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William J. Roberts

Associate

(860) 251-5051
wroberts@goodwin.com
Hartford Office
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William J. Roberts is an associate in the Health Law Practice Group. He represents hospitals, tissue banks, clinical laboratories, behavioral health providers, home health agencies and organ procurement agencies. He regularly advises clients on patient privacy matters, medical staff and credentialing matters, and state and federal regulatory issues.

Distinctions

  • Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer Rising Star®: Health Care; 2011-2012
  • Law in Action Scholar, University of Wisconsin Law School
  • Dean's Academic Achievement Award, University of Wisconsin Law School
  • Wisconsin State Bar Academic Achievement Awards for Property, Legal Process, Administrative Law, and Conflicts of Law

Professional Affiliations

  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • American Bar Association, Health Law Section
  • Connecticut Bar Association, Health Law Section
  • Connecticut Hospital Association

Community Involvement

  • Farmington River Coordinating Committee, Treasurer
  • Fred D. Wish School Volunteer Tutor Program
  • Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation, Inc.: Security Deposit Clinic

Continuing Care Retirement Communities Regulation

Representation of continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) seeking regulatory approval, and matters relating to the day-to-day management of a CCRC and assisted living service agency.

Joint Ventures, Corporate Affiliations, Acquisitions and Reorganizations

Represent health care providers in connection with the development of joint ventures, corporate affiliations, acquisitions and reorganizations.

Publications

January 19, 2012  CMS Releases Proposed Reporting Requirements
January 11, 2012  CMS Publishes Guidance on Medicaid RAC Program
November 22, 2011  DSS Releases Proposed Medical Foundation Regulations
November 17, 2011  OCR Begins Pilot Phase of HIPAA Privacy and Security Audit Program
November 3, 2011  FINAL RULE: Medicare Program--Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Centers Patient Rights Conditions for Coverage
September 28, 2011  Are You Aware of and Affected by These DPH Scope of Practice Requests?
August 16, 2011  Health Law 2011 Legislative Update
August 8, 2011  Sample Workplace Violence Prevention Policy to Comply With New Connecticut Legislation
August 4, 2011  CMS Proposes to Extend the 3-Day DRG Window to Hospital-Owned and Hospital-Operated Physician Practices
July 11, 2011  OCR Proposes Significant Revisions to HIPAA Rules on Accounting of Disclosures
June 10, 2011  CMS Clarifies that State Medicaid Agencies Have Ability to Protect Same-Sex Couples
June 3, 2011  CMS Issues Final Rule on Denial of Medicaid Payments for "Hospital Acquired Conditions"
June 3, 2011  CMS Announces Proposed Changes to eRX Incentive Program
May 16, 2011  Be Wary Of Medical Companies Bearing Gifts
May 5, 2011  CMS Releases Final Rule on Telemedicine Credentialing and Privileging
April 1, 2011  Proposed Rules Regarding Accountable Care Organizations Issued
February 28, 2011  First-Ever Civil Monetary Penalties Imposed for Violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
January 14, 2011  Summary of Proposed Certificate of Need Regulations
December 28, 2010  Sample Hospital Patient Visitation Policy To Comply With New CMS Rules For Participation
November 15, 2010  Recent Settlement Demonstrates Pitfalls of Rewarding Physicians with Access to Hospital Facilities
September 21, 2010  The Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs: What You Need to Know.
August 13, 2010  June 2010 Connecticut Health Law Legislative Update
August 10, 2010  HHS Announces Proposed HIPAA Rules
July 19, 2010  Health Care Reform Impact On The Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industries
May 21, 2010  Summary of PPACA Grants, Demonstration Projects and Other Funding Opportunities
April 28, 2010  Health Care Reform: Compliance Implications
December 8, 2009  Recent Modifications to HIPAA's Breach Notification and Enforcement Rules
October 28, 2009  Recent Law Modifies Connecticut HIV Testing Consent Requirements
August 14, 2009  Recent Law Establishes Medical Foundation Option for Hospitals and Health Systems
June 17, 2009  Recent Law Modifies Office of Health Care Access Certificate of Need Statutes
January 29, 2009  Waiver of Required Minimum Distributions for 2009
December 17, 2008  Retirement Plan Limitations 2007 - 2009
Fall 2007  An Irish Lesson for Empowering America's Part-Time Work Force: ERISA and the Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act, 2001

Practice Areas

Industries & Featured Services

Education

  • University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 2008, with honors
  • Colby College, B.A., 2002, with high honors

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut
  • Wisconsin
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