Scott B. Shanker
Scott Shanker focuses his national healthcare practice on solving complex healthcare regulatory, compliance and operational issues to help healthcare provider organizations achieve their business objectives. For more than 20 years, Scott has advised a wide range of healthcare provider clients including, without limitation, hospitals and health systems, specialty physician practices, and private equity-backed healthcare companies. He also has experience serving as outside general counsel to several healthcare companies who lean on Scott to make valuable day-to-day decisions covering critical regulatory and business matters.
Scott advises clients on ensuring compliance with federal and state fraud and abuse laws, including the physician self-referral prohibition commonly known as the Stark Law, as well as the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. He has experience advising clients on regulatory disclosures with federal agencies, such as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services self-disclosure protocol and the HHS Office for Civil Rights breach notification process.
Scott counsels clients on properly structuring different types of agreements, including professional service and employment agreements, co-management agreements, medical director and administrative services contracts, hardware and software license procurement contracts, as well as compliance plans and HIPAA policies. Scott also leads regulatory due diligence for clients entering pivotal transactions, helping to identify and resolve regulatory risks.
Memberships
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Tennessee Bar Association — Health Law Section, Chair of Executive Council (2022)
Memphis Bar Association — Health Law Section
American Bar Association
Representative Experience
Past Events
Media Mentions & Firm News
Additional News & Insights
Publications
- “Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Waivers Prove to be Useful Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic … But, Will They Last?” (co-author), Pro Te: Solutio, Vol. 13, No. 3 (August 2020).
- “CMS Proposes New Rule that Attempts to Align Certain Practical Realities with Stark Law Compliance” (co-author), Memphis Medical News (August 2015).
Presentations
- “Health Care Contracting 101,” Memphis Bar Association, Health Law Section (October 2020).
- “Healthcare Law 101 – Fraud and Abuse Fundamentals, Scenario-Based Training,” Memphis Bar Association, Health Law Section (October 2019).
- “From the Boardroom to the Big House? How Corporate Compliance and Government Regulations Keep You Safe,” Memphis Bar Association, Health Law Section (July 2016).
Accolades
Best Lawyers® — Memphis Health Care Law Lawyer of the Year (2020)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Health Care Law (2008-2023)
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2010-2016)