About

Provided by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Baker Donelson's nationally recognized Health Law Group includes more than 200 attorneys across 12 states and the District of Columbia. We deliver comprehensive regulatory, transactional, and policy counsel to clients across the health care sector, including hospitals, academic medical centers, behavioral health companies, senior and long-term care providers, clinical laboratories, pharmacies, digital health enterprises, federally qualified health centers, and a variety of health-related organizations.

We provide strategic guidance on compliance programs, fraud and abuse laws (including Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute), Medicare and Medicaid enrollment and reimbursement, licensing and accreditation, HIPAA and other data privacy laws, AI-driven technologies, care coordination arrangements, internal investigations, and corporate governance. Our attorneys also assist with audits, voluntary repayments, and disciplinary proceedings.

Our transactional team advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate and facility development, financing and capital formation, and vendor contracting all with a focus on regulatory compliance. On the policy front, we advocate before federal and state agencies and provide strategy around legislative and regulatory developments. We are proud to count five former American Health Lawyers Association presidents among our ranks, and numerous attorneys recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Modern Healthcare.

Chambers Review

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What the Team is Known For

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has a highly experienced team that advises on a range of regulatory matters, including fraud and abuse issues and transactional due diligence. Its client base includes hospitals and pharmaceutical and health systems, alongside notable expertise in the representation of long-term care facilities. The firm enjoys a growing reputation for its strengths in the technology sector, including data security and privacy issues, and draws on a deep bench which includes a number of former federal government attorneys.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sanford V Teplitzky
Sanford V Teplitzky
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Sanford Teplitzky is universally regarded by market sources as a premier attorney in the healthcare law sphere. His lauded practice maintains a focus on fraud and abuse issues while also covering regulatory matters and governmental investigations. Additional areas of expertise include deep knowledge of issues surrounding the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law.

He is a go-to person for the most serious and complex issues.

He's the dean of healthcare in Maryland.

Howard L Sollins
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Howard L Sollins
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Howard Sollins is the object of admiration from peers and clients alike for his strong healthcare practice. He has notable expertise in regulatory issues, fraud and abuse, and Medicare and Medicaid matters. He is particularly well regarded for his representation of long-term care providers.

He is extremely analytical and able to find solutions.

S Craig Holden
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S Craig Holden
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Craig Holden is held in high regard by market sources for his extensive expertise in a wide range of issues including Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse issues. He displays additional strength assisting clients with regulatory and compliance mandates.
Robert Wells
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Robert Wells is sought out for his experienced counsel on Maryland's healthcare regulatory regime.

Robert Wells has been incredibly helpful.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Sanford V Teplitzky
Sanford V Teplitzky
Star Individuals
Howard L Sollins
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Howard L Sollins
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S Craig Holden
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S Craig Holden
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Robert Wells
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Robert Wells
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