Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

With a focus on privacy and information security matters concerning HIPAA and HITECH, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP advises a range of healthcare service providers. The team also advises on payment dispute claims. Spearheading the practice are Washington’s Michele Buenafe, who specializes in state regulatory requirements for controlled substances; Houston’s Scott McBride, who handles compliance and enforcement issues; and Washington’s Howard Young, who focuses on transactions, value-based care arrangements, and government investigations. Seattle-based Amy Magnano assists with regulatory investigations and healthcare compliance, and Houston-based Gregory Etzel represents Texas-based hospitals and healthcare providers. Albert Shay, who is based in Washington DC, covers regulatory matters, fraud and abuse, Stark Law, and Medicare reimbursement. Jacob Harper left the firm.