Kevin Obletz, JD, CVA
Partner
Kevin Obletz is a Partner in the Boca Raton office.
Obletz’s practice at HealthCare Appraisers focuses on valuation and analysis of healthcare provider compensation arrangements. Prior to joining HealthCare Appraisers, he served as associate general counsel in the regional office of an international sports-marketing firm, focusing on representational contract negotiation and drafting. More recently, he worked for a civil litigation practice at a boutique civil litigation firm.
Obletz is a member of the Florida Bar. He received a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Florida Atlantic University, where he graduated magna cum laude.
PRACTICE AREA
- Compensation Valuation
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- A Look at How Academic Medical Centers May Be Better Poised to Handle the Physician Shortage Crisis, co-authored with Nicole Jacobsen, JD, MBA, LLM, American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals, Journal of Provider Compensation, June 20, 2023 Issue
- Fair Market Value Considerations for Medicare Advantage Plans, co-authored with Alyse Bentz, JD, MPH, June 6, 2023
- Ensuring Compliance Post COVID-19, co-authored with Alyse Bentz, JD, MPH, May 10, 2023
- Recent Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Enforcement Actions Highlight the Importance of the Valuator’s Role, co-authored with Erica Jacobovits, JD, November 16, 2022
- 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule – Update to Teaching Physicians, co-authored with Erica Jacobovitz, JD, August 31, 2022
- Examining the Cost-Effectiveness of CRNAs, co-authored with Elizabeth Neiberg, JD, June 20, 2022
- The Challenges of wRVU-Based Survey Data in an Evolving Healthcare Industry, co-authored with Nicole M. Jacobsen, JD, MBA, LLM, and James R. Hills, CPA/ABV, May 11, 2022
- The Rocky Mountain State Equalizes Pay for All: A Year in Review, co-authored with Erica Jacobovits, JD, May 11, 2022
- Forecasting the Pandemic’s Impact on Physician Compensation Surveys, co-authored with David B. Fink, May 2, 2022
- Avoiding Red Flags in Medical Directorships – A Valuator’s Guide, co-authored with Fred Lara, CFA, ASA, CVA, published by the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals, September 1, 2021
- OIG Advisory Opinion: Will Clarification on Group Practice Definition Create Additional Opportunities for Physician Investors?, co-authored with Alyse Bentz, JD, MPH, August 30, 2021
- The Push for Supervision Flexibility for Cardiac Rehabilitation (“REHAB”), co-authored with Erica Jacobovits, JD, August 18, 2021
- Mandated Hospital Disclosure of Negotiated Rates and Its Potential Impact on Fair Market Value (FMV) Analyses – Part Two, co-authored with Erica Jacobovits, JD, April 5, 2021
- The FMV Impact on Physician Compensation: Physicians Utilizing Advance Practice Professionals in Global Surgery Settings, co-authored with Barbara Landy, MBA, MHS, FACHE, NHA, February 9, 2021
- Mandated Hospital Disclosure of Negotiated Rates and Its Potential Impact on Fair Market Value (FMV) Analyses, co-authored with Erica Jacobovits, JD, February 3, 2021
- COVID-19 FMV Considerations Amongst Waivers, co-authored with Erica Jacobovits, JD, August 20, 2020
- Hospice Tenancy and Inpatient Services Arrangements – Opportunities and Risks, co-authored with Alyse Bentz, JD, MPH, August 18, 2020
- Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19): Novel Solutions to the Growing Physician Shortage Crisis – Part Two (co-authors Alyse Bentz, JD, MPH and Erica Jacobovits, JD), FMVantage Point, May 13, 2020
- Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19): Novel Solutions to the Growing Physician Shortage Crisis (co-authors Alyse Bentz, JD, MPH and Erica Jacobovits, JD), FMVantage Point, April 16, 2020
- Webinar – Structuring and Managing Oncology Services Lines: Regulatory Challenges, Physician Employment, and More, co-presented with Daryl Johnson, MAcc, CVA, Managing Partner, HealthCare Appraisers, Inc., and Andrea M. Ferrari, JD, MPH, Director, HealthCare Appraisers, Inc., Strafford Webinar, January 24, 2018.
- Presentation – Issues and Update – Valuing Hospital/Physician Transactions, co-presented with Daryl Johnson, MAcc, CVA, Managing Partner, HealthCare Appraisers, Inc., Hall Render Practical Health Retreat 2015, Marco Island, FL, February 28, 2015.
EDUCATION
- University of Miami School of Law | Juris Doctor
- Florida Atlantic University | Bachelor of Science, Economics (magna cum laude)
CREDENTIALS
- Member of the State Bar: Florida
- Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP)
- American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA)
- American Bar Association, Health Law Section
- Florida Bar, Health Law Section
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Law Office of Alan C. Gold, P.A. | Contract Attorney
- Lagardere Unlimited, Miami Beach Office | Associate General Counsel and Client Manager
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