Michael R. Callahan

Michael R. Callahan has been a practicing health care attorney for 30 years, assisting hospital, health system and medical staff clients on a variety of health care legal issues including accountable care organizations, patient safety organizations, health care antitrust, HIPAA and regulatory compliance, accreditation matters, general corporate, medical staff credentialing and hospital/medical staff relations.

Mr. Callahan is recognized for his experience and knowledge of the health care industry. He is a frequent speaker all around the country on topics including medical staff matters, integrated delivery systems, physician recruitment and retention, Joint Commission and HFAP accreditation, Medicare fraud and abuse, and accountable care organizations. He has presented around the country before organizations such as the American Health Lawyers Association, the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, the American Bar Association, the American College of Healthcare Executives, the National Association of Medical Staff Services, the National Association for Healthcare Quality and the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management. Mr. Callahan has been recognized by his peers for his legal acumen, and has been listed as an Illinois Leading Lawyer in Antitrust; in The Best Lawyers in America (1991–2013); in Corporate Counsel; in Marquis Who’s Who in American Law; and in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2005–2012). In addition, he has an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating in Health Care by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell (2013) and has been selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers for Health Care (2007–2013). He is also the recipient of the 1995 Illinois Association Medical Staff Services Leadership Award.

Mr. Callahan is Vice Chair in charge of strategic activities for the Medical Staff, Credentialing and Peer Review Practice Group of the American Health Lawyers Association and a member of the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys. He has served in positions as Chairman of the Health and Hospital Committee of the Chicago Bar Association, the Board of Directors for the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys, and as founding co-editor of the Antitrust Health Care Chronicle, an antitrust health care publication for the Section of Antitrust Law of the American Bar Association. Mr. Callahan has been a past member of the Steering Committee of the Hospital and Physicians Relations Committee of the American Academy of Hospital Attorneys (AAHA) and Chairperson of its Joint Venture Task Force, as well as two separate Task Forces of the AAHA and the Section of Antitrust Law of the American Bar Association examining the Health Care Quality Improvement Act. He served on the DePaul College of Law Alumni Board and was an Adjunct Professor in DePaul's Masters in Health Law Program where he taught a course on managed care. He is a past President and current member of the Board of Directors for Northlight Theatre, one of the largest theatre companies in the Chicagoland area.

Mr. Callahan received his BA from Northern Illinois University, and earned his JD from DePaul University College of Law where he served as an editor on the Law Review board. After graduation, he served as a law clerk to Justice Daniel P. Ward on the Illinois Supreme Court. Mr. Callahan is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the US Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, and the US District Court, Northern District of Illinois.

News, Publications and Speaking Engagements

May 15, 2013	Managing Peer Review Hearings and Litigation Presentation PDF - Managing Peer Review Hearings and Litigation To view a recording of the webinar, click here Webinar
May 8, 2013	Managing Peer Review Investigations: How to Avoid Hearings and Litigation Presentation PDF - Managing Peer Review Investigations: How to Avoid Hearings and Litigation To view a recording of the webinar, click here Webinar
April 25–26, 2013	IAMSS 32nd Annual Education Conference Presentation PDF - Negligent Credentialing - Hypothetical Case and Best Practices to Limit Exposure Speaking Engagement/Presentation
April 25–26, 2013	NYSAMSS 2013 Annual Conference Presentation PDF - Impact of Recent Revisions to Medicare Conditions of Participation; Dealing with Disruptive, Impaired or Aging Practitioners Speaking Engagement/Presentation
April 17, 2013	Center for Patient Safety Annual PSO Participant Meeting Presentation PDF - Challenges and Successes to PSO Protections Speaking Engagement/Presentation
March 17–20, 2013	Hospital Insurance Forum’s 2013 Spring Membership Meeting Presentation PDF - The Impact of ACOs on Liability Speaking Engagement/Presentation
