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Healthcare - Texas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Katten is recommended for its expert practice handling a broad range of healthcare matters. It offers substantial experience in acting on regulatory, compliance and transactional aspects of healthcare law. The team is further noted for its abilities advising clients on internal and government investigations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Katten represented eTrueNorth in the expansion of its services to include mobile testing for influenza in rural communities as part of the HHS initiatives.

Strengths

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  • Due to their experience, they ask very good questions, so then they can get to the heart of the matter quicker.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • The Katten team deliver exceptional service. The depth of their knowledge of the industry and our business nuances provide trust and confidence in the guidance they provide.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • The knowledge of the individuals and their willingness to help in any situation provides me with the confidence that they are working with our best interests at heart.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • Katten responds to questions remarkably quickly, often within an hour or two. Their responses are detailed without feeling overwhelming.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • Katten's lawyers were great in supporting us from the beginning to end in all of our work. They have a wide range of knowledge and expertise that allowed us to jump into the work quickly and to move efficiently.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kenya S Woodruff
    Kenya S Woodruff

    Kenya S Woodruff

    Kenya Woodruff is national chair of Katten's healthcare practice group. Her practice covers regulatory concerns impacting a range of providers, as well as strategic transactions and health IT matters.

    • I have known and worked with Kenya for a number of years and know her to be an extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and hard-working attorney.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Kenya has a lot of knowledge at her fingertips.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Kenya is very impressive and incredibly friendly.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Kenya is in the centre of Katten's practice, dealing with the nation as a whole, not just Texas. She has got the tenacity and also amazing healthcare law IQ.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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  • Michelle Apodaca
    Michelle Apodaca

    Michelle Apodaca

    Michelle Apodaca draws on extensive public policy experience when advocating for clients. She acts for a range of providers as well as technology companies.

    • Missy brought an experienced, professional presence to our work and was viewed as a strong resource by our legislative partners as well as within our company.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Michelle is smart and hard-working. She is tenacious and that tenacity comes from her level of experience.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Missy can read a room as well as a document. She is able to address issues and keep personalities from clashing and becoming obstacles.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Missy is someone we reach out to and rely on. She has a broad representation but she also does advocacy work on behalf of the company.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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  • Lisa Prather
    Lisa Prather

    Lisa Prather

    Lisa Prather is a capable healthcare attorney and she is sought after by clients for her expertise in regulatory and compliance matters, including matters relating to HIPAA, the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute. Her clients include hospital systems and physician groups.

    • Lisa is fabulous to work with. Her depth of knowledge and understanding of our organizational needs is an asset. She offers a wealth of knowledge and experience in the healthcare industry.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • We simply cannot speak highly enough of Lisa. She is the utmost professional, warm, dedicated and intelligent. Few other attorneys seem as invested in our work or as happy to help.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Lisa was a great partner and very responsive. She helped us arrange agreements that were flexible for our needs.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Lisa is highly responsive, provides a fast turnaround, and is open and transparent with her workload.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Lisa provides excellent counsel and is an expert in the non-profit area.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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  • Ryan Meyer
    Ryan Meyer

    Ryan Meyer

    Ryan Meyer is experienced in various litigation proceedings and disputes related to the healthcare industry including Medicare and Medicaid fraud.

    • Ryan was able to switch gears across topics and functions. He was always prepared and cool under pressure.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Ryan always provided accurate and timely updates to the team regarding hearings and motion updates. He was able to bring complex legal data and filings into information that we could understand.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Ryan is a great business partner who truly understands what I need accomplished, and is willing to work with me to get there.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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