Gary S Qualls

Practice Areas

Gary Qualls is the co-leader of the global Health Care and FDA practice group. He focuses his practice on representing health care clients. He litigates, arbitrates, and mediates healthcare disputes, including disputes involving the following issues: certificate of need; licensing and certification; payment and reimbursement; HIPAA; contracts of all types; medical staff privileges; EMTALA; and civil monetary penalties. He provides a broad range of legal services to the following types of providers: hospital systems; nursing facilities; adult care facilities; continuing care retirement facilities; home health and hospice agencies; dialysis providers; clinical laboratories; physician groups; and other health care providers.

Professional Memberships

Member of American Arbitration Association's roster of neutrals (Certified for Healthcare Arbitrator Panel and Commercial Arbitrator Panel)

Member of American Health Law Association roster of neutrals (Approved Arbitrator and Mediator)

Member of American Health Law Association since 1991

Member of North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys (Past President and Past Board Member)

North Carolina Bar Association, Administrative Law Section (prior special committee appointments pertaining to contested case hearings)

Co-organizer for Southeastern Health Planning Symposia since 2007

Member of the Wake County Bar Association

Member of the Federal Bar Association since 2015

Chair of American Health Law Association Dispute Resolution Service Council

Publications

“Agencies Propose Rules to Implement No Surprises Act Federal IDR Process,” Employee Benefit Plan Review, January 2022

Education