Christine M. Locay
Of Counsel
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V-CardPractice Areas
- Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights
- Corporate Finance
- Environmental Real Estate
- Health Care
- Land Use & Zoning
- Securities Law
- Business Formation & Start Ups
- Environmental Litigation
- Environmental Transactional & Regulatory Issues
- Local Government Law
Christine joined the Hull Barrett firm in 2008. Her invaluable experience involving medical billing, reimbursement, coding and compliance for anesthesia and pain management services has allowed her to provide expert testimony and defense for clients in every facet of health litigation. To better aid clients she has developed and implemented reimbursement audits, compliance plans/procedures and HIPAA privacy and security policies. She also is an avid researcher and has provided guidance concerning laws, regulations, rules, and policies set forth by and governing Medicare, Medicaid, and private carriers.
Education
- Medical College of Georgia, 2005, B.S., Health Informatics
Honors: Summa Cum Laude - University of South Carolina, 2008, J.D.
Honors: South Carolina Law Review; 6 American Jurisprudence Awards; Order of the Coif Honorary Scholastic Society; Order of the Wig and Robe Honorary Scholastic Society
Professional associations
- American Academy of Professional Coders
- American Bar Association
- American Health Information Management Association
- American Health Lawyers Association
Certification & Specialties
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Honors & Awards
- MCG School of Allied Health Sciences: Top 40 Alumni in 40 years (2008)
Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia
- South Carolina Bar
- Christine is admitted to practice before the state courts of South Carolina.
Publications
- "The Impact of Medicaid Reforms and False Claims Enforcement: Limiting Access by Discouraging Provider Participation in Medicaid Programs." 58 South Carolina Law Review. 995. 2007.
speeches
- Christine has lectured at a local college on medical coding, anatomy and physiology, human diseases and medical terminology. She also has conducted national audio conferences.
