Conrad Meyer

Conrad Meyer

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Conrad Meyer is a special partner in charge of the health care practice group at the Law Firm of Chaffe McCall in New Orleans, Louisiana. He focuses his practice on advising healthcare providers on healthcare regulatory compliance and healthcare litigation. Conrad has advised a wide range of healthcare providers including national and regional hospital systems, physician group practices, acute care hospitals, diagnostic imaging facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, physical therapy providers, nursing homes, pharmacies, and healthcare management companies. In addition, he has worked with clients in the healthcare industry to structure joint ventures and other transactions to promote business objectives that are in compliance with specific healthcare laws and regulations, such as the Stark Law and the Federal and state anti-kickback statues, Medicare and Medicaid coverage and reimbursement requirements, licensure and accreditation requirements, and the HIPAA privacy and security regulations. In addition to his regulatory/compliance practice, Mr. Meyer has defended hospitals and providers in medical malpractice litigation as well as prosecuted litigation for those same providers involving reimbursement issues with third party payors.

Mr. Meyer received his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi in Oxford and his law degree from Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans. In addition, Mr. Meyer received a Master of Health Administration from Tulane University’s School of Public Health. Prior to entering the legal profession, Mr. Meyer was an administrator for a private hospital in Louisiana. He is a frequent author and lecturer on legal issues involving healthcare regulatory/compliance and litigation issues. He is on the executive Board of the Health Law Section of the American Bar Association, a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, the Health Law Section of the American Bar Association, the Louisiana Society of Hospital Attorneys and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

2011 Aug 29
On August 29, 2011, Conrad Meyer, Special Partner in Chaffe McCall's Healthcare Section, was a guest speaker for the Tulane University Medical Residents on Medical Malpractice Avoidance. Mr. Meyer spoke with the TUMC OB/Pediatric residents on best practices to limit their exposure to medical malpractice actions including documentation, relationship with nursing staff, proper history/physical of patients, and how to handle adverse outcomes to mitigate a potential malpractice action. You can obtain a copy of Mr. Meyer's presentation by clicking on this link.

2011 June 16
On June 16, 2011, Conrad Meyer, special partner in Chaffe McCall's Healthcare Section, presented a program on "What is Meaningful Use?" and how it will affect healthcare providers looking to enroll in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program offered by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Mr. Meyer also discussed the differences in EHR versus Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and their affects on regulatory issues. The audience consisted of group practice administrators, medical records custodians and medical record retrieval companies. A copy of the materials related to the seminar can be found at this link.

2011 June 1 On June 1, 2011, Conrad Meyer, special partner at Chaffe McCall's health care practice group, was appointed to the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) Leadership Development Program (LDP) in 2011 for the Hospitals and Health Systems (HHS) Practice Group. This appointment is a special honor through AHLA and Mr. Meyer was selected into the LDP from a pool of over fifty (50) attorneys from across the country. The LDP is a special program that allows participants to be involved in the leadership of the AHLA and interact with healthcare colleagues and clients from across the country on health law issues.

2011 May 1 Local executive earns top healthcare management credential
CHICAGO, [May 1, 2011] — Conrad Meyer, JD MHA FACHE, Healthcare attorney at Chaffe McCall, New Orleans, Louisiana, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders.
      “Because healthcare management ultimately affects the people in our communities, it is critically important to have a standard of excellence promoted by a professional organization,” says Thomas C. Dolan, PhD, FACHE, CAE, president and chief executive officer of ACHE. “By becoming an ACHE Fellow and simultaneously earning board certification from ACHE, healthcare leaders can show that they are committed to providing high-quality service to their patients and community.”
      Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development. In fact, only 8,500 healthcare executives hold this distinction. To obtain Fellow status, candidates must fulfill multiple requirements, including passing a comprehensive examination, meeting academic and experiential criteria, earning continuing education credits and demonstrating professional/community involvement. Fellows are also committed to ongoing professional development and undergo recertification every three years.
      Mr. Meyer is privileged to use the FACHE credential, which signifies board certification in healthcare management and ACHE Fellow status.
      The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of more than 30,000 healthcare executives who lead our nation’s hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. ACHE is known for its prestigious credentialing and educational programs and its annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership, which draws more than 4,500 participants each year. ACHE is also known for its journal, the Journal of Healthcare Management, and magazine, Healthcare Executive, as well as ground-breaking research and career development and public policy programs. ACHE's publishing division, Health Administration Press, is one of the largest publishers of books and journals on all aspects of health services management in addition to textbooks for use in college and university courses. Through such efforts, ACHE works toward its goal of being the premier professional society for healthcare leaders by providing exceptional value to its members.

2011 May 1 On May 1, 2011, Conrad Meyer, special partner in Chaffe McCall's Healthcare section published an article in the Louisiana Medical News regarding the new proposed regulations from CMS on Accountable Care Organization (ACO). The article focused on the basic requirements CMS intends to dictate regarding ACO formation, structure, delivery, monitoring and reimbursement to ACOs under the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). A copy of Mr. Meyer's article can be downloaded from this link.

