David E. Schweighoefer

David is a highly experienced health care attorney who advises numerous clients regarding regulatory and corporate compliance program development, patient rights, informed consent policies, and procedure development. He has extensive knowledge designing and implementing Stark-compliant physician compensation programs, employment and recruitment contracts, and corporate compliance programs. David advises hospital providers on HCQIA Fair Hearing procedures, compliance audits for HIPAA, and HITECH regulations. He creates procedures for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, as well as breach notification policies for providers.

David has helped facilities and providers to operate successfully in changing regulatory environments, and achieve and maintain regulatory compliance with the Joint Commission Standards, AOA, CMS, ODMH, and the Ohio Department of Health. He also interprets Medicare Physician Fee Schedule issues and provides RAC audit compliance and overpayment recovery and appeal advice. He has experience in the design, development, and implementation of behavioral medicine services, as well as new construction and renovation of inpatient and outpatient programs. Prior to law school, David worked as a CEO at hospitals in Milwaukee and Northeast Ohio, and also served as the COO of a multi-hospital regional system.