Frank E. Sheeder III
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Frank E. Sheeder III is a thought leader in health care enforcement, compliance, and healthcare fraud, waste and abuse litigation.
, Sheeder attended Niskayuna High School
in Niskayuna, New York. He obtained a B.A. in Psychology
cum laude from Duke University
in 1984. He received a J.D. from Boston University School of Law
in 1987, at which time he began the practice of law in Dallas, Texas
. He is a partner, in the law firm of DLA Piper
, where he is chair of the firm's Health Care Enforcement and Compliance practice. He has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
, the Supreme Court of Texas, and all other Courts in Texas. He is a Certified Ethics and Compliance Professional.
(HCCA) and is a member of its Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He is considered to be one of the thought leaders in the United States on health care litigation and enforcement, effective compliance and ethics programs, corporate culture, government investigations, internal investigations and defending against whistleblower
allegations. He advises hospitals, physicians, and health systems on Medicare
and Medicaid
compliance.
Sheeder is a Moderator of The Healthcare Roundtable for Chief Compliance Officers and The Healthcare Roundtable for General Counsel. Sheeder has participated in two Roundtables jointly sponsored by the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
OIG) and the Health Care Compliance Association. He as been quoted regarding health care fraud and compliance matters in the New York Times,Modern Healthcare
and various other publications.
Sheeder's work has been published extensively in the Journal of Health Care Compliance, Compliance Today, Health Lawyers News, Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law, and various other journals and periodicals. He is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Health Care Compliance and the Report on Medicaid Compliance.
He is the author of the treatise, Corporate Governance and Compliance for Health Care: A Practical Guide, Wolters Kluwer
; Lslf/Cdr edition (2007). He is a contributing author to the Health Care Compliance Professional's Manual. Sheeder is the author of a quarterly Corporate Culture column in the Journal of Health Care Compliance. Sheeder's writings are used in the Health Care Compliance curriculum of the Hamline University School of Law
. His work has also been cited internationally in law journals.
Program Integrity Group; and Brian Flood, the former Texas Medicaid Inspector General. He has presented to the Healthcare Financial Management Association
, American Health Lawyers Association, American Bar Association
, American Health Information Management Association
, the State Bar of Texas
, the Dallas Bar Association
, and various other professional organizations.
, the Texas Bar Foundation, and the Dallas Bar Association
. He is a member of the advisory board of the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance. Sheeder is a member of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce Leadership Dallas Class of 2007.
Education and Professional
Born in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
, Sheeder attended Niskayuna High School
Niskayuna High School
Niskayuna High School is a secondary school in Niskayuna, New York.- History :Niskayuna High School was founded in 1954.Niskayuna High School is to receive $53.2 million to undergo repairs and updates including 8 new classrooms and a new media center, it was completed in April 2011.- Academics :In...
in Niskayuna, New York. He obtained a B.A. in Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
cum laude from Duke University
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
in 1984. He received a J.D. from Boston University School of Law
Boston University School of Law
Boston University School of Law is the law school affiliated with Boston University, and is ranked #22 among American law schools by US News and World Report magazine. It is the second-oldest law school in Massachusetts and one of the first law schools in the country to admit students regardless...
in 1987, at which time he began the practice of law in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
. He is a partner, in the law firm of DLA Piper
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm with 76 offices across 30 countries and more than 4,200 lawyers. As of May 2011, it was the largest law firm in the world by number of attorneys. The firm's global revenues were $1.92 billion in 2009-2010. The firm is composed of two partnerships, DLA Piper...
, where he is chair of the firm's Health Care Enforcement and Compliance practice. He has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas is a United States district court. Its first judge, Andrew Phelps McCormick, was appointed to the court on April 10, 1879. The court convenes in Dallas, Texas with divisions in Fort Worth, Amarillo, Abilene, Lubbock, San Angelo...
, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas is the Federal district court with jurisdiction over the southern part of Texas...
, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is the Federal district court with jurisdiction over the eastern part of Texas and is a part of the Fifth Circuit. The court's headquarters are in Tyler, Texas and has five subdivision offices in Beaumont, Lufkin, Marshall,...
, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
The United States District Court For the Western District Of Texas is a Federal district court. The court convenes in San Antonio with divisions in Austin, Del Rio, El Paso, Midland, Pecos, and Waco. It has jurisdiction in over 50 Trans-Pecos, Permian Basin and Hill Country counties of the U.S....
, the Supreme Court of Texas, and all other Courts in Texas. He is a Certified Ethics and Compliance Professional.
Role in the Field of Health Care Compliance
Sheeder is the President of the Health Care Compliance AssociationHealth Care Compliance Association
The Health Care Compliance Association is a nonprofit, individual membership association which provides resources for ethics and compliance professionals in the United States. It serves over 7,200 members through publications, education programs, conferences and professional networking including...
