Husch Blackwell LLP has an established client base of hospitals, physicians, and pharmaceutical companies, and specializes in identifying solutions for healthcare disputes and DE&I matters. Spearheading the practice is Kansas-based Curt Chase, who advises academic medical centers, hospitals, and healthcare systems on compliance and reimbursement cases. Boston’s Robert Blaisdell focuses on day-to-day regulatory compliance support, while Crystal Bloom, who is also based in Boston, handles matters concerning Massachusetts and federal healthcare regulations. Madison-based Tom Shorter covers corporate and employment cases, and Dallas-based Alison Hollender advises on licensure and certification of healthcare facilities, as well as corporate healthcare transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Husch Blackwell stands apart as an exceptional legal partner—one that delivers not only deep expertise across regulatory, healthcare, employment, and corporate matters, but also the highest standards of ethics, transparency, honesty, and integrity. In my experience, their team consistently demonstrates mastery of complex legal issues while maintaining a practical, solutions-oriented approach that genuinely supports the organizations they serve.’

  • ‘What distinguishes Husch Blackwell is their unwavering commitment to doing what is right, not simply what is billable. They invest the time to understand the unique pressures and realities of healthcare organizations, especially those navigating challenging environments, and they provide guidance that is both technically sound and strategically insightful. They are thoughtful partners who stand with you when decisions are difficult, risks are high, and clarity is essential.’
  • ‘The healthcare team is excellent. They have extensive backgrounds in long-term care so that they are able to assist quickly and efficiently. They are also happy to assist at whatever level you need to help keep costs down. I find them more cost effective that similar firms. Working with them feels more like a collaboration than an outside provider. They are definitely my go to firm for healthcare services.’

  • ‘The team excels on a variety of relevant issues in modern digital healthcare, with a broad base of historical knowledge.’

  • ‘Robert Blaisdell brings exemplary integrity, deep experience, and extensive knowledge to every matter he handles. His efficiency, partnership-oriented approach, and unwavering dedication to his clients set him apart as an exceptional legal advisor.’

  • ‘Ragini Acharya has been excellent, thoughtful and engaging. Her attention to detail, responsiveness, and helpfulness have all been top notch.’

Key clients

  • Adventist Health System of Georgia, Inc. d/b/a AdventHealth
  • Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
  • Emory Healthcare, Inc.
  • Encompass Health
  • Express Scripts
  • Gundersen Lutheran Health System, Inc.
  • Hospital Internists of Texas
  • Marshfield Clinic
  • Partners in Care
  • South Texas Oncology Hematology, LLC
  • Sutter Health
  • United Musculoskeletal Partners
Practice head

Curt Chase

Other key lawyers

Robert Blaisdell; Harvey Tettlebaum; Hal Katz; Pete Enko; Ragini Acharya; Crystal Bloom; Tom Shorter; Alison Hollender