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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Healthcare

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

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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.

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Healthcare - Tennessee

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz is a prominent firm advising on a wide range of transactions, including financings, recapitalizations, joint ventures and M&A. It is particularly noted for its strong regulatory capabilities, counseling nonprofit and for-profit organizations on areas such as antitrust investigations, medical malpractice claims and HIPAA. It further acts as counsel to private equity funds on their healthcare sector investments.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Richard Cowart
    Band 1Richard Cowart

    Richard Cowart

    Richard Cowart has impressive expertise in major healthcare transactions, as well as advising on acquisitions, corporate healthcare conversions and reimbursement strategies. He is also recognized for his strong regulatory compliance counsel.
    • Richard Cowart is the best healthcare attorney in the nation.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 3Ashby Q Burks
    Band 3Ashby Q Burks

    Ashby Q Burks

    Ashby Burks acts for the operators of hospitals, as well as inpatient and outpatient facilities, on acquisitions, sales and joint ventures. He has an extensive knowledge of regulatory and governance issues as well.

Ranked Individuals at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC (2)

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