(HCCA) and is a member of its Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He is considered to be one of the thought leaders in the United States on health care litigation and enforcement, effective compliance and ethics programs, corporate culture, government investigations, internal investigations and defending against whistleblower
Whistleblower
A whistleblower is a person who tells the public or someone in authority about alleged dishonest or illegal activities occurring in a government department, a public or private organization, or a company...
allegations. He advises hospitals, physicians, and health systems on Medicare
Medicare (United States)
Medicare is a social insurance program administered by the United States government, providing health insurance coverage to people who are aged 65 and over; to those who are under 65 and are permanently physically disabled or who have a congenital physical disability; or to those who meet other...
and Medicaid
Medicaid
Medicaid is the United States health program for certain people and families with low incomes and resources. It is a means-tested program that is jointly funded by the state and federal governments, and is managed by the states. People served by Medicaid are U.S. citizens or legal permanent...
compliance.
Sheeder is a Moderator of The Healthcare Roundtable for Chief Compliance Officers and The Healthcare Roundtable for General Counsel. Sheeder has participated in two Roundtables jointly sponsored by the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inspector General , for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is charged with identifying and combating waste, fraud, and abuse in the HHS’s more than 300 programs, including Medicare and programs conducted by agencies within HHS, such as the Food and Drug Administration, the...
OIG) and the Health Care Compliance Association. He as been quoted regarding health care fraud and compliance matters in the New York Times,Modern Healthcare
Modern Healthcare
Modern Healthcare is a weekly, 70,037-circulation business publication delivering news and information to executives in the healthcare industry...
and various other publications.
Writings
Sheeder is the author of the Health Care Enforcement and Compliance Matters blog, which addresses current developments in the areas of healthcare enforcement, compliance, fraud, reform and related topics.Sheeder's work has been published extensively in the Journal of Health Care Compliance, Compliance Today, Health Lawyers News, Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law, and various other journals and periodicals. He is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Health Care Compliance and the Report on Medicaid Compliance.
He is the author of the treatise, Corporate Governance and Compliance for Health Care: A Practical Guide, Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer N.V. is a global information services and publishing company. The company provides products and services for professionals in the health, tax, accounting, corporate, financial services, legal and regulatory sectors...
; Lslf/Cdr edition (2007). He is a contributing author to the Health Care Compliance Professional's Manual. Sheeder is the author of a quarterly Corporate Culture column in the Journal of Health Care Compliance. Sheeder's writings are used in the Health Care Compliance curriculum of the Hamline University School of Law
Hamline University School of Law
Hamline University School of Law is a private law school affiliated with Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The School of Law was founded in 1972 as the Midwestern School of Law by a group of legal professionals. In 1976, it was absorbed by Hamline University as its own School of Law,...
. His work has also been cited internationally in law journals.
Lectures
Sheeder has been on the faculty of the Health Care Compliance Association's Compliance Academies. He lectures on Internal and External Investigations, Legal Risk Areas, and Voluntary Disclosures. He has lectured extensively at various professional conferences across the United States, and has co-presented with James Sheehan, the former Medicaid Inspector General for the State of New York; Kimberly Brandt, the former Director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services , previously known as the Health Care Financing Administration , is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services that administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with state governments to administer...
Program Integrity Group; and Brian Flood, the former Texas Medicaid Inspector General. He has presented to the Healthcare Financial Management Association
Healthcare Financial Management Association
The Healthcare Financial Management Association is a non-profit membership organization for healthcare financial management executives. The organization is based in Westchester, Cook County, Illinois...
, American Health Lawyers Association, American Bar Association
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation...
, American Health Information Management Association
American Health Information Management Association
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, the State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Texas
The State Bar of Texas is an agency of the judiciary under the administrative control of the Texas Supreme Court. The Texas Bar is responsible for assisting the Texas Supreme Court in overseeing all attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas...
, the Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Bar Association
The Dallas Bar Association or DBA is a professional organization providing resources for attorneys and the public in the city of Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1873, the DBA is a voluntary professional association of 10,000+ lawyers...
, and various other professional organizations.
Professional Activities
Sheeder is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, the North Texas Healthcare Compliance Professionals Association (Past President), the American Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association
The American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation...
, the Texas Bar Foundation, and the Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Bar Association
The Dallas Bar Association or DBA is a professional organization providing resources for attorneys and the public in the city of Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1873, the DBA is a voluntary professional association of 10,000+ lawyers...
. He is a member of the advisory board of the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance. Sheeder is a member of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce Leadership Dallas Class of 2007.
Recognition
Sheeder has been listed in Chambers USA many years a row;The Best Lawyers in America for several years; and Texas Super Lawyers (2006-present); He was named by Nightingale's Healthcare News in its list of: "Outstanding Healthcare Fraud and Compliance Lawyers — 2007." He has been ranked AV Preeminent, 5.0 out of 5, by Martindale-Hubbell.Presentations
- The Road Ahead and How to Navigate it - Challenges for Health Care Organizations in 2009, panelist, Health Care Compliance Institute's 2009 Compliance Institute
- Who needs caffeine when you have the stimulus bill - How the Recent Stimulus Plan Impacts Healthcare Providers: What Every Compliance Officer Needs to Know; Key Recent Developments Regarding Attorney-Client Privilege, Work-Product Protection and Indemnification; The Road Ahead and How to Navigate it, 2009 Health Care Compliance, Association Compliance Institute
- The Road Ahead, The Healthcare Roundtable for CFOs
- The Road Ahead, The Healthcare Roundtable for CFOs and CMOs
- The Road Ahead, The Healthcare Roundtable for CEOs
- Downsizing, Restructuring, and Employee Separation Issues – Can we Reduce Payroll Expenses, Maintain Excellent Health Care Delivery Systems and Legally Comply with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRB) the WARN Act and Recent “Whistleblower Litigation Developments?
