Seamus Taylor | People

Overview

Seamus advises clients from across the healthcare industry on transactional and regulatory issues.

Prior to joining Dorsey, Seamus worked in the corporate department of a regional law firm in Des Moines.

University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2022), with distinction

University of Iowa College of Public Health (Master of Public Health, 2019)

Vassar College (A.B., 2017)

Advised critical access hospital on fraud and abuse implications of provider independent contractor arrangement
Drafted legal opinion discussing risks of proposed private payor strategic initiatives
Counseled ambulatory surgical center on structuring physician ownership to comply with federal law and agency guidance
Advised multi-specialty clinic on payment issues with an out-of-state insurance company
Negotiated payor agreements and reviewed for compliance with client policies

January 03, 2024

HHS OCR Settles HIPAA Investigation with Business Associate for $350,000

May 19, 2023

“Artificial Intelligence: Attempts at developing an ethical approach for its use in insurance” (co-author), in Research Handbook on International Insurance Law & Regulations (2nd ed.), (coming 2023).
“Carbon Capture and Storage Pipelines as a Short-Term CO₂ Reduction Strategy for Iowa”, selected as a winning paper of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources’ law student writing competition, 2022.
“Promoting Quality of Life and Safety in Assisted Living: A Survey of State Monitoring and Enforcement Agents” (co-author), in Medical Care Research and Review, 2021.

“Staying Secure: Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures Under the HIPAA Security Rule” (co-presenter), Iowa Hospital Association webinar, 2023.
“Open, Closed, and Public Meeting Procedures” (co-presenter), Iowa Hospital Association webinar, 2023.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Healthcare Transactions & Regulations

Early Career Representative, Managed Care & Insurance Interest Group, American Bar Association Health Law Section

Boyd Service Award (University of Iowa College of Law, 2022)
Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in Employment Law (University of Iowa College of Law, 2021)
Jurisprudence Award for Academic Excellence in Climate Change Law & Policy (University of Iowa College of Law, 2022)
Milford E. Barnes Award for service and academic excellence (University of Iowa College of Public Health, 2019)