Edward A. Cienki, Esq.

Summary

Born in 1960, I am an attorney at law conducting my practice from Hammonton, NJ. I am formerly Of Counsel to the New Jersey law firm of DiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis & Lehrer, P.C., where I was a member of the Health and Hospital Law practice. Over a twenty-five year career, I’ve held senior level executive positions in health care group purchasing, medical home care, and hospital systems. My practice concentrates on the representation of clients regarding matters involving corporate governance, commercial transactions, health care transactions, and health care regulatory compliance.

Education

The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, B.S., Pharmacy, 1983

The New Jersey Hospital Association, Administrative Resident, 1990

Widener University, Master of Business Administration, Health and Medical Services Administration, 1993

Rutgers School of Law - Camden, J.D., 2003

Licensure

Licensed to Practice Pharmacy in Pennsylvania, 1983

Licensed to Practice Pharmacy in New Jersey, 1984

Admission to New Jersey Bar, 2003

Admission to U.S. District Court of New Jersey, 2004

Admission to U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 2004

Professional Memberships

Member, American Bar Association, Business and Health Law Sections

Member, American Health Lawyers Association

Member, American Society for Pharmacy Law

Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Recent Presentations

Presenter and Panelist, "Provider's Perspective - The evolution of the health care supply chain and implications for the Medicare/Medicaid Anti-kickback Safe Harbor", 2006 Healthcare Policy Forum, Washington, DC, February 2, 2006.

Presenter, "Pharmacy Law Review - The use of 'Chemical Restraints' in a New Jersey Health Care Facility", Pharmacist Law Continuing Education Program, Atlantic City, NJ, June 7, 2006.

Hobbies

Amateur Radio, General Class, N2EAC

Woodworking