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Dentons

Healthcare

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Dentons

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About

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Dentons’ Health Care group offers health care organizations a unique and unparalleled blend of experience, expertise, and perspective, along with a commitment to exceeding client expectations. These attributes, developed and applied in concert with lawyers in Dentons’ corporate, litigation, tax, government enforcement and white collar investigations, public policy, and other prominent practice groups, make Dentons the firm of choice among health care organizations both within the US and worldwide.

Dentons has over 50 full-time health care lawyers and professionals. In many cases, these individuals have spent their entire careers in private practice as outside counsel to health care organizations. In other cases, they have worked for providers as in-house counsel, administrators, and clinicians. In addition, our team includes an impressive array of former policy directors and other federal and state officials who have served in senior roles at the highest levels of government, including the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), CMS, and the criminal and civil divisions of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), as well as several former state attorneys general. Our group, partners and professionals are routinely recognized as industry leaders.

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Healthcare - District of Columbia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Dentons LLP is a large and accomplished team with a strong reputation in the DC healthcare market. It frequently advises high-caliber industry clients including health systems and global medical manufacturers, as well as offering significant experience in representing hospitals. The team has broad expertise including fraud and abuse disputes, tax issues and HIPAA compliance. It is also adept advising healthcare clients on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised HCA Healthcare on its respective acquisitions of Wise Health System, Catholic Medical Center and Lehigh Regional Medical Center.

Strengths

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  • The team is incredibly responsive, prompt and timely. I appreciate their subject matter expertise and practical solutions lens on things. They are my go-to.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • I think they are reliable, I have great confidence in their advice.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleBruce Merlin Fried
    Senior StatespeopleBruce Merlin Fried

    Bruce Merlin Fried

    Bruce Merlin Fried fields strong expertise in healthcare policy, particularly as it relates to the Affordable Care Act and insurance coverage. He continues to represent a diverse roster of public and private sector organizations.
  • Band 1Holley Thames Lutz
    Band 1Holley Thames Lutz

    Holley Thames Lutz

    Holley Lutz is a leading healthcare partner with a strong track record in regulatory issues. She routinely handles complex fraud and abuse matters.
  • Band 2Gadi Weinreich
    Band 2Gadi Weinreich

    Gadi Weinreich

    Gadi Weinreich has a broad-ranging practice covering transactions, regulatory compliance, investigations and litigation. He often advises large health systems and educational institutions.

Ranked Individuals at Dentons (3)

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