About Michael R. Callahan
A nationally recognized advisor to health care providers across the country, Michael Callahan provides deeply informed business and legal counseling in all areas of hospital-physician relations and health care regulatory compliance and governmental investigations, including the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), hospital licensure and accreditation standards. He is widely respected for his leading work on the Patient Safety Act from a regulatory compliance, policy and litigation standpoint, including the development of patient safety organizations (PSOs).
The knowledge to identify efficient and practical solutions
Health systems, hospitals and physician groups large and small across the country come to Michael for practical, real-world guidance and answers to challenging legal and operational issues, which he can provide quickly because of his many years of experience. He understands the reality of hospital quality, peer review, risk management and related operational legal and regulatory complexities and can rely on a large client base in order to provide better and comparative solutions.
Practice Focus
- Federal and state licensure and accreditation for hospitals and health systems
- Hospital-physician relations including contracts, bylaws, peer review investigation and hearings and related health care litigation
- PSOs and participating provider policies, compliance and litigation support
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and state departments of health surveys and investigations
- Assisting health systems with medical staff integration and hospital/medical staff disputes
News
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February 22, 2021
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October 8, 2020
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August 20, 2020
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April 27, 2020
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April 23, 2020
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January 29, 2020
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November 12, 2019
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April 25, 2019
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January 24, 2019
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Publications
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ContributorBiennial
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June 3, 2020
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August 8, 2019
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January 10, 2019
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July 23, 2018
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April 2017
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February 22, 2017
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September 29, 2016
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June 7, 2016
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Presentations and Events
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Presenter | Year In Review: Legal Developments Affecting MSPsOctober 5–8, 2020
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Presenter | COVID-19 NYS Executive Orders from a Legal PerspectiveSeptember 17–18, 2020
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Presenter | Physician Late Career Policies Under EEOC AttackSeptember 10–11, 2020
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PresenterJune 17, 2020
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PresenterJune 16, 2020
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PresenterJune 10, 2020
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PresenterJune 4, 2020
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Co-presenterMay 12, 2020
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PresenterApril 21, 2020
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