2011 April 28 On April 28, 2011, Conrad Meyer, special partner in Chaffe McCall's Healthcare section published an article in the ABA Health Law E-Source Special Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Edition on CMS' proposed waivers for application of the fraud and abuse laws. The proposed waivers are imperative in CMS' plan to implement the ACO program, which is part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program. A copy of the article can be found at this link.

2011 April 8
On April 8, 2011, Conrad Meyer, special partner in Chaffe McCall's healthcare section, presented a seminar on current issues involving fraud and abuse at the Louisiana Medical Group Managers Association's (LMGMA) 2011 Annual Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mr. Meyer's presentation focused on the changes to the Fraud and Abuse laws post enactment of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on March 23, 2010. In particular, the removal of the intent based provision contained in the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) as well as the new provisions regarding identification of "overpayments" from Medicare. In addition to the changes to the Fraud and Abuse laws post PPACA, Mr. Meyer discussed key issues in the audit landscape from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and what the future holds for physician practices regarding the audit landscape. Specifically, the move of CMS toward the use of Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and the move toward combating fraud and abuse with Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs). The seminar was attended by group practice administrators from across the State of Louisiana. The LMGMA is the premier annual conference for medical group managers from across the state. A copy of Mr. Meyer's presentation can be downloaded by clicking this link.

2011 April 8
On April 8, 2011, the American Bar Association (ABA) Healthlaw Section E-Source published an article written by Conrad Meyer, special partner in Chaffe McCall's healthcare section, on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule requiring states to implement policies for payment adjustments for provider preventable conditions. The ABA Healthlaw E-Source is a national publication that receives thousands of downloads/hits each month from members and healthcare professionals across the country. A copy of the April ABA Healthlaw E-Source can be found at this link. A copy of Mr. Meyer's article located in the ABA Healthlaw E-Source for April 2011 can be found at this link

2011 March 28 On March 28, 2011, Conrad Meyer, Special Partner in Chaffe McCall's Health Care Section, was the honorary guest speaker for the Tulane Medical School Pediatric and Obstetric Residents professionalism series. Mr. Meyer spoke to the residents regarding current issues on Fraud and Abuse as well as best practices to avoid medical malpractice suits. The director of the Tulane Medical School Pediatric and Obstetric Residents professionalism series has requested that Mr. Meyer produce for the Tulane Peds/OB residents a four part series that will be presented throughout the school year to include a Contracting 101 seminar, Fraud and Abuse seminar, Med/Mal Avoidance seminar, and finally a Malprescribing seminar.

2011 March In March of 2011, Conrad Meyer, Special Partner in Chaffe McCall's Health Care Section, presented a three part series on fundamentals of physician and hospital representation to Loyola Law Students as part of the Law School's Skills program. The series was well attended and dealt with numerous topics that an attorney might face as counsel for a physician or hospital.

2011 March 25 On March 25, 2011, the Louisiana Hospital Association (LHA) published an article in LHA`s Impact Lawbrief written by Conrad Meyer, special partner in Chaffe McCall`s Healthcare Section, on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule requiring states to implement policies for payment adjustments for provider preventable conditions. LHA`s Impact Lawbrief is a monthly newsletter that the LHA circulates amongst its members which include numerous facilities and hospitals throughout the state of Louisiana. A copy of the LHA Impact Lawbrief along with Mr. Meyer`s article can be found here.

2011 March Conrad Meyer, Special Partner in Chaffe McCall's Health Care Section, was recently published in the Louisiana Medical News in March of 2011 regarding the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) new screening requirements. CMS recently issued a final rule on February 2, 2011, dictating the various screening requirements it plans to roll out for new Medicare provider enrollees. Mr. Meyer's article detailed the provisions of CMS' final rule on what providers can expect with the new screening requirements. The Louisiana Medical News is a specialty newspaper that is distributed to all Louisiana physicians and health care facilities throughout the State of Louisiana. Its primary focus is to update health care providers and facilities with the latest health care news and regulatory issues that impact both their profession and business.   You can find a copy of Mr. Meyer's article at this link. Mr. Meyer can be contacted at either cmeyer@chaffe.com or 504-585-7067

2011 Feb 23 On February 23, 2011, Conrad Meyer, Special Partner in Chaffe McCall's Health Care Section, presented a seminar on fundamentals of representing Physicians and Hospitals for the American Bar Association's Health Law Section at their premier Emerging Issues conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The seminar was attended by over one hundred health care lawyers and professionals interested in learning the basics of representing physicians and hospitals. Mr. Meyer covered diverse topics in representing physicians including fraud and abuse, licensure, regulatory, reimbursement, employment issues to name just a few. A copy of Mr. Meyer's presentation can be found at this link. Mr. Meyer can be contacted at either cmeyer@chaffe.com or 504-585-7067.

