Biography
Mysty works with all types of healthcare professionals, including those providing long-term care, primary care, home health, behavioral health, and laboratory services. She also works with healthcare innovators seeking to bring their innovations to market. Prior to attending Campbell University School of Law, Mysty worked for more than 20 years in the healthcare industry. Her experience as a healthcare compliance investigator, Medicaid appeals specialist, and a registered dental hygienist provides invaluable insights for her clients. In addition to counseling clients on regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters, Mysty regularly presents and writes about various health law topics.
Areas of Focus
+Health Care
+Business Organizations & Transactions
Credentials
+Education
Campbell University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2020
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S. Dental Hygiene
North Carolina State University, B.S. Zoology
+Notable Accomplishments
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch” (Health Care Law) 2026
+Professional & Community Activities
Triage Cancer Legal Advisory Council, Member
American Health Law Association: Vice Chair Member Engagement— Post-Acute and Long Term Services Practice Group (2022-2023)
American Health Law Association: Vice Chair of Education— Post-Acute and Long Term Services Practice Group Vice Chair (2023-2024) (2024-2025)
ABA Health Law Section: Vice Chair of Emerging Issues in Health Law Conference Planning and Chair for Post Acute Task Force (Sept. 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026); (2024-2025)
ABA Health Law Section: Vice Chair of Marketing & Technology (Sept. 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026)
ABA Health Law Section: Vice Chair of Publications Book Editorial and Vice Chair of Education for Post Acute Task Force (Sept. 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024)
UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mentor (2023-Current)
+Speaking & Writing
Publications
• Author—“The Evolution of Medical Necessity for Dental Services in the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule,” published April 2022 in Payment Matters.
• Co-author – “Planning for Increased Health-Related Enforcement Efforts in 2022: Responding to
Government Audits and Investigations,” published February 17, 2022 in Westlaw (January 2022).
• Co-author—“Cybersecurity: A Whistleblower’s Paradise,” republished in FEDweek (April 2022).
• Co-author—“Cybersecurity a Focus for Biden-Harris Administration in 2022,” republished in
CPO Magazine (February 2022).
• Author—”CMS Further Relaxes Visitation Restrictions for Nursing Facility Residents” (December 2021).
• Guest Columnist: “Potential False Claims Act Liability for Nursing Homes,” McKnight’s Long- Term Care News (July 2021).
• Important Legislative Updates for North Carolina Dentists and Dental Hygienist, Alert (July 2021).
• Quoted in Healthcare Risk Management About Considerations Associated with Use of “Granny Cams” (Oct. 21, 2022).
• Co-author—“Let’s Get Digital: Incorporating Digital Health and Wearables into Senior Care Communities,” AHLA Health Law Connections (March 2023).
Presentations
• Co-presenter – Advance Directives, Guardianship and COVID Updates, North Carolina Assisted Living Association.
• Co-presenter—“The Health Care Data Gold Rush: Exploring the Legal, Operational, and Ethical Concerns in Data Monetization,” AHLA Health Care Data Conference: Navigating Legal and Operational Challenges (April 2022).
• Panelist—“Legal and Regulatory Panel: How the Industry Can Prepare for and Adapt to the Changing Legal and Regulatory Environment,” Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina 2022 Annual Convention & Expo (May 2022).
• Panelist—“The Legal and Regulatory Road Ahead for Home Health, Hospice, Palliative Care & Home Care Providers,” Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina 2022 Leadership Conference (September 2022).
• Co-presenter— “Cybersecurity: It is Kind of a Big Deal,” Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina 2022 Leadership Conference (September 2022).
• Webinar: “Plan the Work and Work the Plan: Responding to Government Investigations” (April 2022).
• Webinar: “Granny Cams—Should I or Shouldn’t I Allow Them” North Carolina Health Care
Facilities Association (2022).
• Webinar: “Bringing the Digital Health Revolution to a Senior Care Community Near You” AHLA (2023).
• Panelist: “Technology in Health Care,” Mitchell Hamlin School of Law Health Law Institute and MSBA Health Law Section (2023).
• Webinar: “A False Claims State of Mind,” Orange County Medical Coders Association (2023).
• Panelist: “Innovating Post-Acute Care Through Value-Based Enterprises,” American Bar Association Emerging Issues in Health Law Conference (April 2025).
