Overview » Advises employers, health plans, health insurance issuers, third party administrators, pharmacy benefit managers, brokers and other entities involved with health care on compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, Medicare Secondary Payor rules, the Internal Revenue Code, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform), and other Federal and State health care mandates Representative Experience » Extensive experience in advising employers and health care vendors on wellness programs and compliance with the HIPAA Non-discrimination Rules, the ADA and the ADAAA, and compliance with the Mental Health Parity Act and the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA) » Counsels Covered Entities and Business Associates on HIPAA Privacy and Security requirements including the revisions to HIPAA made by the HITECH Act » Counsels Covered Entities and Business Associates on data security and breach notification responsibilities and requirements under HIPAA and Minnesota law » Advises employers on various Federal and State laws affecting on-site clinics for employees » Knowledgeable on Federal and State Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) requirements » Negotiates third party administrator, HMO, and pharmacy benefit manager contracts » Advises employers and vendors on compliance for cafeteria plans, disability plans, life insurance plans, vacation and sick leave policies, and other welfare benefits » Former in-house counsel for Minnesota-based HMO, PPO and third party administrator, working with self-funded and insured employers, hospital systems, clinics, and pharmacy benefit managers on compliance and contracting issues Recognition University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute Policy Fellows Program Associations & Pro Bono Minnesota State Bar Association » Employee Benefits Section » Health Law Section Children's Law Center » Volunteer Attorney |