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Richard Y. Cheng
Shannon Gracey Ratliff & Miller, LLP
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Richard Y. Cheng has an extensive healthcare law practice, with particular concentration representing skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, community hospitals, hospices, and rehabilitation providers. Mr. Cheng counsels clients with respect to corporate transactions, healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, and administrative appeals. He has considerable experience representing clients involving Stark Law, Anti-kickback, HIPAA, HITECH Act, Medicare related transactions (e.g. CHOWs) licensure surveys, provider appeals before administrative law judges with the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, Departmental Appeals Board, Civil Remedies Division and State Office of Administrative Appeals. Previously, Mr. Cheng was a shareholder at a national law firm and helped open its Texas office. Mr. Cheng served as general counsel and vice president at two health care companies, assisting with change of ownership transactions, counseled on operational legal matters and worked closely with outside counsel managing multiple litigation matters, including a large wage and hour collective action with 2200-2400 putative class members. Mr. Cheng also created the medical appeals departments, overseeing multiple staff members that he trained, resulting in the successful recovery of millions of dollars in governmental and private health care insurance claims. Lastly, he served as a corporate staff attorney for an international organization and as an attorney for a litigation boutique law firm in Minneapolis, MN. Mr. Cheng is licensed in Texas and Minnesota, having graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Cheng worked as a licensed occupational therapist in Dallas, Texas. He has served as an adjunct faculty at Saint Catherine University, Nova Southeastern University and Rocky Mountain University, has presented at multiple conferences and lobbied in Washington D.C.
Education
- University of Memphis
- MBA (2018) | Business Administration
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- Honors: 4.0 GPA - President's List
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- University of Texas - Health Science Center at Houston
- Graduate Certificate of Public Health (2013) | Public Health
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- Nova Southeastern University
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: Philip C. Jessup Moot Court, Mock Trial Honor Society, Certificate in International Law Practice
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- Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center
- BSOT/MOT | Occupational Therapy
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- Honors: Cum Laude graduate, President's List, Dean's List, Olin L. Livesly Scholar, Randall-Potter County Medical Alliance Scholar, Golden Key.
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- Shannon Gracey Ratliff & Miller, LLP
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- Serve as the co-head of Shannon Gracey’s Healthcare Group. Richard has an extensive healthcare law practice, with particular concentration representing skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, community hospitals, physician groups, hospices, and rehabilitation providers. He counsels clients with respect to corporate transactions, healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, and administrative appeals. Mr. Cheng has considerable experience representing clients involving Stark Law, Anti-kickback, HIPAA, HITECH Act, Medicare related transactions (e.g. CHOWs) licensure surveys, formation of management services organizations (MSOs), managed care organizations (MCOs) payment matters provider appeals before administrative law judges with the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, Departmental Appeals Board, Civil Remedies Division and State Office of Administrative Appeals.
- Shareholder
- Anderson Kill
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- Represent long term care entities, rehabilitation based entities, home health care agencies, hospitals, optometry providers and behavioral health providers for corporate transactions, insurance and regulatory matters, along with administrative agency and judicial proceedings (e.g. ALJ hearings, healthcare insurance audits). In addition, I represent clients in the hotel, restaurants, information technology and manufacturers in corporate restructuring, real estate and employment matters.
- VP & General Counsel
- Senior Care Centers
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- In charge of developing both the legal department and Medicare appeals department in a company of 4500 employees. As the lead attorney for the company, I am a member of and responsible for advising the executive committee, managing all litigation matters, counsel on employment matters and working to achieve a high level of governmental compliance for the company.
- General Counsel & VP of Medical Appeals
- Century Rehabilitation, Inc.
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- As General Counsel, I most of my work involves managing contractual matters with third party vendors and government administrative compliance issues. In addition, I frequently handle collection matters for the company.
- Director of Health Services/Therapy
- Visiting Nurse Association of Texas
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- Am responsible for the daily operations and strategic planning for effective delivery of home health care services in the DFW area. I over a team of clinical staff in 5 branch offices and act as a resource for my clinical team. Another major part of being a health care administrator is understanding Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance compliance and regulatory issues. Finally, I am active with professional associations in the DFW area and am responsible for relationship building amongst physicians and other health care professionals.
- Associate Attorney
- Pearson Randall Schumacher & LaBore, P.A.
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- Practiced in the areas of consumer fraud protection, medical malpractice, business litigation, nursing home litigation, personal injury and products liability with an emphasis on class actions and mass torts.
- Staff Attorney
- Thomson Reuters, Inc.
