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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Healthcare

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

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Healthcare Practice Summary

Marked by an integrated approach & unmatched regulatory knowledge, our healthcare practice consists of more than 325 attorneys who leverage their diverse strengths to meet the demands of our clients within one of the largest, most highly regulated industries.

  • Represent over 200 businesses in the healthcare industry, 30 of which are publicly traded
  • Represent clients in more than 20 healthcare industry sectors
  • Represented healthcare clients in transactions with a combined value in excess of $136B and more than $52 billion in debt and equity offerings

Regulatory

Our team navigates complex state & federal regulations including five major areas:

  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Joint ventures & syndications
  • Contracting, regulatory & operational
  • 340B & reimbursement
  • Compliance & investigations

Investigations, Enforcement & Compliance

Our team includes former members of DOJ, several former Assistant U.S. Attorneys, & two former members of HHS-OCIG, the branch responsible for promulgating the modified safe harbors to the AKS. We counsel clients on civil and criminal exposure related to healthcare fraud and abuse allegations, including:

  • Alleged violations of various laws such as the Stark Law; AKS; & Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
  • Investigations & litigation under the FCA
  • Internal compliance investigations
  • Managed Care, Medicare Advantage, & Risk Adjustment Compliance
  • Medicare & Medicaid compliance, governmental contractor audits, including MAC, RAC, ZPIC & UPIC audits

Clients (10)

  • Consonance Capital Partners
  • CenterPointe Behavioral Health System
  • Centene Corporation
  • Resurgens Orthopaedics
  • SouthEast Eye Specialists, PLLC
  • Envision Healthcare Corporation
  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
  • Ballad Health
  • Diversicare Healthcare Services
  • HCA Holdings, Inc.

Industries (25)

  • Academic medical centers
  • Ambulatory surgery centers
  • Behavioral health
  • Cancer therapy
  • Clinical laboratories
  • Dermatology
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Healthcare information technology
  • Hospitals & health systems
  • Life sciences
  • Managed care
  • Medical device
  • Medical transportation
  • Nonprofit providers
  • Private equity
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Senior housing & long-term care
  • Specialty pharmacy & pharmaceuticals
  • Telemedicine
  • Urgent & retail care clinics
  • Digital health
  • Home health & hospice
  • Orthotics & prosthetics
  • Physician practice, outsourced physician services & management companies
  • Wellness & disease management

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Healthcare - District of Columbia

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC provides extensive skill in fraud and abuse matters such as Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute concerns. Regularly counsels a broad range of clients including manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, hospitals and health systems. Experience spans internal investigations, litigation and compliance issues related to Medicare.

Work Highlights

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  • Bass, Berry & Sims conducted a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the compliance program across the entire Johns Hopkins Health System.

Strengths

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  • I think they are experts in their field, so we rely on them to know the industry and application of the law without having to do a significant amount of research.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • They foster excellent client relationships, are responsive at any time and are business-minded. They are able to see the bigger picture and tailor their advice accordingly.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • The team provided very deep expertise on fraud, waste and anti-kickback matters. They have enough industry experience to come up with creative ideas.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Jeffrey Davis
    Band 5Jeffrey Davis

    Jeffrey Davis

    Jeffrey Davis has significant experience of providing counsel on the 340B drug-pricing program. He is also an expert on Medicare and Medicaid billing and reimbursement matters.

    • Jeffrey is responsive and practical.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 5Jennifer Michael
    Band 5Jennifer Michael

    Jennifer Michael

    Jennifer Michaels handles Medicare reimbursement, drug pricing and other compliance work, particularly concerning fraud and abuse regulations. She acts for a range of healthcare clients, including health systems and medical centers.

  • Band 5William T Mathias
    Band 5William T Mathias

    William T Mathias

    William Mathias is well known for advising national healthcare organizations on complex regulatory issues. This includes Stark Law and Anti-Kickback compliance, structuring strategic transactions, and defending against enforcement actions.

    • Bill is a really good thought partner when calibrating risk and advising on practical implications.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Bill's relationship building makes him stand out. Keeping up on industry trends strengthens his ability to keep current with not only what is happening in the law, but what other companies are doing.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

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