Louise Joy

Board Certified Administrative Law Specialist and Trusted Advisor to Healthcare Providers

Louise Joy is an experienced healthcare attorney at Reed Claymon with a longstanding focus on regulatory, licensing, and administrative law. Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1995, Louise brings a unique blend of legal insight and healthcare operations experience to her clients, developed over a distinguished career spanning both law and hospital administration.

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Proven Leadership in Healthcare Law and Policy

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Louise’s background combines deep legal knowledge with firsthand experience in hospital operations. Prior to entering law, she earned her Master of Health Services Administration from The George Washington University and held administrative roles at Southwest General Hospital in San Antonio. This foundation continues to inform her counsel to healthcare entities on Medicare Conditions of Participation, EMTALA compliance, Medicaid and Medicare enrollment, and facility licensure and operations under Texas and federal law.

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Louise co-founded the respected healthcare law firm Joy & Young, L.L.P., where she built a practice centered on advising providers through complex regulatory frameworks. Earlier in her career, she practiced at Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. and clerked for Justice Raul Gonzalez at the Texas Supreme Court.

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Extensive Experience in Regulatory and Administrative Proceedings

Louise represents healthcare clients in a wide range of administrative matters at both state and federal levels. Her experience includes:

• Representing facilities in Medicare compliance surveys, terminations, and Systems Improvement Agreements

• Defending providers in EMTALA enforcement actions and training teams on EMTALA compliance

• Advising on provider enrollment and appeals of Medicare and Medicaid denials, revocations, and deactivations

• Counseling on medical staff governance, peer review proceedings, and facility licensure

• Assisting with compliance during healthcare transactions and ownership changes

• Addressing regulatory concerns in organ transplant programs, psychiatric hospitals, and ADA compliance​

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Education and Professional Credentials

Louise earned her J.D., summa cum laude, from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She also holds a Master of Health Services Administration (with a concentration in acute care hospitals) from The George Washington University, where she completed a residency at Southwest General Hospital. Her undergraduate degree is in International Economics from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

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She is licensed to practice in Texas and before the United States Supreme Court and is also a licensed mediator, having completed training through the University of Texas School of Law.

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Professional memberships and honors include:

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• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

• Director, American Health Lawyers Association (2002–2008)

• Member, Health Law Examination Committee, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2002–2007)

• Chambers USA, ranked as a Leader in Health Law

• Member, Travis County Bar Association and the Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court (Barrister Division)

• Current member of the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health Collaborative Council 

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Publications and Thought Leadership

Louise is widely published and frequently invited to speak on topics such as EMTALA, Medicare enrollment, and healthcare compliance. She is the author of EMTALA Practice and Resource Guide for the American Health Lawyers Association and co-author of Texas Medical Jurisprudence, among numerous other publications and presentations.

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Why Clients Trust Louise Joy

Healthcare executives value Louise’s rare combination of legal acumen and operational understanding. Whether advising on regulatory investigations, preparing for compliance surveys, or navigating complex enrollment issues, she brings clarity and strategic guidance to every matter. Louise is known for her steady, solutions-oriented counsel and commitment to advancing the integrity of healthcare delivery.

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To learn more or discuss how Louise can assist your organization, contact her at ljoy@reedclaymon.com or 512-660-5974.