Healthcare

Baird Holm LLP is a market-leading firm with a strong core group of experts providing invaluable expertise on a wide range of issues involving the local healthcare sector. The firm's experience extends from acquisitions and joint ventures to regulatory violations. It demonstrates notable strength and activity on compliance, as well as enforcement matters affecting providers. Clients include hospitals, nonprofit organizations and health systems across both urban and rural Nebraska. Baird Holm also advises healthcare clients on employment issues.

"Baird Holm is outstanding."

John Holdenried is one of the market's preeminent practitioners, with extensive knowledge of healthcare systems and facilities. His client roster features physician groups and hospital boards, and he has in-depth understanding of compliance, contractual and transactional matters. He also advises healthcare clients on real estate matters. "He is incredibly thorough."

Vickie Brady Ahlers heads the practice from the firm's office in Omaha and has a strong focus on HIPAA, regulatory and contracting issues, with particular experience of compliance matters in relation to FDA regulations. She has experience in data privacy matters. "Vickie has an amazing breadth of practice."

Andrew Kloeckner has rapidly developed an impressive practice focused on advising hospitals on compliance, divestitures and acquisitions. He additionally possesses deep knowledge of tax exemption and contractual arrangements in the healthcare space. "Andrew is very knowledgeable."

Barbara Person works primarily on corporate compliance, Medicare and Medicaid issues and physician contracts. She has notable experience dealing with the full array of EMTALA issues, including staffing, education and policy development.

Kimberly Lammers is commended for her comprehensive experience managing regulatory compliance for healthcare sector clients. She is particularly noted for her in-house background. "She is an expert in the field."