay Countryman spoke at the Gulf States ASC Conference on "Compliance Topics for ASCs" on June 19-20, 2013 in Ne Orleans. (Jun. 19, 2012)
Real Estate Leasing in the Healthcare Industry: Understanding the Stark and Anti-Kickback Laws (Jun. 11, 2012)
Physician Medicaid Supplemental Payments—Deadline for Initial Claims and Other Issues (Jun. 01, 2012)
CMS Changes to Conditions of Participation Are Effective July 16, 2012 (Jun. 01, 2012)
The $5 Million Question – Are You Complying with Section 6032 of the DRA? (May. 31, 2012)
Federal Appeals Court Overturns $45 Million Judgment Against Hospital Based On Stark Law Violations (Apr. 04, 2012)
Get Your 855s Ready – New Forms Are Up Just In Time for the CMS Revalidation Project (Mar. 01, 2012)
Gregory D. Frost presented at the 2012 Louisiana Health Law Information Seminar on February 13, 2012 at Louisiana Hospital Association. (Feb. 13, 2012)
Claims Data Sharing and HIPAA Privacy Compliance: Key Components for ACOs and Other Provider Networks (Feb. 03, 2012)
OIG Issues Favorable Opinion on Online Medical Information Sharing and Referral Database Service (Jan. 03, 2012)
Physician Non-Compete Agreements - Are They Enforceable in Louisiana? (Jan. 02, 2012)
Lydia Toso spoke at "Medical Malpractice Guide to Misdiagnosis Cases" at National Business Institute in New Orleans, LA. (Dec. 08, 2011)
Doug Williams presented a seminar to the Capital Area Medical Society regarding “The Defendable Medical Record.” (Nov. 16, 2011)
Clay Countryman spoke at the Greater Baton Rouge New Car Dealers Association on Health Care Reform legislation. (Nov. 10, 2011)
Doug Williams presented a seminar to the Lafayette Parish Medical Society regarding “The Defendable Medical Record.” (Nov. 03, 2011)
Gregory D. Frost, Judith Giorlando, and Clay Countryman spoke at "Health Law Symposium" Louisiana Hospital Association (Nov. 01, 2011)
Judith Giorlando spoke at the "Legal Aspects of: Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE)" at Louisiana Hospital Association. (Oct. 25, 2011)
Emily Black Grey and Gregory D. Frost spoke at the 2011 Louisiana HIPAA & EHR Conference. (Oct. 19, 2011)
Emily Black Grey spoke on EMTALA And Enforcement Actions. Presented at the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Health Care Reform Conference. (Oct. 07, 2011)
OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Neurology Telemedicine Arrangement (Sep. 04, 2011)
Judith Giorlando spoke on “Legal Aspects of OPPE and FPPE”, Louisiana Hospital Association. (Sep. 01, 2011)
Gregory D. Frost spoke at "HIM Legislative Update Teleconference" Louisiana Hospital Association. (Aug. 01, 2011)
Judith Giorlando spoke on "Legal Considerations in the Peer Review Process" at the Medical Staff Credentialing Basic Training Boot Camp. (Jul. 27, 2011)
Gregory D. Frost spoke at "Summer Conference" Louisiana Hospital Association. (Jul. 20, 2011)
Gregory D. Frost spoke at "Advanced Compliance" Louisiana Hospital Association. (Jun. 14, 2011)
Emily Black Grey, Gregory D. Frost and Lydia H. Toso spoke on Mental Health Issues in EMTALA, presented at the Louisiana Hospital Association's Mental Health Law Update conference. (Mar. 15, 2011)
Gregory D. Frost spoke at "Winter Symposium" Louisiana Hospital Association. (Feb. 01, 2011)
Medical Equipment: Component Parts: What Are They? (Feb. 01, 2011)
Gregory D. Frost spoke at "Community Benefit—Additional Requirements for Charitable Hospitals in Healthcare Reform", Louisiana Chapter Healthcare Financial Management Association—January 2011 (Jan. 27, 2011)
CMS Seeks Comment on How EMTALA Should Apply to Inpatients and Hospitals with Specialized Capabilities (Jan. 02, 2011)
Emily Black Grey and Gregory D. Frost spoke at the 2010 Louisiana HIPAA & EHR Conference. (Nov. 08, 2010)
Judith W. Giorlando spoke at the Louisiana Hospital Association's 21st ANNUAL HEALTH LAW SYMPOSIUM held on November 3 & 4, 2010 on Current Legal Issues in Hospital Medical Staff Practices. (Nov. 03, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "HIT and Meaningful Use for Physicians," St. Francis Medical Center Medical Staff Annual Meeting (Nov. 02, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "Healthcare Organization's Role In Formatting Public Policy", Southeast Louisiana Chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives (Oct. 10, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "Records Retention", Louisiana Psychological Association (Oct. 09, 2010)
Judith W. Giorlando spoke on October 8, 2010 at Louisiana Hospital Association's Credentialing Boot Camp on "Legal Considerations in the Peer Review Process". (Oct. 08, 2010)
