COVER
FEATURE
The Future
of Health Care
Three Legal Experts Offer Strategies for Private Practices
By Robert Janek
"T
H E O N LY C O N S T A N T
is cha nge." That wa s
true in ancient Greece,
where this quote reportedly originated in 480 B.C. And
certainly, it is true today in modern
America — especially in regard to the
healthcare industry.
Just in the last decade, new and
revised government regulations have
changed the delivery, as well as the
reimbursement, of healthcare service. While all providers have been
affected, private practitioners seem to
be impacted the most. What does the
future hold for them?
Three local attorneys who specialize
in healthcare law ponder this question. They are Joseph J. Feltes, Esq.;
Daniel K. Glessner, Esq.; and Jason F.
Haupt, Esq.
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About Our Experts
Glessner is Pa r tner of Brouse
McDowell in Akron and Chair of its
Health Care Group. He is certified by
the Compliance Certification Board as
a specialist in Healthcare Compliance
and ser ves the needs of various
Joseph J. Feltes, Esq., Buckingham,
Doolittle & Burroughs
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hospitals, physician group practices,
ancillary healthcare companies and
other healthcare entities. Prior to joining Brouse McDowell in 2008, Glessner
served as in-house counsel with Akron
General Health System for 16 years
and was an Adjunct Professor at The
Daniel K. Glessner, Esq., Brouse
McDowell, Akron
Jason F. Haupt, Esq., Director,
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths &
Dougherty, Canton