February 21, 2013	Practical Guidance and Proposed Solutions in Response to the HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule Presentation PDF - Practical Guidance and Proposed Solutions in Response to the HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule Presentation PDF - HIPAA Webinar Handout Speaking Engagement/Presentation/Webinar
January 29, 2013	Final HIPAA Rule Has Sweeping Impact on Covered Entities and Business Associates Firm Advisory
November 19, 2012	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in American Medical News on Court Interpretations of Patient Safety Act Firm News
October 7–10, 2012	American Society for Healthcare Risk Management 2012 Annual Conference & Exhibition Presentation PDF - Patient Safety Organizations: Legal Update and Practical Solutions After Walgreens Case Speaking Engagement / Presentation
September 26, 2012	IPT/IRMS 28th Annual Risk Managers' Meeting Presentation PDF - Impact of Health Care Reform on Provider Liability: Issues and Proposed Solutions - Callahan Presentation PDF - Impact of Health Care Reform on Provider Liability: Issues and Proposed Solutions - Spitz Speaking Engagement/Presentation
September 22, 2012	Fifth Annual AACU State Society Network Advocacy Conference Presentation PDF - Accountable Care and Shared Savings Program - Where do Urologits Fit In? Speaking Engagement/Presentation
September 11, 2012	UHC Annual Conference 2012 Presentation  PDF - Patient Safety Organizations: Legal Update and Practical Solutions Speaking Engagement/Presentation
September 5–6, 2012	National Association Medical Staff Services 36th Annual Conference & Exhibition Presentation PDF - Dealing with Disruptive, Impaired Practitioners and Aging Practitioners Presentation PDF - Hospital Liability in an Era of Healthcare Reform Speaking Engagement / Presentation
August 15–17, 2012	17th National Morrisey User Group Meeting Presentation PDF - Morrissey User Group Meeting - August 15-17, 2012 Speaking Engagement
June 24–27, 2012	AHLA 2012 In-House Counsel Program and Annual Meeting Presentation PDF – Systems-Based Approach to Quality: Critical Liability and Accreditation Challenges and Exposures Presentation PDF – Enterprise Risk Management and Conducting Peer Review in Evolving Health Systems Speaking Engagement
June 7, 2012	Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Application of Patient Safety Act to Deny Access to State's Subpoena for Walgreens’ Medication Error Incident Reports Presentation PDF – Legal Issues Involving PSOs Presentation PDF – Patient Safety Organizations Overview, Benefits and Practical Applications Under Health Care Reform Presentation PDF – To Participate or Not, That Is the Question Press Release
May 18, 2012	2012 Update: Impact of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Health Care Reform on Credentialing, Privileging, and Peer Review Presentation PDF - 2012 Update Impact of ACOs and Health Care Reform on Credentialing Privileging and Peer Review Presentation
May 16–18, 2012	Massachusetts Association of Medical Staff Services Annual Spring Conference Speaking Engagement
May 10, 2012	The Hospital Medical Staff of the Future Webinar Series, Part III: The Jigsaw Puzzle: Credentialing and Privileging Providers in the Era of Healthcare Reform Presentation PDF - The Hospital Medical Staff of the Future Webinar Series Part III Presentation
May 3, 2012	Key Bylaw Provisions in an Era of Health Care Reform Presentation PDF - Key Bylaw Provisions in an Era of Health Care Reform Presentation
April 11, 2012	Legal Issues Involving PSOs Presentation PDF - Legal Issues Involving PSOs Presentation
March 22, 2012	The Affordable Care Act in 2012: Implications for Physicians, Quality Management and Medical Staff Services Professionals Webinar
March 2, 2012	Chicago Bar Association Health Law Committee Meeting Speaking Engagement
March 2, 2012	Impact of Health Care Reform on Corporate Negligence and Related Hospital Liability Standards Presentation PDF - Impact of Health Care Reform on Corporate Negligence and Related Hospital Liability Presentation
January 27, 2012	Volume to Value: Strategies for Maximizing Your Margins Presentation PDF - Volume to Value Strategies for Maximizing Your Margins Presentation
January 23, 2012	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in American Medical News on Conflicts Between Hospital Employment Contracts and Medical Staff Bylaws Firm News
January 19, 2012	The Affordable Care Act in 2012: Understanding the Changes Presentation PDF – The Affordable Care Act in 2012: Understanding the Changes Speaking Engagement, Webinar
November 2011	Health Care Credentialing Update – November 2011 Client Newsletters
November 2011	Health Care Update – November 2011 Client Newsletters
November 10, 2011	CMS Issues Final ACO Regulations Client Advisories and Bulletins
October 18–19, 2011	American Society for Healthcare Risk Management 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition Speaking Engagement
