Pooneh Ghiassi
Attorney
Publications​
New OIG insight on discounts: advisory opinion 13-07 (co-author)
Arkansas Chapter of the AHLA Fraud and Abuse, Self-Referrals, and False Claims Practice Group's Fifty State Survey (co-author)
Tennessee Chapter of the AHLA Fraud and Abuse, Self-Referrals, and False Claims Practice Group's Fifty State Survey (co-author)
"It Takes Two to Tango"--Increased Government Enforcement Against Individual Physicians (co-author)
Hospital Syndications: Opportunities and Options, or Poised for Extinction (co-author)
Pooneh Ghiassi is a seasoned healthcare attorney with over two decades of dedicated experience serving healthcare professionals and organizations. Throughout her career, she has represented a diverse clientele, including individual physicians, specialty hospitals, large health systems, and ambulatory surgery centers. Notably, Pooneh has led significant projects with physician groups and provided comprehensive representation to hospitals.
​
Her tenure at one of the nation's leading healthcare law firms has equipped her with the expertise to navigate complex transactional, operational, and regulatory challenges. Pooneh excels in negotiating and drafting critical agreements, such as employment and medical director contracts, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of physician contracting intricacies.
​
Her personal connection to the medical community, being married to a physician throughout his medical school and residency and assisting in establishing his practice, provides her with unique insights into the challenges healthcare professionals face. This perspective enables her to deliver tailored legal solutions that effectively address both federal and state healthcare regulations.
​
A graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Law (Class of 2005), Pooneh is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Kentucky. Beyond her legal practice, she is a devoted mother of three who enjoys skiing, reading, and spending quality time with her family.
​
Pooneh's extensive experience and personal dedication make her a trusted advisor for healthcare professionals seeking reliable legal counsel.