CMS’ Stark Self-Disclosure Protocols: The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of the New Process (Sep. 03, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "Fraud and Abuse Update—Compliance After Health Care Reform", Homecare Association of Louisiana (Sep. 02, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "How to Survive RAC and other Audits", 2010 EMS Southern Regional Conference (Sep. 01, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "3048 For Rural Hospitals: An Overview", 8th Annual Mid-South CAH Conference 2010 (Aug. 03, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "Department of Justice Collection Activities on Infusion, Blood Administration and Lithotripsy", 2010 Summer Institute of Louisiana Chapter of Healthcare Financial Management (Aug. 01, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "HIPAA In-Service Training", Louisiana Healthcare Quality Forum (Aug. 01, 2010)
Healthcare Reform Adds New Requirements for Charitable Hospitals (Aug. 01, 2010)
CMS Unveils Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: New Disclosure Requirements Clarified (Jul. 03, 2010)
Grandfathered Health Plans Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Maintaining Grandfathered Status Under the Interim Rules (Jul. 02, 2010)
Producer Compensation, Rebates/Inducements and Value-Added Services (Jul. 01, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "Legal Duties, Responsibilities and Liabilities of a Non-Profit Organization's Officers and Directors ", 2010 Louisiana Primary Care Association's Annual Conference (Jun. 02, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "Non-Profit Hospitals in Healthcare Reform," Louisiana Healthcare Reform Conference (Jun. 01, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "Legislative Update", Louisiana Health Information Management Association (Apr. 01, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "Implementing HITECH Privacy Changes", BSW Solutions, LLC Teleconference Workgroup Series (Mar. 02, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "HIPAA Presentation", Rapides Regional Medical Center (Mar. 01, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost spoke on "Louisiana Health Information Law Seminar", BSW Solutions, LLC (Feb. 01, 2010)
GINA: Protecting Genetic Information (Feb. 01, 2010)
Gregory D. Frost and Judith Giorlando spoke at "Compliance Program Basics" at Louisiana Hospital Association Conference Center in Baton Rouge, LA. (Jan. 13, 2010)
Recent First Circuit Ruling Could Mean Tax Refunds for Healthcare Providers (Jan. 01, 2010)
Allegations Of Driving An Ambulance Too Slowly Are Within The Scope Of The Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act (Dec. 02, 2009)
The Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Has Held that the Louisiana Patient’s Compensation Fund’s Filing Fee is Constitutional (Dec. 01, 2009)
Scott N. Hensgens elected by partnership as Managing Partner of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P.—July 2009 (Jul. 01, 2009)
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. has been included among a select group of law firms receiving recognition from the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) (Jun. 04, 2009)
When Should Hospitals Report Crime? (Jun. 01, 2009)
6th Circuit Decision Broadens Scope of EMTALA and Liability for Hospitals (May. 02, 2009)
Recent FMLA Changes Affect Healthcare Providers (Jan. 03, 2009)
Judith Giorlando spoke on “Legal Considerations in the Peer Review Process” Credentialing Update, Louisiana Hospital Association (Dec. 01, 2008)
Judith Giorlando spoke on “Medical Staff/Credentialing Update” Health Law Symposium, Louisiana Hospital Association (Nov. 02, 2008)
Judith Giorlando spoke on “Peer Review under Louisiana Law Protecting & Disclosing Peer Review Records” Louisiana Society of Medical Staff Services (Nov. 01, 2008)
OIG Releases 2009 Work Plan (Oct. 01, 2008)
Landmark Peer Review Ruling – Fifth Circuit Reverses Poliner (Sep. 03, 2008)
Gregory Frost spoke on "The Impact of Ethics Reform on Rural Hospitals" at the 2008 Annual Meeting and Summer Conference of the Louisiana Hospital Association July 21-23, 2008 in Orange Beach, AL. (Jul. 22, 2008)
LDEQ Initiates Unannounced Compliance Inspections (May. 01, 2008)
Evanston–A Departure from Structural Remedies (Apr. 01, 2008)
LaCoste v. Pendleton Methodist Hospital, LLC and the Futility of the Coleman Factors (Oct. 02, 2007)
Supreme Court Again Rules a Patient's Injury Falls Outside the Medical Malpractice Act (Aug. 01, 2007)