Bradley Byars is a seasoned healthcare attorney and compliance specialist with extensive experience delivering strategic legal counsel and leadership across diverse healthcare organizations. With a focused expertise in healthcare regulatory compliance, fraud and abuse statutes, and complex healthcare transactions, Bradley has established a distinguished career supporting healthcare providers and organizations navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Education & Credentials

Bradley holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a Health Law Certificate from Saint Louis University School of Law (2008-2012), where he was actively involved in the Healthcare Law Association and served as President of the Mark Twain Law Students Association. He furthered his specialized knowledge by earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Health Law from the same institution (2015-2016).

His credentials are reinforced by key industry certifications, including:

  • Certified in Health Care Compliance (CHC) from the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), issued July 2024
  • Certification in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) from AHIMA, issued December 2023

Professional Experience

Bradley currently serves as the Founder & Managing Partner of The Law Office of Bradley S Byars (since 2016), where he represents a diverse array of healthcare clients, including prominent medical device and pharmaceutical companies. This role leverages his extensive background in corporate law and regulatory compliance.

His career encompasses significant in-house counsel positions, including:

  • Senior Associate General Counsel at GenesisCare (2021-2024), where he successfully expanded physician operations and led physician acquisition into 15 states
  • Associate General Counsel at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (2018-2021), offering expert guidance on transactions, governance, and other legal aspects
  • General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at One Health Medical Group (2017-2018)

Since 2021, Bradley has also shared his expertise as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver, teaching HC-4420-1: Legal Fundamentals of Health Care Revenue.

Areas of Expertise

  • Healthcare Law
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Healthcare Transactions
  • Fraud and Abuse Statutes
  • Legal Strategy
  • Physician Employment Negotiations
  • Commercial Agreements
  • Cross-Border Transactions
  • Clinical Trial Agreements
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Healthcare Information Technology

Professional Affiliations

Bradley maintains active membership in key professional organizations:

  • St. Louis Area Health Lawyers Association (Member since September 2012)
  • Health Care Compliance Association (Member since January 2012)

His commitment to ethical and legal standards has enabled him to successfully lead international expansion efforts and implement robust compliance programs throughout his career.