October 5–7, 2011	Illinois Risk Management Services Annual Risk Managers' Meeting Speaking Engagement
October 6, 2011	PSOs Made Easy! Speaking Engagement, Webinar
September 28, 2011	Disruptive Physicians: From Credentialing to Disciplinary Action Webinar
September 24–28, 2011	National Association Medical Staff Services 35th Annual Conference & Exhibition Presentation PDF – Building a Foundation for Accountability and Affordability . . . Healthcare Reform in 2011 and Beyond Speaking Engagement
September 21–23, 2011	United Healthcare Consortium Annual Meeting Speaking Engagement
September 17, 2011	Ethics and Integrity in Healthcare Quality Practice Presentation PDF - Ethics and Integrity in Healthcare Quality Practice Presentation
September 15–18, 2011	36th Annual National Association for Healthcare Quality Educational Conference Presentation PDF – Ethics and Integrity in Healthcare Quality Practice Speaking Engagement
September 14, 2011	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Chicago Tribune Regarding New Regulations Allowing More Liberal Hospital Visitation Policies Firm News
September 9, 2011	Chicago Bar Association Health Law Committee Meeting Presentation PDF - Patient Safety Organizations Overview Benefits and Practical Applications Under Health Care Reform Speaking Engagement
August 17–19, 2011	16th National Morrisey User Group Meeting Presentation PDF – Building a Foundation for Accountability and Affordability . . . Healthcare Reform in 2011 and Beyond Presentation PDF – Patient Safety Organizations (PSO) Definition, Overview and Benefits Speaking Engagement
June 26–29, 2011	AHLA Annual Meeting and In-House Counsel Program Presentation PDF – Impact of ACOs on Physician/Provider Membership Decisions Speaking Engagement
June 10, 2011	Katten Earns Recognition for 17 Practices and 44 Attorneys in 2011 Chambers USA Guide Press Releases
May 20, 2011	2011 Annual MAMSS Educational Conference Presentation PDF – Current Issues in Negligent Credentialing Presentation PDF – The Impact of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Health Care Reform on Credentialing, Privileging and Peer Review Speaking Engagement
May 19–20, 2011	2011 Annual NYSAMSS Educational Conference Presentation PDF – Legal Update: Case Developments in New York that Affect MSPs Presentation PDF – The Impact of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Health Care Reform on Credentialing, Privileging and Peer Review Speaking Engagement
May 19, 2011	Legal Update: Case Developments in New York That Affect MSPs Presentation PDF – Legal Update: Case Developments in New York that Affect MSPs Presentation
May 4–7, 2011	30th Annual FAMSS Educational Conference Presentation PDF – Current Issues in Negligent Credentialing Part 1 Presentation PDF – Current Issues in Negligent Credentialing Part 2 Presentation PDF – Legal Update: Case Developments That Affect Florida MSPs Presentation PDF – Effective Documentation of Peer Review Under Amendment 7 Presentation PDF – The Impact of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Health Care Reform on Credentialing, Privileging and Peer Review Speaking Engagement
April 28–29, 2011	30th Annual IAMSS Education Conference Speaking Engagement
April 13–16, 2011	University HealthSystem Consortium's Joint Council Meeting: Maximizing Quality and Safety, Minimizing Risk  Presentation PDF – PSOs: To Participate or Not: Advantages, Disadvantages and Questions Answered Presentation PDF – Retaliation Against Whistle Blowers: A Chronic Problem or Isolated Occurrence? Speaking Engagement
April 12, 2011	Government Issues Eagerly Awaited Proposed ACO Regulations Client Advisories and Bulletins
February 11, 2011	Credentialing Issues 2011 Presentation PDF – The Impact of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) on Credentialing and Privileging Speaking Engagement, Webinar
November 5, 2010	MAMSS 2010 Fall Educational Conference Speaking Engagement
November 4, 2010	Disruptive Physicians: From Credentialing to Disciplinary Action Speaking Engagement
October 2010	Health Care Update Client Newsletters
October 2010	Health Care Credentialing Update Client Newsletters
October 18, 2010	2010 Legal & Compliance Council Annual Meeting Presentation PDF – Legal & Compliance Council Annual Meeting Speaking Engagement
October 7, 2010	Debriefing on the FTC/CMS/OIG Workshop on the Legal Issues Related to Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Presentation PDF – Implications Under Physician Self-Referral, Anti-Kickback, Civil Monetary Penalty and Antitrust Laws Speaking Engagement, Webinar
October 7, 2010	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in BNA Health Law Reporter on Tortious Interference Case Firm News
October 2–6, 2010	NAMSS 34th Annual Conference & Exhibition Speaking Engagement
September 2010	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Medical Staff Briefing on Medical Staff Mergers Firm News
