Robert W. Shaw

Robert Shaw has extensive experience in solving health care and tax challenges important to clients. He regularly handles complex restructuring, M&A work on the buyer side and seller side, Medicare and Medicaid audits, value-based care projects, tax planning and controversy, hospital joint ventures, employment agreements, corporate advice and regulatory compliance. He has represented clients in transactional matters across the country, including public companies, hospitals, accountable care organizations, private equity firms, and regional and national health care providers. Robert has also represented clients in tax controversies, audits, tax planning, and compliance matters involving a broad range of issues at federal, state and local levels in multiple jurisdictions.

Co-Chair, Health Care Team

American Health Lawyers Association

North Carolina Society of Healthcare Attorneys

North Carolina Bar Association

• “Regulatory Considerations for Direct Pay and Concierge Models in Family Medicine,” North Carolina Family Physician (May 9, 2023)

• “The CARES Act: $2.0 Trillion for COVID-19 Related Stimulus and Relief” (March 27, 2020)

• “Telehealth Availability and Access to Health Records Increase in Light of the COVID-19 Emergency” (March 26, 2020)

• “ACOs Have New Options for Beneficiary Incentive Programs” (January 17, 2019)

• “Deadline to Participate in the Revamped Medicare Shared Savings Program is Fast Approaching” (January 9, 2019)

• “North Carolina Reforms Laws on Forced Combination; Department of Revenue Responds With Its Interpretation, Journal of MultiState Taxation and Incentives (2012)

• “What the Courts Think of North Carolina's Forced Combination Rules and Related Penalties,” Journal of MultiState Taxation and Incentives (2011)

• “New Battleground of Plan Fiduciary Liability for 401(k) Plan ‘Excessive Fees,’” The Business Lawyer (2009)