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Peter Enko
Peter J. Enko
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Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education
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Peter J. Enko

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Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education
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Healthcare clients depend on Pete for his valued advice in health law, information management, privacy and security matters. He frequently counsels clients on contracting, research compliance, fraud and abuse, managed-care, medical staffing, Medicare/Medicaid, patient care, operational and transactional issues. He is fully immersed in the regulatory complexities surrounding the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act. Pete also has experience in advising clients in areas such as the Sunshine Act, nursing licensing, pharmacy licensing, and 340B drug pricing program compliance.

A member of the Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education team, Pete has:

  • Advised a 10-hospital health system on general corporate and governance matters; financing, mergers and acquisitions; labor and employment; employee benefits; environmental issues; and litigation.
  • Counseled in health information data breaches involving thousands of patients’ medical records.
  • Represented clients in Medicaid compliance and reimbursement disputes before state regulatory agencies.

Before joining Husch Blackwell, Pete was an assistant general counsel for the Missouri Department of Mental Health and was assistant professor of psychiatry and law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • American Bar Association, Health Law Section
  • The American Health Information Management Association
  • The American Health Information Management Association Foundation, Board of Directors, Past Chair
  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • Greater Kansas City Society of Hospital Attorneys

Civic Involvement

  • Portico Benefit Services, Board of Trustees, Vice Chair, 2013-present
  • Highlawn Montessori School, Board of Directors, Past Chair
  • Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute, Board of Directors, Past Chair

News & Insights

  • The Department of Education to Increase Focus on Data Security: Are You Ready?
  • HIPAA New Year
  • Don't Tromp Through the Crime Scene - How to Respond to a Data Breach
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Experience

  • Represented clients in health information data breaches involving thousands of patients’ medical records. Advised clients on appropriate responses and best practices to protect patient data.
  • Advised clients in Medicaid compliance and reimbursement disputes before state regulatory agencies. Also defended responsible third parties against Medicare secondary payer and Medicaid subrogation claims.
  • Drafted medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations. Also represented hospitals in medical staff disciplinary proceedings.
  • Represented health system with acquisition and integration of large cardiology practice.
  • Set up pharmacies in all 50 states and territories for specialty pharmacy provider.

News & Insights

January 31, 2018 Webinar The Department of Education to Increase Focus on Data Security: Are You Ready?
Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education
December 27, 2017 Blog HIPAA New Year External Link
August 29, 2017 Webinar Don't Tromp Through the Crime Scene - How to Respond to a Data Breach
Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education
February 8, 2017 Webinar Healthcare Horizons Webinar Series: 2017 Pharmacy Forecast: What to Expect When You’re Expecting the Unexpected
Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education
October 6, 2016 Seminar 14th Annual Texas Health Law Conference
Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education
July 20, 2016 In The News Ingram's: The Splash From Brexit Will Create Ripples Here
Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education Financial Services & Capital Markets
June 23, 2016 Article Executive Summary: An Analysis of Legal Issues—Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, Part II: Consent for Behavioral Health Treatment by Minors, American Health Lawyers Association
Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education
May 18, 2016 Seminar Corporate Counsel CLE Kansas City, MO
April 20, 2016 Seminar Corporate Counsel CLE St. Louis, MO
February 11, 2016 Webinar Healthcare Horizons Webinar: EMTALA on a Budget: Cost-Effective Compliance Strategies
Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education
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    • Telemedicine
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  • Admissions
    • Missouri, 1995
    • Virginia, 1993
  • Education
    • J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1993
    • M.A., University of Virginia, 1990
    • B.S., College of William and Mary, 1986
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