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Provided by Gary S Qualls
Gary Qualls is a partner in the firm's Policy and Regulatory practice. He focuses his practice on representing healthcare clients. He litigates, arbitrates, and mediates healthcare disputes, including disputes involving the following issues: certificate of need; licensing and certification; payment and reimbursement; HIPAA; contracts of all types; medical staff privileges; EMTALA; and civil monetary penalties. He provides a broad range of legal services to the following types of providers: hospital systems; nursing facilities; adult care facilities; continuing care retirement facilities; home health and hospice agencies; dialysis providers; clinical laboratories; physician groups; and other healthcare providers.
Member of American Arbitration Association's roster of neutrals (Certified for Healthcare Arbitrator Panel and Commercial Arbitrator Panel)
Member of American Health Law Association roster of neutrals (Approved Arbitrator and Mediator)
Member of American Health Law Association since 1991
Member of North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys (Past President and Past Board Member)
North Carolina Bar Association, Administrative Law Section (prior special committee appointments pertaining to contested case hearings)
Co-organizer for Southeastern Health Planning Symposia since 2007
Member of the Wake County Bar Association
Member of the Federal Bar Association since 2015
Chair of American Health Law Association Dispute Resolution Service Council
“Agencies Propose Rules to Implement No Surprises Act Federal IDR Process,” Employee Benefit Plan Review, January 2022
Duke University School of Law (Womble Scholarship Recipient)
J.D.
1989
University of North Carolina at Asheville (magna cum laude, Mortimer Kahn Scholarship Recipient, Mills Foundation Scholarship Recipient)
B.S.
1986
Provided by Chambers
Gary Qualls is particularly highlighted for his handling of Certificate-of-Need disputes, as well as advising on areas such as reimbursement and privacy litigation on behalf of a range of providers.