- Compliance 101, Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics, Utilities and Energy Compliance and Ethics Conference
- The New Frontier of Auditing and Oversight: RACs PERM, Data Mining and Never Events, Jones Day 12th Annual Health Care Compliance Forum
- Quality Failures and the False Claims Act, HCCA Fraud and Compliance Forum
- RAC Audits – The Past and The Future, The Healthcare Roundtable for CEOs
- Quality of Care as Federal False Claims Act Violation, HCCA Quality of Care Compliance Conference
- Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics 7th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute
- Internal Investigations; Legal, Risk and Disclosure Issues; Internal & External Investigations; Legal Issues, Risk Factors and Disclosure Issues, HCCA Compliance Academies (18)
- Internal and External Investigations; Legal Issues; Self-Disclosures; Investigations; Attorney-Client Privilege, HCCA Advanced Academies
- Medicaid Enforcement, HFMA Gulf Coast Chapter
- Current Enforcement Trends, HCCA Compliance Institute, Children's Hospital Immersion Session
- Federal and State Development in Medical Enforcement and State False Claims Act Legislation, HCCA Compliance Institute
- Legal Issues, Risk Factors & Disclosure Issues, Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics Compliance Academy
- Medicaid Enforcement Trends, HCCA Teleconference
- Driving Quality in Long-Term Care: A Board of Directors Dashboard, participated in OIG/HCCA Government/Industry Roundtable
- Current Trends in Medicaid Enforcement: The Deficit Reduction Act, Lorman Education Series Teleconference
- Federal and State Developments in Medicaid Enforcement and State False Claims Act Legislation, Audioconference with Jim Sheehan, NY Inspector General and Brian Flood, HCCA Audioconference
- The Enforcement Agenda for Research, panel moderator, HCCA Research and Compliance Conference
- How to Create Whistleblowers and What to Do When You Have Them, HCCA Research Compliance Conference
- Avoiding Liabilities Under Stark, Medical Office Buildings and Healthcare Facility Projects Panel, American Conference Institute
- The DRA: Recent Developments and Implications for Providers; Understanding Fraud in Managed Care Environments, AHLA Fraud/Compliance Forum
- Dealing with Stakeholders When Confronted with an Internal/External Investigation, SCCE Compliance Workshop
- The Future of Medicaid Regulation and Enforcement, with Kimberly Brandt, Director of Program Integrity, CMS, and Brian Flood, Texas Inspector General, HCCA Compliance Institute
- The Deficit Reduction Act: Implications for Compliance in 2007, with Brian Flood, Texas Inspector General, HCCA Compliance Institute
- Dealing with Attorneys and Consultants, HCCA Compliance Institute
- Research Compliance Issues, HCCA Region VI Annual Compliance Conference
- The Deficit Reduction Act: Now It's Here, What Have You Done? Part II - Practical Advice for Providers
- The Deficit Reduction Act: Now It's Here, What Have You Done? Part 1 - Recent Developments from the Perspective of a State Inspector General and Outside Counsel
- Internal Investigations: Demonstrate Integrity and Avoid Compliance Pitfalls, HCPro, Inc. Audioconference
- The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, AHLA/HCCA Fraud & Compliance Forum
- The Enforcement Agenda for Research; and Dealing With a Government Investigation, HCCA Research Compliance Conference
- Internal Investigations: Dealing with Stakeholders, SCCE Compliance & Ethics Institute
- Deficit Reduction Act: New Compliance Responsibilities, with Brian Flood, Texas Inspector General, HCPro, Inc. Audioconference
- Ten Tips for Internal Investigations, AHLA Annual Meeting and In-House Counsel Program
- Profiles of Whistleblowers, Dallas Bar Association, Health Law Section
- Internal and Government Investigations: A View From the Trenches, SCCE Corporate Compliance Workshop
- A Compliance Investigation Orientation, HCCA Compliance Institute
- Internal and Government Investigations: A View From the Trenches, SCCE Compliance and Ethics Conference
- The Wave of Change in Government Enforcement: the DRA and Beyond, HCCA Compliance Institute, with Brian Flood, Texas Inspector General
- The OIG Workplan and Some Interesting New Developments, VHA Southwest, Inc., Compliance Council
- Draft OIG Compliance Program Guidance: Research, HCCA Compliance Audio Conference
- Ten Things You Wanted to Know About Internal Investigations, But Were Afraid to Ask, AHLA Practice Group Teleconference