August 26, 2010	Medical Staff Credentialing and Healthcare Reform Speaking Engagement
August 9, 2010	70 Katten Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2011 Press Releases
July 2010	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Credentialing & Peer Review Legal Insider on PSO Reporting Firm News
July 15, 2010	Chief Medical Officers Forum Presentation PDF – Legal and Practical Strategies Speaking Engagement
June 29, 2010	Managing and Moderating the Disruptive Clinician: Legal and Practical Strategies Presentation PDF – Managing and Moderating the Disruptive Clinician: Legal and Practical Strategies Presentation
June 24, 2010	Katten Lands 16 Practices and 40 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Press Releases
June 17, 2010	Not Your Average Fraud Seminar Presentation PDF - Not Your Average Fraud Seminar A Strategic Approach to Managing Risk Presentation
June 10, 2010	Physician-Legal Issue Conference Presentation PDF – Lawyer or Psychiatrist? Handling “Disruptive” or “Impaired” Physician Cases Speaking Engagement
June 8, 2010	Navigate MS.01.01.01 Presentation PDF – Navigate MS.01.01.01 Presentation
May 11, 2010	The Final Verdict on MS.01.01.01 Speaking Engagement
May 10, 2010	16th Annual Education Symposium Speaking Engagement
May 6–7, 2010	2010 NYSAMSS Annual Education Conference Presentation PDF – Developments in Negligent Credentialing and Strategies for Limiting Presentation PDF – Best Practices in Initial Appointment and Reappointment Procedures Presentation PDF – Developments in Negligent Credentialing and Strategies for Limiting Liability Speaking Engagement
April 30, 2010	CHRMS’ 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting Presentation PDF – Patient Safety Organizations – To Participate or Not, That Is the Question Speaking Engagement
April 22, 2010	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in HealthLeaders on Compensation for Medical Staff Leaders Firm News
March 2010	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Medical Staff Briefing on Joint Commission Draft Firm News
March 2010	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Credentialing and Peer Review Legal Insider on Preventing Hearings Firm News
February 2010	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Medical Staff Briefing on Expectations for Governing Boards Firm News
January 11, 2010	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Modern Healthcare on new Joint Commission Standards Firm News
January 10, 2010	Graduate Medical Education Bootcamp Webinar Series, Part V: Fellows (Advanced) Presentation PDF - AHLA GME Webinar Fellows Group Slide Deck Speaking Engagement, Webinar
January 4, 2010	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in HealthLeaders Media on a New Joint Commission Medical Staff Standard Firm News
November 2009	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Credentialing and Peer Review Legal Insider on Fair Hearings Firm News
November 13, 2009	How Your Bylaws Will Be Affected By MS.01.01.01 Presentation PDF – How Your Bylaws Will Be Affected by MS.01.01.01 Presentation
October 2009	Health Care Update Client Newsletters
October 2009	Health Care Credentialing Update Client Newsletters
October 2009	Michael Callahan Quoted in Medical Staff Briefing Firm News
October 1, 2009	New Federal Patient Safety Act Presentation PDF – New Federal Patient Safety Act: How to Expand Existing Peer Review Protections, Obtain Active Physician Participation and Comply with Joint Commission Standards Presentation
September 24, 2009	Achieving Medical Staff Greatness: The Role of Trustees and Management Achieving Medical Staff Greatness – The Role of Trustees and Management Presentation
August 31, 2009	HHS Issues Security Breach Notice Rule Client Advisories and Bulletins
August 20, 2009	Economic Credentialing—The Changing Landscape Presentation PDF – Time for Transformation – Adding Value During Difficult Times Presentation
August 12, 2009	NPDB Renders Opinion on Standard for Required Data Bank Reports Client Advisories and Bulletins
August 5, 2009	66 Katten Attorneys Named to 2010 List of Best Lawyers in America Press Releases
July 23, 2009	Illinois Adopts New Medical Staff Summary Suspension Standard Client Advisories and Bulletins
July 14, 2009	IHA Dialogue on Discipline Presentation PDF - IHA Dialogue on Discipline Presentation
July 2009	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Credentialing & Peer Review Legal Insider on Apparent Agency Claims Firm News
June 12, 2009	Katten Lands 14 Practices and 37 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Press Releases
June 10, 2009	New Federal Legislation and its Impact on Medical Malpractice Litigation Presentation PDF - New Federal Legislation and its Impact Presentation
May 7, 2009	"Never Events," Payors Refusal to Pay and Industry Demand for Improved Quality Presentation PDF - 15th Annual HFMA Education Session Presentation
