The wide-ranging healthcare practice at Hogan Lovells US LLP is noted for its expertise in reimbursement matters, litigation at federal and state levels, and HIPAA mandates. With notable experience in transactions, the group is active in hospital and health system mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. Spearheading the team, Ronald Wisor advises on regulatory challenges such as market access, digital health and telemedicine, with additional expertise in false claims liability, fraud and abuse matters. Jonathan Diesenhaus stands out for his work in internal investigations, repayments and voluntary disclosures, and Clifford Stromberg is particularly impressive at negotiating transactions for academic medical centers, hospitals and other healthcare entities. While Kenneth Field is best known for mergers in the healthcare sector, Miami-based Craig Smith has a strong focus on Medicare and Medicaid compliance, anti-kickback statutes and self-referral laws. From the New York office, Jeffrey Schneider exhibits skill in regulatory matters including compliance, governance and reimbursement. All lawyers mentioned are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.
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Key clients
- Oregon Health & Science University
- Texas Children’s Hospital (THC)
- University of North Carolina Health
- Kaiser Permanente
- UnityPoint Health
- Orlando Health
- Columbia University Medical Center
- The State University of New York (SUNY)
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
- Yale/Yale New Haven Health System
- Nicklaus Health System
- Vitality Home Health (d/b/a/ Trilogy Home Health)
Work highlights
Advised Kaiser Permanente in its joint venture with the Renown Health System to operate a health plan and ambulatory health system in Nevada.
Representing Columbia University on a variety of transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters relating to its medical school and faculty practice plan, including ongoing counseling on medical school faculty issues and joint ventures.
Represented University of North Carolina (UNC) Health in a landmark $2B state financed project to build the first ever standalone children’s hospital in North Carolina.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Jonathan Diesenhaus
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Ronald Wisor
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Diesenhaus; Clifford Stromberg; Jeffrey Schneider; Craig Smith; Kenneth Field