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SHIRIN E. HARRELL
HARRELL & NOWAK, LLC
Ste 2107, 650 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504)522-7885

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Experience

Founding Partner, Harrell & Nowak, LLC, New Orleans, LA, (Jan. 2004 – present), practice focused on health law, healthcare litigation, medical malpractice, products liability, regulatory and compliance issues, Stark/Anti-kickback fraud and abuse, insurance disputes and personal injury.

Attorney, Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.P., New Orleans, LA, (Aug. 2001 – Nov. 2003), practice focused on health law, healthcare litigation, medical malpractice, products liability, regulatory and compliance issues, Stark/Anti-kickback fraud and abuse, and professional practice representation.

Vice President, Managed Care, Pan-American Life Insurance Company, New Orleans, LA, (Feb. 1997 - Aug. 1998), implemented managed care strategy for largest mutual insurance company in the South; developed Point of Service (POS) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) including 1,900 physicians and 30 hospitals; responsible for plan design, implementation, medical management, contracting, credentialing, marketing and advertising. Contracted with 24 managed care companies providing coverage to beneficiaries in Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana.

Regional Director, Managed Care and Business Development, Tenet Healthcare Corporation, New Orleans, LA, (Aug. 1995 - Feb. 1997), implemented managed care strategy and business development activities for Tenet Louisiana HealthSystem which consists of hospitals, outpatient facilities, nursing homes and home care agencies. Responsible for negotiation, management and performance monitoring of over 110 separate managed care contracts.

Vice President, Planning, Marketing, Managed Care, Mercy+Baptist Medical Centers, New Orleans, LA, (1994 - 1995), responsible for strategic planning, marketing, public relations, and managed care. Developed PPO and HMO-based health plans.

Vice President, Planning and Managed Care, Southern Baptist Hospital, New Orleans, LA, (1990 -1994), responsible for strategic planning, market research, corporate marketing, business development and managed care activities.

General Health Care Experience: (1977 - 1994), varied and extensive experience in direct patient care, including medical-surgical, ICU, rehabilitation and home care; varied experience in management of health services, including clinical and financial operations of a large medical practice with four practice locations, home health care services and rehabilitation services.

Education

• Juris Doctor, May 2001, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
• Master of Business Administration, May 1990, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
• Bachelor of Arts in Nursing, May 1977, Simmons College, Boston, MA; Licensed RN in Louisiana

Memberships

American, New Orleans, and Louisiana State Bar Associations, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, Association of Trial Lawyers.