Taylor focuses on healthcare regulatory matters, with a particular passion for helping providers develop creative structures and deliver innovative care.
Driven by a desire to support healthcare institutions in providing top-notch patient care, Taylor works closely with clients to proactively ensure regulatory compliance with a complex array of state and federal laws. She is especially valued for her ability to collaborate directly with providers—enjoying the process of compliance reviews and working together to develop practical, innovative solutions for care delivery.
Taylor’s practice centers on healthcare privacy, confidentiality, and behavioral health matters. She frequently assists providers in establishing robust compliance programs, drafting and revising policies, patient forms, and foundational practice documents. She is relied on for her deep knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 requirements, but also regularly assists providers with policies and forms addressing a wide range of regulatory issues. A trusted advisor to behavioral health providers and specialists, Taylor offers guidance on privacy, incident response, and regulatory compliance.
Taylor supports behavioral health providers as they navigate the February 2024 Final Rule changes to 42 CFR Part 2. She frequently presents to client boards and executive leadership on topics such as expanding care coordination. Taylor is regularly called upon to help providers establish, develop, and maintain health information exchanges, preparing forms and policies to ensure compliance with both HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 privacy regulations.
She is also extensively familiar with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), the SUPPORT for Patients & Communities Act, and regulations governing emerging therapies. Taylor serves on an internal team monitoring evolving MHPAEA regulations regarding parity for medical and behavioral health benefit coverage. She also routinely monitors changes in HIPAA regulations and, when breaches occur, supports clients in their investigation and response.
In addition, Taylor counsels health insurers as they establish new product lines and represents both individual and institutional providers in administrative matters before federal and state agencies, such as medical board complaints and Medicare appeals of adverse audit decisions. She also serves on the firm’s Hospice & Palliative Care team.
Hardworking, enthusiastic, and resourceful, Taylor is known for her reliability, her clear communication style, and her ability to break down intricate issues. Clients appreciate her collaborative approach and her dedication to helping them achieve compliance while advancing innovative, patient-centered care.