Atty. Somer Hayes
Somer Hayes concentrates her practice on complex regulatory and transactional matters in the health industry. She counsels health care providers and organizations on a broad range of regulatory, operational, compliance and transactional matters and regularly advises on the corporate practice of medicine, fee splitting, and state and federal privacy and fraud and abuse laws.
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Somer Hayes is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on health care. Admitted to practice in Texas (2013). Educated at SMU Dedman School of Law J.D. cum laude; Member, SMU Science & Technology Law Review (—) and The University of Texas at Arlington B.S. (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association, Health Law Section •Member, American Health Lawyers Association •Member, Dallas Bar Association, Health Law Section. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Somer Hayes concentrates her practice on complex regulatory and transactional matters in the health industry
- She counsels health care providers and organizations on a broad range of regulatory, operational, compliance and transactional matters and regularly advises on the corporate practice of medicine, fee splitting, and state and federal privacy and fraud and abuse laws
- Somer helps structure health-industry joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions in tandem with GT corporate attorneys
- Somer conducts regulatory due diligence and diligence remediation efforts in connection with transaction involving hospitals, hospital districts, certified non-profit health care organizations, management services organizations, physician groups, long-term care providers, assisted living facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, ambulatory surgery centers and other health industry clients
- She advises clients as they navigate issues related to the Stark Law, state and federal anti-kickback statutes, HIPAA, HITECH, and Medicare and Medicaid billing, enrollment and changes of ownership
- Somer advises clients on licensing, accreditation and corporate governance
- Somer regularly drafts and negotiates management services agreements, operating agreements and employment agreements
- She advises on telemedicine and telehealth and has represented practitioners in professional liability matters and licensing board investigations
- Somer has advised on No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage compliance
- She has experience advising on utilization review regulations and licensing requirements, the URAC accreditation process, and health care claims repricing
- She has advised health care payers entering the provider space regarding corporate practice of medicine and regulatory compliance
- Prior to entering private practice, Somer worked as a registered nurse in various hospital and outpatient settings
- She has broad experience with both the clinical elements of the health care industry as well as the practical business elements of providing those clinical services in a highly-regulated environment
- Concentrations •Health care regulatory compliance •Health industry mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships •Corporate practice of medicine •Medicare and Medicaid participation and compliance •Stark Law, physician self-referrals and false claims •State and federal anti-kickback statutes •Corporate formation, governance, and restructuring Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2018-2023
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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