Bio

Erin Whaley represents health care providers and payers on the full spectrum of legal issues they confront on a daily basis. Her regulatory experience includes advising clients on compliance with the plethora of federal laws that govern the health care industry, including Stark, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), the False Claims Act, and HIPAA, as well as state laws including state licensure, corporate practice of medicine, and certificates of need. In addition to proactively addressing compliance needs and structuring transactions to comply with the complex regulatory framework, she assists clients with investigations and resolving compliance concerns. Erin’s understanding of the health care landscape allows her to provide valuable advice and guidance on significant corporate matters such as mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracting, physician contracting, and joint venture opportunities. She works closely with her clients to understand their business objectives and help them meet those objectives while remaining compliant with the law. As a complement to her traditional health care practice, Erin has developed a niche focus in health information technology. Her health IT experience includes representing providers in the negotiation of various health IT contracts involving, among other things, electronic health records, revenue cycle management, population health, and telehealth. She also represents health IT companies on corporate and regulatory issues, including customer contracting, joint ventures, funding opportunities, privacy and security compliance (including HIPAA and state laws), AKS compliance, and compliance with various state laws, including corporate practice of medicine and telehealth. Her experience representing both providers and IT vendors gives her unique insights that benefit her clients. Erin has co-authored many publications on health care-related topics and has been featured in various news publications based on her deep knowledge of the industry and the laws and regulations that govern it.