Experience and Credentials

I’ve handled complex healthcare disputes as Chair, Sole Arbitrator, and Panel Member — delivering timely resolutions without sacrificing thoroughness or fairness.

Arbitration Experience

Payor / Provider Disputes

Medical necessity, level of care & reimbursement
Multi-million-dollar ERISA & breach of contract
340B Drug Pricing Program reimbursement
Underpayment & down-coding of ED claims
Prompt payment law violations

Employment & Physician Partnership Breakups

Physician / partner / shareholder vs. medical groups
Wrongful termination cases

Fraud & Breach of Contract

MSO / provider group fraud disputes
Vendor and aggregator disputes

Vendor vs. Healthcare Technology

EHR implementation, performance & migration
Data breach cases
Termination & unwinding of vendor relationships

Securities (FINRA)

Cryptocurrency disputes
Options trading (including iron condor)
Investment advisor fraud
Wrongful termination in financial services

Outcomes: Cases have resulted in settlements, desk review rulings, and full evidentiary hearings.

Credentials

Education

Harvard School of Public HealthMPH · 1985

Washington College of LawJD · 1984

Brandeis UniversityBA, Political Science · 1981

Training & Certifications

Harvard Law School — Trained Healthcare Mediator (1998)

AAA / AHLA / FINRA — Trained Healthcare & Dispute Resolution Arbitrator

AAA Advanced Training: Process Essentials, Impartiality, Best Practices, Award Writing

Bar Admissions

MassachusettsActive

FloridaActive

Panel Memberships

American Arbitration Association (AAA)

American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA)

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Speaking & Publications

Comprehensive Primary Care Capitation: Lessons Learned & InsightsRhode Island · 2020

The Evolving Provider MarketMA Health Care Cost Trends · 2016

ACO Development Case Study: Improving Physician EngagementMedicare Advantage Symposium · 2013

Risk Adjustment and Impact on ProvidersAHLA Medicare & Medicaid Institute · 2012