2010 Nov 22
Conrad Meyer, Special Partner in Chaffe McCall's Health Care Section, was invited to be the guest speaker at Tulane School of Medicine's Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Resident forum to discuss contracting basics for physicians coming out of residency. Mr. Meyer discussed key aspects of contract review including various compensation arrangements typically seen in Hospital and group contracts; termination provisions, duties and scope of contracts, call coverage issues, partnership provisions for groups, bonus structures, confidentiality and non-compete issues that physicians would see in their contracts. The discussion was well attended by about 20 residents of Tulane's Med/Peds residency program. You can find Mr. Meyer's presentation on contracts 101 by clicking on this link.

2010 Nov 18
Conrad Meyer, Special Partner in Chaffe McCall's Health Care Section, was invited to be the guest speaker at Cornerstone Hospital's physician appreciation dinner. Mr. Meyer spoke to over 30 physicians on the new health care reform bill, The Affordable Care Act, and its provisions affecting physician's ancillary revenue sources. The discussion included an analysis of the Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and the extinguishment of the Whole Hospital exception for physician ownership interests in specialty hospitals. Mr. Meyer was able to show physicians additional avenues to pursue for ancillary revenue in light of the provisions contained in the Affordable Care Act.

2010 Nov 4 On November 3, 2010, Conrad Meyer, Special Partner in Health Care Section of Chaffe McCall, presented, at the request of the Louisiana Hospital Association (LHA), a seminar on the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) its legislative history, current requirements for hospitals, potential areas to address a hospital's EMTALA exposure and current EMTALA case law. Since 2008 EMTALA has undergone some changes via the Center's for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) State Operations Manual. Mr. Meyer addresses the updated changes to EMTALA and how hospitals should prepare themselves to limit their liability for EMTALA violations. Mr. Meyer's EMTALA presentation was in conjunction with the LHA's 21st annual Health Law Symposium where Mr. Meyer has been a regular speaker for the past five years. The LHA's Health Law Symposium is an annual event that attracts hospital administrators, general counsel for hospitals and hospital systems, and other hospital operations executives from across Louisiana. This year, Mr. Meyer presented his EMTALA presentation in front of seventy (70) attendees from across the State of Louisiana. Click here for presentation

2010 Oct 4 On October 4, 2010, Conrad Meyer, Special Partner in Health Care Section of Chaffe McCall, presented a seminar on the Affordable Care Act (ACA): Its effects on hospitals and physicians to the Case Managers Association of Texas. Mr. Meyer discussed the role of ACA and its policies of reimbursement/coverage that will be implemented by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) over the next several years. Specifically, he focused on the various regulatory provisions that will affect these providers in the near future as well as the current business trends post ACA. Over 250 Case Managers were in attendance representing Hospitals, ASCs, Specialty Facilities, and a wide range of provider organizations. Click here for presentation

2010 July 27

Conrad Meyer presents to the Louisiana Hospital Association Annual Conference - Hospital/Physician Integration post Health Care Reform.

2010 March

2010 March - Presentation to LHA Rural Leadership Forum

2009

2009 Disruptive Practitioners/New 2009 TJC Standards & Defending Drugs Charges and Avoiding Malprescribing

2009

2009 Telemedicine: The Technology is Here!

2008 Sept

2008 September Impact Lawbrief Article

2008

2008 Award Pro Bono 100 Hours Volunteered

2008 Dec 4

Conrad Meyer honored by Pro Bono Project as 100+ hour volunteer for 2008
On December 4, 2008, Special Partner, Conrad Meyer, was honored by Pro Bono Project as having 100+ hour volunteer for 2008. The award is given to recipients who volunteer 100+ hours to Pro Bono Project and only a select few receive this recognition each year. In 2008, Conrad was responsible for chairing and producing the first annual NOBA Young Lawyers/Harrahs Casino Poker Tournament benefiting Pro Bono Project. The event raised over $12,000 in funding for Pro Bono Project and was attended by numerous lawyers/judges. Conrad put numerous hours into getting the project supported by Harrahs and approved by the Louisiana State Police.   In addition, Conrad was equally helpful in securing sponsorships for the event. The event represented a first for the NOBA Young Lawyers in partnering with Harrahs Casino in putting on this worthwhile event.

2008 Nov 6

Conrad Meyer and Phil Sherman gave a Telemedicine presentation to the 19th Annual Health Law Symposium of the Louisiana Hospital Association on November 6, 2008.

2008 Sept 26

Conrad Meyer and Lauren Venturatos Sharples published in the September 2008 issue of the Louisiana Hospital Association's IMPACT Lawbrief Newsletter, The Medical Peer Review Privilege in Adkins v. Christie.

2008 May 30

Conrad Meyer published an article in both the ABA Health Law E-Source and the Louisiana Hospital Association's IMPACT Lawbrief on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reversal of Judge Lance Africk`s ruling in the Kadlec case.

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