Dana Walsh Sivak, Esq.

Dana Walsh Sivak, Esq. is a senior associate attorney at Cona Elder Law. Ms. Walsh Sivak concentrates her practice in health care reimbursement and recovery, devoting her time to litigation, guardianships, complex Medicaid eligibility issues, PRUCOL matters, HMO/Private insurance coverage issues, contract review, Article 78 proceedings, Fair Hearings and other matters related to health care facility residents’ financial accounts.

Awards and Honors

Certifications

• State Certified Court Evaluator, Counsel for Alleged Incapacitated Persons and Guardian for Incapacitated Persons

Professional Organizations

• New York State Bar Association

Education

• Juris Doctor, St. John’s University School of Law
• Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, St. John’s University

Published Articles

• Medical Marijuana and the Elderly:  Demographic Demand vs. Practical Barriers to Access (Nassau Lawyer)
  
• Pathways to Securing Institutional Medicaid Coverage for Non-US Citizens in Health Care Facilities
  (Suffolk Lawyer)
• The Potential Perils of Crowdfunding Donations (New York Law Journal)

Speaking Engagements

• The Curious Case of Legal Consent: Sex in the Aging Population (Leading Age New York)
• Elder Law Best Practices: Innovative Strategies to Improve Receivables and Further Your Mission (Leading Age New York)
• Innovative Legal and Financial Strategies for Skilled Nursing Facilities - From Undue Hardship Waivers to PRUCOL: Keys to Improving Receivables (Greater New York Health Care Facilities Association)
• North Shore University Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Fundraiser & Luncheon Keynote Speaker
•  Elder Law Best Practices:  From Improving Receivables to End of Life Decisions by Guardians and Surrogates (Intercounty Health Facilities Association)