Healthcare
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 5
Contact number
+1 713 226 1200About
Provided by Locke Lord LLP
Locke Lord is ranked among the 30 largest health care firms in the United States by Modern Healthcare. Our Texas health care lawyers, including Lauren Morgan Fincher, Laura Ferguson and Tammy Ward Woffenden, among others, routinely work with clients on navigating complex state and federal laws, regulations and policy, and advise clients on mergers and acquisitions in the health care industry. Our capabilities run the gamut from licensure, accreditation and certification to managed care and health insurance regulation, to change of ownership or control, to fraud and abuse (including federal and state anti-kickback, self-referral and false claims), HIPAA, HITECH and state privacy, security and data breach, to telemedicine and telehealth, health information technology, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, to government relations, among others. Our members collaborate extensively with our Insurance Regulatory & Transactional, Privacy & Cybersecurity, and Private Equity practices as well as other disciplines.
Chambers Review
Locke Lord has a well-regarded practice advising a range of healthcare industry clients on regulatory matters, transactions and litigation. The team is experienced in complex regulatory concerns, enforcement proceedings and strategic alignments, and its client base includes providers, payors and investors.
Work Highlights
- Locke Lorde advised Steward Healthcare Systems on state and federal regulatory and compliance matters, as well as reimbursement, joint ventures, contracting and other M&A transactional activities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Locke Lord immediately grasp any complex issue. They excel at identifying potential issues and solutions."
"The firm has a depth of expertise in all matters needed for our business."
"Locke Lord immediately grasp any complex issue. They excel at identifying potential issues and solutions."
"The firm has a depth of expertise in all matters needed for our business."
Notable Practitioners
Tammy Woffenden comes recommended for her handling of healthcare M&A transactions and regulatory matters at both state and federal levels. Her practice includes advising on HIPAA concerns.
"Tammy provides comprehensive guidance on complex topics and understands the nature of our business."
"Tammy is a very accomplished counselor. She is very good at outlining the law for the client and making it practical.
"Tammy is very strong on regulatory issues."