Overview
Sally’s career in the health care industry as a nurse, nurse educator and lawyer bring a unique perspective to her representation of health care clients. She is primarily involved in providing legal advice and counsel to clients in the health care industry including hospitals and health systems, physicians and physician practices, and nursing facilities. She provides guidance for a wide range of issues in the areas of contracting, licensure, medical staff matters, regulatory compliance, employment and reimbursement issues. Also, Sally advises in the area of elder law including eligibility for federal and state assistance programs.
Experience
Experience
- Of Counsel Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy Law, 2017—present
- Past Chair, Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. Health Law Practice Group
- Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. 2003—2016
- Attorney in private practice, 1988—2003
- Faculty Member, University of Iowa School of Nursing, 1967—1970
- Nurse, University of Iowa Hospital, 1969
- Nurse, VA hospital in Iowa City, 1967
Activities and Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Sections: General Practice, Solo & Small Firm; Health Law)
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Iowa Society of Healthcare Attorneys
- Iowa State Bar Association (Sections: General Practice; Health Law; Chair: Health Law Section, 2004—2005; Editor: Health Law Section Newsletter, 2003—2005)
- Polk County Bar Association
Seminars
- American Health Lawyers Association Physician and Hospitals Law Institute, February, 2017
- Iowa Society of Healthcare Attorneys Annual Meeting, May 2016
- Iowa Hospital Association Annual Meeting, October 2015
- American Bar Association Physician Issues Conference, June 2015
News & Events
News
Honors & Recognitions
Honors & Recognitions
- Selected as Health Care Law 2016 Lawyer of the Year in Des Moines.
- Selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America as a top-ranked attorney in Health Care Law (2005—2019)
- Selected for inclusion in the Great Plains Super Lawyers in the area of Health Care (2007, 2009—2010, 2014—2018)
Thought Leadership and Teaching
Thought Leadership and Teaching
- Frequent presenter on health law topics including Stark and anti-kickback laws; contracts and negotiations for professionals; education of non-profit and governmental boards; and general liability issues.
- Co-author, chapter of Legal Guide to Iowa Health Law
- Past Adjunct Professor, “Health Law,” “Negotiations,” and “Legal Research & Writing,” Drake University Law School
Education
Drake University Law School, J.D., 1988, with honors
- Order of the Coif
- Case Note Editor, Drake Law Review, 1987—1988
University of Iowa, M.A., 1971
University of Iowa, B.S.N., 1967, with highest distinction
Admissions
- Iowa
- U.S. Supreme Court