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John R Hickman

John R Hickman

USA 2026

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John is a pioneer in compliance issues for employer-sponsored health plans. His clients include large employers, insurers, TPAs, financial institutions, and HSA service providers. His 25-plus years of experience with HSAs, consumer directed health care, the ACA, and HIPAA enable him to spot issues and opportunities that save his clients money and avoid long-term administrative headaches.

Career

Leader, firm’s Health & Welfare Plans Group; former adjunct professor of law, Emory University.

Professional Memberships

American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, Fellow; Employers Council on Flexible Compensation board and Technical Advisory Committee.

Publications

Co-author, “Cafeteria Plans Manual,” “Health Care Reform,” “HIPAA Portability and Privacy,” and “Consumer-Driven Health Care.”

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Georgia

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John Hickman is well known in the health benefits arena for his extensive experience in handling ERISA and HIPAA matters.

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  • John Hickman is an excellent attorney.

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