He has expertise in the regulatory, transactional, and administrative aspects of health law. He has represented a broad range of clients in the healthcare industry, including hospitals and health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, life sciences, multi-specialty medical practices, and other providers.

Carson’s regulatory practice focuses on the application of state and federal laws in the highly regulated healthcare industry, including Stark, Anti-kickback, CMPL, HIPAA/privacy, EMTALA, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, telehealth, and other compliance matters that healthcare providers routinely face. His experience extends to assisting providers with corporate governance matters, including the creation and implementation of policies and procedures, revising medical staff bylaws, and hospital-provider relationships. He has additional expertise in state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations, and regularly advises clients on related matters including licensure, policies and procedures, the CSA, DSCSA, and 340B.

Carson’s practice includes reviewing, structuring, drafting, negotiating, and executing complex transactions. He has experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, affiliations, corporate restructuring and reorganizations, and other matters to help clients comply with state and federal regulations while achieving their business goals. Carson has extensive experience navigating issues that routinely arise in healthcare transactions, including contracting, risk analysis and advice, regulatory compliance issues, licensing, accreditation, and change of ownership (CHOW). He has additional expertise in managed care and similar networks, including the formation and operation of accountable care organizations (ACO) and clinically integrated networks (CIN).

Carson earned his J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law in 2015 and his B.A. from the University of South Carolina in 2012. Carson is a member of the Georgia Bar and the Iowa Bar.