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Dentons’ Health Care group offers health care organizations a unique and unparalleled blend of experience, expertise, and perspective, along with a commitment to exceeding client expectations. These attributes, developed and applied in concert with lawyers in Dentons’ corporate, litigation, tax, government enforcement and white collar investigations, public policy, and other prominent practice groups, make Dentons the firm of choice among health care organizations both within the US and worldwide.

Dentons has over 50 full-time health care lawyers and professionals. In many cases, these individuals have spent their entire careers in private practice as outside counsel to health care organizations. In other cases, they have worked for providers as in-house counsel, administrators, and clinicians. In addition, our team includes an impressive array of former policy directors and other federal and state officials who have served in senior roles at the highest levels of government, including the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), CMS, and the criminal and civil divisions of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), as well as several former state attorneys general. Our group, partners and professionals are routinely recognized as industry leaders.

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Healthcare - District of Columbia
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Large and accomplished team with a strong reputation in the DC healthcare market. Frequently advises high-caliber industry clients including health systems and global medical manufacturers, as well as offering significant experience in representing hospitals. Broad expertise includes fraud and abuse disputes, tax issues and HIPAA compliance. Also adept advising healthcare clients on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons served as principal external Medicare counsel to HCA Holdings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bruce Merlin Fried
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Bruce Merlin Fried
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Senior Statespeople

Bruce Merlin Fried fields strong expertise in healthcare policy, particularly as it relates to the Affordable Care Act and insurance coverage. He continues to represent a diverse roster of public and private sector organizations.

Gadi Weinreich
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Gadi Weinreich
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Band 1

Gadi Weinreich has a broad-ranging practice covering transactions, regulatory compliance, investigations and litigation. He often advises large health systems and educational institutions.

Holley Thames Lutz
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Holley Thames Lutz
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Band 1

Holley Lutz is a leading healthcare partner with a strong track record in regulatory issues. She routinely handles complex fraud and abuse matters.

"She is one of the leaders in this space."

Thomas Hyatt
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Thomas Hyatt
4
Band 4

Thomas Hyatt maintains a strong reputation in the healthcare space. His wide-ranging practice includes corporate governance, transactions and regulatory compliance.

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Bruce Merlin Fried
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Bruce Merlin Fried
S
Senior Statespeople
Gadi Weinreich
1
Gadi Weinreich
1
Band 1
Holley Thames Lutz
1
Holley Thames Lutz
1
Band 1
Thomas Hyatt
4
Thomas Hyatt
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Band 4