Josh has a national practice representing health care clients in high-stakes disputes where reimbursement, regulatory risk, and business operations intersect. He advises hospitals, health systems, physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers, air ambulance providers, behavioral health providers, and medical device companies in managed care disputes, reimbursement litigation, and related regulatory matters.

A significant part of Josh’s practice centers on the No Surprises Act. He advises on compliance, federal independent dispute resolution proceedings, and challenges to implementing regulations. He also counsels clients through complex disputes with commercial payors and other counterparties across the country.

Clients turn to Josh for counsel on:

  • Managed care disputes, reimbursement litigation, and out-of-network payment issues
  • The No Surprises Act, including compliance, federal IDR disputes, and challenges to implementing regulations
  • Underpayments, denials, recoupments, offsets, and payor audit disputes
  • Network contracting disputes, code-editing and downcoding issues, and medical device coverage policies
  • Balance billing laws, transparency requirements, and related health care regulatory matters

Josh represents clients in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation in state and federal courts nationwide. He brings a pragmatic, business-oriented perspective to complex disputes and advises clients with clarity and precision at each stage. His practice focuses on matters that directly affect revenue, operations, and regulatory exposure.

Education

  • University of Tennessee Winston College of Law (J.D., cum laude)
    • Health Law Society
    • Executive Editor, The Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy
    • Vice Chair, Tennessee Law Moot Court Board
    • Academic Excellence Awards in Business Torts and Legal Writing
  • Belmont University (B.B.A.)

    Bar Admission

    • Tennessee
    • Colorado

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Health Law Association
    • American Bar Association
    • Federal Bar Association
    • Tennessee Bar Association
    • Nashville Bar Association
      • Chair, Health Care Committee (2020-2022)
    • Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum
    • American Inns of Court, Belmont University College of Law Chapter
      • Executive Board (2019-2020)

    Recognition

    • Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in:
      • Commercial Litigation, 2023-2025
      • Health Care Law, 2021-2025
    • Tennessee Supreme Court “Attorney for Justice” Pro Bono Award
    • Order of Barristers
    • Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum (2019-2020 Class)
    Publications
    Federal Agencies Finalize Long-Pending No Surprises Act IDR Operations Rule
    Key Takeaways Federal agencies have finalized the No Surprises Act federal IDR Operations rule after more than two years, with effectiveness tied to Federal Register publication. The final rule governs key operational steps in the federal IDR process for out-of-network payment disputes, but does not change the substantive standard IDR entities apply when selecting between offers. The rule lowers the administrative fee to $15 while making the federal IDR process more formal and documentation-driven. Payors will also face new disclosure, remittance-code, registry, open negotiation and IDR response requirements. Providers and facilities should prepare for implementation while watching for agency guidance and federal IDR portal updates. The final rule does not announce a new formal comment period, but implementation may create opportunities for facility
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    2026 Health Care Reimbursement Newsletter
    2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for health care reimbursement. From major CMS payment rules to evolving disclosure requirements, AI scrutiny, and mounting pressure on providers across the care continuum, the 2026 Health Care Reimbursement Newsletter highlights the developments you need to understand now to stay ahead. In this issue: 2025 Wrap-Up: Key CMS Enrollment Changes and Disclosure Developments What Hospitals & ASCs Need to Know About the 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment and ASC Final Rule Durable Medical Equipment Update 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Highlights Forecasting Medicaid Challenges for Providers in 2026 Rural Health Providers Face a Tough Financial Road in 2026 – Will the Rural Health Transformation Program Save Them? Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Implications from the 2027 Proposed Rule Looking Ahead to 2026: CMS
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