Biography
Edgar “Jed” C. Morrison, Jr., has practiced healthcare law for 35 years. He served as Republican counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee and, later, counsel to the Healthcare Financing Administration in Washington, D.C., before returning to Texas. Jed joined Jackson Walker as one of the founding members of its Healthcare Law section in 1994. He focuses his practice on the regulatory and transactional aspects of healthcare law.
Jed exclusively represents healthcare providers and other industry participants. His primary focus is helping his clients plan and structure their business operations to maximize their competitive effectiveness, while remaining aware of and compliant with vast state and federal healthcare laws and regulations.
Education
B.A., University of Oklahoma
J.D., University of Oklahoma College of Law
Bar Admissions
Oklahoma, 1979
Virginia, 1983
Texas, 1988
Court Admissions
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Federal Claims
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal, Fifth, and Eleventh Circuits
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Board Certifications
Health Law
- Stark and Anti-kickback laws
- Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement and compliance
- Corporate and partnership planning and structuring
- Healthcare licensing for individuals and entities
- Corporate practice of medicine restrictions
CMS
Overturned Medicare suspension for large specialty medical group with no loss of revenues.
Corporate Reorganization
Converted 300+ member medical group to alternative corporate structure, resulting in favorable partnership tax treatment, and preservation of all contracts and Medicare number.
ACO
Formed accountable care organization and affiliated physician network for non-profit hospital.
Managed Care
Served as Special Outside Counsel to Texas Attorney General for managed care matters.
5th Circuit victory in Medicare
Managed care jurisdictional case of “first impression”, representing renal provider seeking prompt payment from managed care company.
DC Circuit Victory in Medicare Reimbursement
Successfully briefed and argued Medicare reimbursement appeal on behalf of 275 hospitals, overturning application of Medicare regulation that restricted the hospitals’ rights to appeal years of Medicare reimbursement.
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Healthcare – Texas, 2006-2022
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2006-2023
- Lawyer of the Year – San Antonio, Health Care Law, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2023
- Health Care Law, 2006-2023
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2007-2016, 2018-2022
- AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
- “Best S.A. Lawyers” List – Healthcare, San Antonio Scene, 2010-2022
- Outstanding Lawyers Award – Health Care Law, San Antonio Business Journal, 2010
- Texas State Bar Health Law Council, Past Member
- Health Law Council, Past Chair
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Past Member Exam Commission – Health Law
- Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
- UT Health Law Conference Planning Committee 2012-2017
September 21, 2022
Attorney NewsJackson Walker Congratulates Its 64 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2022
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
September 6, 2022
Attorney News‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List
Jackson Walker congratulates the 42 practicing attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in S.A.’s 2022 “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.
August 18, 2022
Attorney News‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
June 1, 2022
SpotlightChambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2022 USA and Global Guides
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 48 attorneys and 16 departments for inclusion in the 2022 edition of the Global and USA guides.
September 22, 2021
Attorney NewsJackson Walker Congratulates Its 57 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2021
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
September 17, 2021
InsightsCMS to Require Vaccinations for Workers at Medicare and Medicaid-Certified Facilities
By Jed Morrison
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will issue emergency regulations expanding its requirement for nursing home staff to be vaccinated to include workers at Medicare and Medicaid-certified hospitals, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgical settings, and home health agencies, among others.
August 19, 2021
Attorney News‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
July 14, 2021
Attorney News‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes 38 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List
In its 17th year, the “Best S.A. Lawyers” list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County. The survey takes the voters for each attorney into account, including where the voter works, their practice area, and how many years they have practiced.
May 20, 2021
SpotlightChambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2021 USA and Global Guides
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 41 attorneys and 14 departments for inclusion in the 2021 edition of the Global and USA guides.
December 1, 2020
MentionsProvider Relief Funds Require Strict Compliance Program | Relias Media
“The most obvious pitfall is late reporting or failure to report. The second is simply financial records that are not detailed enough, or are internally inconsistent,” Jackson Walker partner Jed Morrison notes in this article. “The Provider Relief Fund definitions are broad and generous enough that most providers should have no trouble reporting in compliance with the law. Those who ignore or pay scant attention to the reporting requirements, however, risk investigations by the HHS Inspector General, and potential refunds of amounts received.”