Andy Meyercord, a member at Gray Reed & McGraw, was presented the 2010 Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (TAHSA) Board Leadership Award for outstanding service and innovative contributions in the field of aging services. TAHSA is committed to assisting its members in providing the highest quality of services possible to the residents they serve. To accomplish its purpose, the Association provides up-to­ date information, education, representation, group services, and networking as well as prompt, efficient service to the professional staff of its member communities. The Association is comprised of more than 275 members, including approximately 250 of Texas's finest retirement housing communities, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and nursing homes. More than 30,000 older persons reside in TAHSA-member communities.

Andy practices exclusively in the health care and transactional areas. For over 25 years, he has advised physician groups, hospitals, and other health care providers in all areas impacted by the health laws. In addition to providing ongoing representation to some of the largest physician organizations in Texas, he has devoted a substantial portion of his time advising clients on a broad range of legal issues relating to the structuring, organization, licensing and operation of ambulatory surgery centers and hospitals.

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