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- Worked on the corporate transactions team.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Legal Line - Monthly Column
- ADVANCE of Occupational Therapy
- Electronic Health Records: What to Expect in 2016
- Texas Chiropractic Board Report Newsletter
- Post-Acute Care Provider Antidiscrimination Obligations
- American Health Lawyers Association Post-Acute and Long Term Services Advisor
- Recognizing and Managing Acuity Creep in Assisted Living Facilities
- Inside TALA Newsletter
- The Legal and Operational Guide for Free Medical Clinics
- American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA)
Speaking Engagements
- Change of Ownership (CHOW) Preparation and Considerations, Quarterly Administrator Training, Irving, TX
- Healthcare Consultlink
- HIPAA, HITECH Act and Texas House Bill 300, Administrator Program, Houston, TX
- Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice
- Being an Expert Witness: Duties, Testimony, Expert Reports and Ethical Considerations, Annual Conference, Austin, TX
- Texas RehabACTion Network
- Breakfast with Business Peers – Healthcare Industry, Belo Mansion - Dallas, TX
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Served as moderator.
- Being an Expert Witness: Duties, Testimony, Expert Reports and Ethical Considerations, Annual Conference, Galveston, TX
- Texas Rehabilitation Association
Certifications
- Certificate in International Law Practice
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
- Compliance Certification Board (CCB)
Awards
- Texas Rising Star
- Texas Monthly, a Thomson Reuters Publication
- Awarded to 2.5% of attorneys in Texas who are 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.
- Selected Member
- The College of the State Bar of Texas
- recognizes Texas lawyers who voluntarily attend at least double the minimum Continuing Legal Education (CLE) classes required by the State Bar of Texas.
- Best Lawyer in Dallas (Health Care Category)
- D Magazine
- Health care category.
- Selected Member
- Frisco Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class
- Life Fellow
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation
Professional Associations
- LeadingAge Texas
- Member
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- Collin County Bar Association
- Member - Corporate Counsel Section
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- National Association of Asian American Professionals
- Member
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- Frisco Association for the Arts
- Board Member - Operations Chair
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- Texas Assisted Living Association
- Public Policy Committee
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- Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice
- Government Affairs Committee
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- Health Care Compliance Association
- Member
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- Texas Restaurant Association
- Member -Greater Dallas Restaurant Association
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- Mac Taylor Inn of Court
- Barrister
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- American Health Lawyers Association
- Member - Post-Acute and Long Term Care Services Group
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- Dallas Bar Association
- Member - Health Care and M&A Sections
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- Activities: Peer Assistance Committee and Law in Schools and Community Committee
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- Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP)
- Volunteer Attorney
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- Activities: Have assisted with local legal clinics and accepted cases.
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- State Bar of Texas
- Diversity in the Profession Committee; Heath Care & Business Law Sections
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- Texas Health Care Association
- Legal Committee Member
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- Dallas Asian-American Bar Association
- Member - Board of Director (2013-2015)
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- American College of Healthcare Executives
- North Texas Chapter Member
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- National Asian-Pacific Attorney Bar Association
- Member
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- American Bar Association
- Member - Health Care & Administrative Law Sections
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- National Rehabilitation Association
- Board of Director for NASPPR Division
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- Organization of Chinese Americans-DFW Chapter
- Board of Director
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- Texas Rehabilitation Association
- North Texas Area Rehabilitation Association (NTARA) Member
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- Texas Occupational Therapy Association
- Treasurer (2010-2012)
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- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Association of Corporate Counsel
- First VP & Advocacy Committee Chair
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- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Member & 2011 DAYL Leadership Class Member
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- Human Rights Initiative of North Texas
- Volunteer Attorney
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- Activities: Served as co-counsel on a significant asylum case which required over 60 hours of time.
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- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Lawyer Referral Information Service Oversight Committee
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- Hennepin County Bar Association New Lawyers Section
- Bench & Bar Commitee Liasion
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- Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
- Volunteer Attorney
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- Minnesota State Bar Association-Civic Education Committee
- Volunteer Education Attorney
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- Minnesota State Bar Association
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- Activities: Active within the Litigation and Business Law Section.
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- Volunteer Lawyers Network-Hennepin County Bar Association
- Volunteer Attorney
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- Activities: Assisted with several family law cases
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- MOTA Government Affairs Committee
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Minnesota
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- Texas
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Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Hourly and some alternative fee structures.
Practice Areas
- Health Care Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Languages
- Chinese: Spoken
- English: Spoken, Written
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