Thomas Shorter

Thomas N. Shorter is a Partner in the Madison, Wisconsin office of Husch Blackwell LLP. Tom represents healthcare institutions, hospitals, physician groups, research institutions and healthcare related organizations, as well as, educational institutions, and private businesses. Tom also provides counsel on healthcare, corporate, labor and employment and regulatory matters. Tom handles matters regarding Medicare compliance, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), Physician Self-Referral (Stark) and Anti-Kickback issues. Additionally, Tom is also called upon by other organizations to handle management -side legal corporate and employment issues, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504m and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Tom is a member of the State Bars of Wisconsin and Minnesota. He received his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law, Phi Delta Phi, and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Honors Selected as one of "40 Under 40" by In Business Magazine in 2006 Listed in Best Lawyers in America Listed in Who's Who in American Law Professional Association Memberships American College of Healthcare Executives (Regent, Past Wisconsin Chapter President, Wisconsin Chapter Board) American Health Law Association (President, Board) American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration NSBA Council of School Attorneys Society for Human Resource Management Wisconsin School Attorneys Association (Past President)