I bring a unique combination of experience to healthcare arbitration that few can match.
With 30+ years as a healthcare attorney and CEO of several IPAs/ACOs, I bridge the gap between legal theory and operational reality. My expertise spans managed care contracting, medical practice employment disputes, reimbursement mechanisms, and EHR implementation/compliance/integration/disputes and data breaches. As a seasoned arbitrator, I’ve presided over multi-million-dollar disputes, bringing a deep understanding of the financial and regulatory pressures facing today’s healthcare organizations.
My arbitration philosophy centers on procedural fairness and efficiency. I believe in giving all parties a full opportunity to present their case while actively managing the timeline to avoid unnecessary delays and costs.
To prepare for arbitration, I review the arbitration agreement, understand the applicable rules that apply (like AAA) and then I study the parties’ briefs and validate their positions
I listen carefully to the lawyers and their clients, as they know their case and the underlying facts and the law, and I try to formulate a path for resolution.
I set ground rules from the outset through comprehensive preliminary hearing scheduling orders.
I step in to ensure neither party abuses the process. No fishing expeditions. No unnecessary delays.
My decisions are grounded in both legal precedent and operational reality.
You can expect a timely, well-reasoned award that addresses the critical issues in dispute. My goal is to provide a clear, executable resolution based on the facts and the law, one that can withstand judicial review, if necessary.
I pride myself on being decisive and focused, allowing both sides to move forward with certainty.
