Greenberg Traurig advises health insurers and health plans on regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters, including work for commercial insurers and Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care organizations. The team is highly skilled in health insurance transactions and regulatory due diligence, including state licensure, provider contracting, and compliance with federal and state insurance requirements, as well as audits, investigations, and enforcement actions. The practice is jointly anchored by Tricia Asaro, who is highly experienced in regulatory compliance matters for health plans, and Fort Lauderdale – based David Peck, who provides corporate expertise. Key names in the practice include Eileen Hayes, who is an expert in regulatory matters, and Harold Iselin , who is active in matters that sit at the intersection of healthcare and government affairs. All lawyers mentioned are based in the Albany office unless otherwise stated.
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Testimonials
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- 'Greenberg Traurig LLP has developed a strong and diverse healthcare team within its Government Affairs operations. Members of the team have a depth of expertise in New York's healthcare system and the legislative and regulatory structures that govern healthcare in the state. Many team members developed their knowledge in previous roles working in the legislature or agencies and are able to use these experiences to assist clients in their legislative and regulatory interactions on issues of importance to the client.'
- 'Tricia and Eileen both have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, providing insights on approaches to take in our discussions with regulators, helping with our efforts to advocate on our members' behalf on regulations and agency oversight, as well as assisting in drafting comments on regulatory proposals.'
- 'This practice is not only familiar with the latest developments in Albany but also understands the business challenges and pressures insurers are facing. This allows the firm to provide strategic solutions to some of the regulatory challenges insurers face today.'
- 'The attorneys do a great job of understanding their clients’ business. By doing so, they can better provide recommendations to resolve legal and regulatory issues based on how regulators will respond. This insight is incredibly helpful, as it allows clients to assess the best strategy to pursue.'
- 'Harold Iselin and Tricia Asaro are extremely skilled in the regulation of health plans and corporate transactions.'
- 'On the cutting edge of regulatory developments, with close relationships with regulators, the team provides practical advice and is professional and knowledgeable about how to move transactions along.'
Work highlights
Represented Emblem Health in the sale of ConnectiCare for $350 million.
Represented Liberty in the sale of its substance use disorder treatment centers (and their affiliates) to Upstate Recovery for $60 million.
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Practice head
Tricia Asaro; David Peck
Other key lawyers
Eileen Hayes; Harold Iselin; Elizabeth Sacco