Lawyers / Professionals

 
Joseph J. Hylak-Reinholtz       
Associate
77 West Wacker Drive
Suite 4100
Chicago, Illinois 60601-1818
T: 312.641.2088
F: 312.698.4509
jhylak-reinholtz@mcguirewoods.com
 

Mr. Hylak-Reinholtz concentrates on corporate law and regulatory matters for healthcare entities. His experience includes advising clients with respect to Medicare and Medicaid, HIPAA, certificate of need, licensure issues, and general healthcare compliance matters. He has more than 10 years of experience in Illinois government, developing an understanding of complex issues from a legislative, advocacy, and executive viewpoint.

During this time, he focused on legislative, budgetary, and regulatory issues for many healthcare provider groups. He has vast experience in provider reimbursement under state and federal healthcare programs, a comprehensive understanding of state and federal statutes affecting healthcare entities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and previously led efforts to implement new policies and programs such as the All Kids Health Insurance Program and the redesign of the state pharmaceutical assistance programs due to the implementation of Medicare Part D.


Practices & Industries
Previous Experience
  • Summer Associate, McGuireWoods LLP, Chicago, Illinois, 2008
  • Law Clerk and Consultant, McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, Chicago, Illinois, 2007-2008
  • Executive Policy Advisor, Office of the Director, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Springfield, Illinois, 2003-2006
  • Legislative Liaison, Illinois Health Care Association, Springfield, Illinois, 2001-2003
  • Research and Appropriations Analyst, Research Staff, Office of Speaker Michael J. Madigan, Illinois House of Representatives, Springfield, Illinois, 1996-2001

Articles
  • "Alternative Dispute Resolution and Long Term Care: Can the Elderly Negotiate a Fair ADR Clause?" Co-authored with J. Brian Jackson and Jason Greis, Health Care Law Monthly, October 2009
  • "The Charitable Purpose Exemption and Illinois Hospitals: It's Time to Retire the Methodist Test," Du Page County Bar Association Brief, May 2009
  • LexisNexis Expert Commentary on Medtronic Settlement, Co-authored with Krist Werling, Summer 2008

Speaking Engagements
  • "Current Tax Issues Facing Not-for-Profit Providers," American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) Annual Meeting, November 10, 2009

Misc
  • Licensed Private Pilot (VFR Rating)

Professional Affiliations
  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys
 

EDUCATION

Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois, J.D., cum laude, 2009

  • Symposium Editor, NIU Law Review
  • 2008 Moot Court Championship: First Place Team, Best Oralist Awards

University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, Illinois, B.A., 1996

  • Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
 
 

ADMITTED

Illinois 2009

 

PLACE OF BIRTH

Elmhurst, Illinois