April 23–24, 2009	Illinois Association Medical Staff Services 2009 Annual Conference: Legal Update Presentation PDF – Legal Update Presentation
March 16, 2009	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in American Medical News on Economic Credentialing Ruling Firm News
February 9, 2009	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Medical Staff Briefing on Physician Lawsuits Firm News
February 2009	Eliminating Negligence in Physician Credentialing Articles
November 2008	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Credentialing & Peer Review Legal Insider on Medical Staff Bylaws Firm News
October 6, 2008	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in American Medical News on Medical Staff Bylaws Case Firm News
September 23, 2008	50 Katten Attorneys Named to 2009 List of Best Lawyers in America Press Releases
September 11–12, 2008	IHA Leadership Summit: Hot Legal Topics Presentation PDF - Illinois Leadership Summit Presentation
July 2008	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Medical Staff Briefing on Exclusive Contracts Firm News
June 13, 2008	Katten Lands 14 Practices and 32 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Press Releases
June 2008	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Medical Staff Briefing Firm News
June 2008	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Credentialing and Peer Review Legal Insider on ED Coverage Firm News
May 8, 2008	Kadlec Decision Reversed Client Advisories and Bulletins
April 28, 2008	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in AMNews on Court Decision Firm News
April 16, 2008	Negligent Credentialing Developments: Impact of Recent Cases and New Joint Commission Medical Staff Standards Presentation PDF - Negligent Credentialing Presentation Materials Presentation
April 2008	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Credentialing and Peer Review Legal Insider Firm News
March/April 2008	Illinois Appellate Court Upholds $8 Million Negligent Credentialing Verdict for Hospital’s Failure to Follow Credentialing Criteria Articles
March 5, 2008	Illinois Hospital Association Small and Rural Membership Meeting Presentation PDF - Illinois Hospital Association-Small and Rural Membership Meeting Presentation
March 2008	10 Steps to Protect Sensitive Practitioner Data Articles
February 11, 2008	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in American Medical News on Medical Staff Bylaw Issues Firm News
January 2008	Be Aware of Temporary Reappointment Option Articles
December 2007	Keeping the Medical Staff in Compliance with Federal Laws Articles
November 2007	Illinois Appellate Court Upholds $8 Million Negligent Credentialing Verdict for Hospital's Failure to Follow Credentialing Criteria Client Advisories and Bulletins
November 2007	The Joint Commission Has Spoken on MS.1.20 — Now What? Client Advisories and Bulletins
October 31, 2007	46 Katten Attorneys Named to 2008 List of Best Lawyers in America Press Releases
October 24, 2007	Partner Michael Callahan Quoted in Credentialing and Peer Review Legal Insider on Board Certification for MDs Firm News
October 3, 2007	Final Rule MS.1.20: Back To the Past Presentation PDF – Final Rule MS.1.20: Back to the Past Presentation
October 2, 2007	Improving Credentialing Practices and Reducing Liability Exposure After Kadlec Presentation PDF - Improving Credentialing Practices and Reducing Liability Exposure After Kadlec Presentation
October 2007	Put Board Certification in Context When Privileging MDs Articles
September 5, 2007	The New Joint Commission Standards—MS.1.20: The Hospital's Perspective Presentation PDF - American Health Lawyers Association The new Joint Commission Standards Presentation
July 2007	Know Your Facility’s Exclusive Contracts Articles
June 22, 2007	Hospital Counsel/Medical Staff Counsel: Conflicting Perspectives on Current Medical Staff Legal Issues Presentation PDF - American Bar Association Health Law Section Presentation
June 15, 2007	Katten Lands 15 Practices and 28 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Press Releases
June 2007	Medical Resident On Board: Privileging for Visiting Practitioners Articles
June 2007	Use Caution When Negotiating NPDB and Other Reports Articles
May 23, 2007	Impact of Recent Cases on Credentialing Practices and Peer Review Liability Presentation PDF - Impact of Recent Cases on Credentialing Practices and Peer Review Liability Presentation
January 2007	Use Your Wellness Committee When Dealing with Drug-Impaired Docs Articles
December 2006	Consider Medical Staff Membership Options for Low-Volume Providers Articles
November 2006	Keep Legal Implications in Mind When Constructing a Proctoring Program Articles
June 7, 2006	Katten Lands 12 Practices and 24 Attorneys in Chambers USA Guide Press Releases
January 22, 2004	Firm Advises Victory Health Services In Arbitration Win Over Provena Health Press Releases