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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Healthcare

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Barnes & Thornburg LLP

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About

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Barnes & Thornburg’s Healthcare Industry Practice comprises more than 130 attorneys advising hospitals, health systems, physician groups, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, life sciences companies, pharmacies, PBMs, imaging centers, clinical labs, long-term care providers, distributors, and emerging healthcare innovators. We counsel clients on the full spectrum of compliance, regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters. Our business-first approach ensures legal strategies are practical, scalable, and aligned with operational and financial objectives.

With decades of experience in healthcare law, policy, and business, Barnes & Thornburg serves as a trusted legal partner to healthcare organizations nationwide. Whether clients need regulatory guidance, litigation defense, or strategic counsel on transformative business initiatives, we deliver forward-thinking solutions that advance their business objectives.

The practice provides dedicated representation for senior living and long-term care providers on transactional, licensing, certification, and regulatory compliance matters—including surveys, enforcement actions, certificates of need, and reimbursement issues. The team also advises nonprofit hospitals, health systems, and academic medical centers on public finance and tax-exempt bond transactions, including new-money financings, refinancings, restructurings, and related tax and governance considerations.

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Healthcare - District of Columbia

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is recognized for its robust healthcare practice, assisting clients with regulatory and compliance advice and litigation. It has particular expertise in False Claims Act litigation, fraud defense and representing clients in investigations and enforcement actions.

Work Highlights

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  • Barnes & Thornburg is representing Children's National Hospital in a False Claims Act qui tam action.

Strengths

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  • They did an outstanding job.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Their regulatory healthcare experience and regulator relationships was exactly what we needed to make a meaningful difference.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1John Kelly
    Band 1John Kelly

    John Kelly

    John Kelly is a strong choice for fraud and abuse litigation, including Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law matters. He acts for a broad range of provider clients.

    • John projects a great calm but brings with that great expertise.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • John is approachable and easy to communicate with.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 5Jackie Papish
    Band 5Jackie Papish

    Jackie Papish

    Jackie Papish is an experienced litigator with considerable strength in handling fraud and abuse issues. She is also noted for her ability to assist clients in government and internal investigations.

    • Jackie is really bright and knew how to answer questions we had.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

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