Susan Fine
Experience
Susan Fine focuses her practice on a wide range of healthcare law and managed care
matters. She advises on regulatory compliance, risk management, Affordable Care
Act, ERISA, HIPAA, pharmacy, contracting and state and federal insurance laws. Susan
is uniquely positioned to understand the needs of her clients and brings nearly a
decade of industry experience to her clients having served as former in-house counsel
to a regional health insurance carrier in the Pacific Northwest.
During her time as in-house counsel, Susan advised on legal, regulatory and
transactional matters, as well as provided compliance training across multiple states.
Prior to that, she served as a health lawyer with multiple firms for over ten years.
Client service is paramount in her work. She strives to deliver timely, responsive, and
practical legal services that are tailored to the needs and challenges of her client's
businesses.
Representative Work
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Represented a carrier in negotiations with a pharmacy benefit manager and
Of Counsel
Seattle, WA
(206) 386 - 7525 direct
(206) 386 - 7500 fax
susan.fine@stoel.com
specialty pharmacies
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Advised and implemented mental health parity and health care reform
compliance requirements
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Education
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Seattle University School of Law, J.D.,
Cum Laude, 1995
Associate Editor of Seattle University
Supported and advised on quality and accreditation programs
Law Review
Professional Honors and Activities
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Washington State Bar Association
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American Health Lawyers Association, past member and contributing author
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Healthcare Financial Management Association, past member and co-chair of
Compliance and Health Policy Committee
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Mentor Health Northwest, past member and board of directors
Publications
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“Health Law Practice Guide,” American Health Lawyers Association, 2005
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“Regulatory Update," American Health Lawyer’s Association, 2005
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“Why are Physicians, Hospitals, and Staffing Companies Unhappy with Medicare’s
Reform” An Explanation of the Reassignment Prohibition and Suggestions for How
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University of California, Los Angeles,
M.S.W., B.A.
Admissions
Washington
Susan Fine
to Minimize Adverse Effects,” Journal of Health Care Compliance, July/August 2004