Bacon Wilson P.C.

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Richard T. O'Connor

Of Counsel
Springfield Office

Phone 413-781-0560
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"Clients are involved in serious matters, and they deserve a commitment to the very best legal representation. Anything less is not an option."

Rick is a member of the firm's Healthcare Department, with extensive experience in the areas of business, hospital and employment law.

His additional specialties include:

Drafting hospital by-laws

Organization of business entities

Physician office leases

Hospital/Physician financial support agreements

Medical staff issues

MCAD representing employers

Drafting managed care agreements

ASC partnership agreements

Physician employment agreements

Hospital/Medial Group joint ventures

STARK regulations

Fraud and abuse compliance

HIPAA & EMTALA compliance

Employee handbooks

Education

Western New England School of Law, J.D. 1995

Western New England College, M.B.A. 1983

Boston University, Healthcare Executive Program 1984

College of the Holy Cross, B.A. 1979

Areas of Practice

Healthcare

Employment

Bar & Court Admission

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Professional Associations & Memberships

American Health Lawyers Association

American College of Medical Practice Executives

Massachusetts Bar Association

American Bar Association

Committee for Public Counsel Services

Professional & Community Activities

Volunteer: Dial-a-Lawyer, 2009 - Present

Certified Medical Practice Executive

Public Defender: Bar Advocate Program (Committee for Public Counsel Services)

Member: MA Baseball Umpires Association

Videos

Video: Physicians: Understanding & implementing new patient confidentiality regulations

Video: Physicians: How to negotiate your best practice agreement

Articles

Patients’ Rights - What You Can Expect from Your Doctor or Medical Facility
Healthcare News, December 1, 2009

Security of Your Medical Records – From HIPAA to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
Healthcare News, July 1, 2009

News

Regional Law Firm Adds Attorney
January 22, 2009