C.J. Laird, MEd
Senior Associate
C.J. Laird is a Senior Associate in the Baton Rouge office.
Laird’s practice at HealthCare Appraisers focuses on the valuation and analysis of healthcare provider compensation arrangements which may have Stark and/or Anti-Kickback implications. He received a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Humanities from Florida State University. Prior to joining Healthcare Appraisers, Laird served as Principal of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School in Baton Rouge, where he directed all educational, operational and financial facets of the school.
PRACTICE AREA
- Compensation Valuation
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- A Glimpse at the Future of Healthcare Regulation (co-author with Brandon J. Billeaudeau, MPA) October 15, 2019.
- Trends in Dental Practice Management: Dental Support Organizations (co-author with Brandon J. Billeaudeau, MPA) September 2019.
EDUCATION
- Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, Master of Education – Educational Administration
- Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, Bachelor of Arts – Humanities
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School, Baton Rouge, LA, Principal
- St. Gerard Majella Catholic School, Baton Rouge, LA, Interim Administrative Principal
Recent Insights
Innovating Valuation Fee Structures: A Fixed Fee Solution to FMV Appraisal Fees
Author: David B. Fink Download the PDF THE HEALTHCARE VALUATION COMMUNITY The impetus for the healthcare valuation community began in the late 1990’s after the Physician Self- Referral Law (commonly known as the Stark Law) was enacted by Congress, which prohibits...
2021 Update: Physical Therapy Clinics & Centers
Authors: David Y. Lo, CFA, ASA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFThe physical therapy industry continues to see growing activity and investment. Most recently ATI Physical Therapy went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company,...
Avoiding Red Flags in Medical Directorships – A Valuator’s Guide
Authors: Fred Lara, CFA, ASA, CVA and Kevin Obletz, JD, CVAOriginally published by the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals. "The cornerstones of regulatory compliance, the concepts of commercial reasonableness and fair market value (“FMV”) are...
HealthCare Appraisers, Inc. Announces New Women’s Leadership Council
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 1, 2021 – Healthcare Appraisers, Inc. has appointed a new Women’s Leadership Council. The council will be working on several initiatives with other leaders in the company to advance dialogue about issues impacting equity, inclusion, and...
HealthCare Appraisers, Inc. Appoints New Chief DEI Officer
BOCA RATON, Fla., August 30, 2021 – Andrea Ferrari, JD, MPH, has been appointed Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Healthcare Appraisers, Inc. In this position, Ms. Ferrari will lead Healthcare Appraisers’ diversity, equity and inclusion strategies....
Upcoming Events
Feb 6-9 | American Hospital Association’s 2022 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference
Healthcare Appraisers is a proud Supporting Sponsor of the conference. Date: Sunday, February 6 - Wednesday, February 9, 2022 The American Hospital Association’s 2022 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, February 6-9, Phoenix, AZ, brings together top practitioners...