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Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Healthcare Practice Summary
Marked by an integrated approach and unmatched regulatory knowledge, our healthcare practice consists of more than 290 attorneys who leverages their diverse strengths to meet the demands of our clients within one of the largest, most highly regulated industries.
- Represent over 500 healthcare-related companies, 35 of which are publicly traded
- Represent clients in more than 25 healthcare industry sectors
- Represented healthcare clients in transactions with a combined value in excess of $136B and more than $52 billion in debt and equity offerings
Regulatory
Our team navigates complex state and federal regulations including four areas:
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Joint ventures & syndications
- Contracting, regulatory & operational
- 340B & reimbursement
- Compliance & investigations
Investigations, Enforcement & Compliance
Our team includes former members of DOJ, several former Assistant U.S. Attorneys, and two former members of HHS-OCIG, the branch responsible for promulgating the modified safe harbors to the AKS. We counsel clients on civil and criminal exposure related to healthcare fraud and abuse allegations, including:
- Alleged violations of various laws such as the Stark Law; AKS; & Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
- Investigations & litigation under the FCA
- Internal compliance investigations
- Managed Care, Medicare Advantage, & Risk Adjustment Compliance
- Medicare & Medicaid compliance, governmental contractor audits, including MAC, RAC, ZPIC & UPIC audits
Chambers Review
Bass, Berry & Sims holds a deep bench with varied expertise across both regulatory and transactional healthcare matters. It is well equipped to handle significant multistate M&A deals, recapitalizations and dispositions. It is regularly mandated on joint ventures and syndications, in addition to compliance matters and government investigations. The firm's clients include healthcare companies, pharmacy groups, private equity investors and long-term care centers.
Work Highlights
- Bass, Berry & Sims represented Towerbrook Capital Partners in its acquisition of a majority interest in Maxor Pharmacy Services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's an exceptional firm. They are responsive, knowledgeable and strategic in their thinking."
"No matter what type of issue we present to them, they have the depth and breadth to help."
"It's an exceptional firm. They are responsive, knowledgeable and strategic in their thinking."
"No matter what type of issue we present to them, they have the depth and breadth to help."
Notable Practitioners
Leigh Walton maintains a wide-ranging practice which encompasses M&A, joint ventures, securities offerings and corporate governance concerns. She has over 40 years of experience advising healthcare providers.
"Leigh Walton is a powerhouse."
Angela Humphreys is a well-established practitioner and handles a wide range of matters, including regulatory issues, government investigations and transactions. Her clients include healthcare practices and private equity groups, which she assists from Nashville.
"Angela is incredibly strong and helps us through complex issues. She is practical and she seeks to find solutions."
Anna Grizzle specialises in regulatory and compliance matters relating to healthcare transactions. Assisting notable medical centers, she is based in Nashville.
"Anna is brilliant."
Brian Roark is sought out for his assistance with large-scale healthcare fraud investigations. He has significant experience in handling FCA lawsuits on behalf of hospital operator groups.
Cynthia Reisz is well respected in the market for her experience in joint ventures, acquisitions and other healthcare transactions. Her transactional capabilities are complemented by impressive regulatory strength.
"Cynthia is fantastic from a transaction standpoint. She does a great job of balancing clients' interests and looking for the greater good for parties interested."
James Jenkins offers notable expertise in large healthcare M&A. He also handles joint ventures and acquisitions for a diverse list of clients that includes healthcare groups and surgery centers.
Matthew Curley has considerable experience in FCA investigations and litigation. He often acts for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, with further experience representing pharmacy owners and general physician practices. He is based in Nashville.
"Matthew is very knowledgeable of the space."
Michael Hess is a Memphis-based attorney who is highly regarded for his experience advising specialty pharmacies on transactions. He complements this with a broad knowledge of regulatory matters gained through in-house experience at several healthcare providers.
Michael Hill assists clients with a range of healthcare transactions and compliance issues. He regularly acts for hospitals and nursing homes on M&A transactions.
Elizabeth Warren frequently advises clients on the Anti-Kickback Statute and matters concerning Stark Law. She is also highly experienced in relation to HIPAA compliance, and is based in Nashville.
"Elizabeth is great. I highly respect her."
Travis Lloyd is a Nashville-based lawyer well versed in regulatory issues impacting healthcare transactions.
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Clients
Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Ballad Health
Centene Corporation
CenterPointe Behavioral Health System
Consonance Capital Partners
Diversicare Healthcare Services
Envision Healthcare Corporation
HCA Holdings, Inc.
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Resurgens Orthopaedics
SouthEast Eye Specialists, PLLC
Industries
Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Academic medical centers
Ambulatory surgery centers
Behavioral health
Cancer therapy
Clinical laboratories
Dermatology
Diagnostic imaging
Digital health
Healthcare information technology
Home health & hospice
Hospitals & health systems
Life sciences
Managed care
Medical device
Medical transportation
Nonprofit providers
Orthotics & prosthetics
Physician practice, outsourced physician services & management companies
Private equity
Revenue cycle management
Senior housing & long-term care
Specialty pharmacy & pharmaceuticals
Telemedicine
Urgent & retail care clinics
Wellness & disease management