Practice Focus
Steve has a national reputation as an advisor to business and professional organizations, counsels privately owned corporations and healthcare clients on contractual and regulatory issues, succession planning, and related transactional matters. He represents clients in acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and contract disputes.Steve represents physicians in connection with payor audits and disputes with licensing agencies. He also previously served as a member of the McDonald Hopkins Executive Committee.
Steve also commits substantial time educating the medical profession on business and regulatory matters. Presentations include the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago Hospital, the American Dental Association, and Illinois and Ohio Medical Group Management Associations.
Steve earned a J.D., with honors, from Illinois Institute of Technology's Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1981. He received a B.S., magna cum laude, from Northern Illinois University in 1978.
Admissions - Court
- U.S. Tax Court
Admissions - State
- Illinois
Honors and Awards
- AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers (2007, 2010-2018)
- Named one of the Best Lawyers in America (2014-2020)
Public Service and Volunteerism
- Prevent Child Abuse America (Board of Directors, 2019)
- Village of Deerfield, Illinois (Trustee, 2007-2009)
- Village of Deerfield, Illinois (Mayor, 2001-2009)
- Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Director, 2006-2009)
News
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35 attorneys at McDonald Hopkins selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® 2018
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Four attorneys at McDonald Hopkins named Illinois Super Lawyers
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39 attorneys at McDonald Hopkins selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers 2017
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"Pros, Cons of Provider-Based Conversions"
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41 attorneys at McDonald Hopkins selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® 2016
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Six attorneys at McDonald Hopkins named Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
External Publications
American Medical News
- Deadline looms on updating HIPAA privacy materials, August 2013
- Hospital bylaws can trip up employed physicians, May 2013
- Don't become ensnared by physician ACO exclusivity clauses, December 2012
- What to consider before switching to concierge medicine, October 2012
The Rheumatologist (www.the-rheumatologist.org):
- Is Concierge Medicine Right for your Practice, September 2018
- A Guide to Understanding Physician Compensation Models, April 2018
- Medicare Access & CHIP Re-authorization Act Preparation Tips, January 2018
- How to Appropriately Discharge a Patient to Avoid Abandonment, Medical Malpractice, June 2017
- What Rheumatologists Should Know about Purchasing a Healthcare Practice, September 2016
- Preparing for Increased HIPAA Audits Among Smaller Rheumatology Providers, May 2016
- Hospital Acquisitions of Physician Practices Likely to Decrease, February 2016
- Pros, Cons of Provider-Based Conversions, September 2015
- Beware Antitrust Laws When Considering Healthcare Mergers, March 2015
- Selling a Rheumatology Practice to a Hospital or Health System, November 2014
ENT Today (www.enttoday.org):
- What the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act Means for Healthcare Facilities, February 2019
- How to Prepare and Respond to Payer Audits, August 2018
- The Tax Bill's Implications for Healthcare, February 2018
- Ransomware: What It Is and How to Prevent it, December 2017
- How to Bill Medicare for Non-Covered Services, May 2017
- How Reasonable Non-Compete Clauses Can Protect Your Practice, October 2016
- Telemedicine: Practicing Medicine across State Lines, August 2016
- Legal Steps That Need To Be Taken Before You Can Leave Your Medical Practice, January 2016
- Address Security, Policies, Contracts when Reviewing Your Medical Practice, August 2015
- Internal Due Diligence Review Critical for Physician Practices, July 2015
- Omnibus Rule Compliance Deadline Imminent, September 2014
- Interplay Between Physician Employment Agreements, Medical Staff Bylaws Should Not Be Ignored, October 2013
The Hospitalist (www.the-hospitalist.org):
- Transitioning From Your Current Medical Practice: An Abbreviated Step-by-Step Guide, April 2017
- Five Situations Where Hospitalists Need a Healthcare Attorney, May 2016
- Practice Expanding: The Rising Trend in Hospitalist Co-Management, February 2016
- Expert Witness Primer Offers Tips for Hospitalists, October 2015
- What Hospitalists Should Consider Before Becoming an Expert Witness, June 2015
- Greater Transparency for Financial Information in Healthcare Will Prompt Questions from Patients, March 2015
- How to Avoid Data Breaches, HIPAA Violations When Posting Patients’ Protected Health Information Online, June 2014
Additional Articles:
- Tips on negotiating an employment contract for part-time practice, American Medical News, July 2012
- Face to Face With...Steven M. Harris, BC Advantage Magazine, Issue 7.4: June/July 2012
- Contributor, Aesthetic Medicine, Growing Your Practice, Quality Medical Publishing, Inc., 2009
- Administering the Law: Eleven Alums Who Deliver, Chicago-Kent Magazine profile, Spring 2006
- Co-author, Medical Practice Divorce: Successfully Managing A Medical Business Breakup, AMA Press, 2001
