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Manatt Health reinvented how professional services are delivered, building a fully integrated legal, policy and strategic advisory health care practice. With 160+ professionals dedicated to health care—including attorneys, strategic business consultants, policy experts, digital health specialists, project managers and data analysts—Manatt Health is one of the most trusted advisors to clients seeking to adapt to a changing health care environment. Our diversity drives unique ways of thinking about today’s challenges—and solutions that are highly creative yet firmly rooted in the realities of legal requirements, political dynamics, operational efficiencies and business imperatives. 

Manatt supports a range of health care entities—both disruptors and the disrupted—including hospitals/health systems, payers, state and federal policymakers and agencies, foundations, associations, life sciences companies, and digital health innovators. Our multidisciplinary model has made us the go-to resource across a full spectrum of engagements—from high-value transactions to complex regulatory guidance to next-generation digital strategies to transformative Medicaid redesign to game-changing litigation. 

In addition, we draw on our deep bench of experts to deliver Manatt on Health, our premium information service, providing in-depth insights and analyses focused on the legal, policy and market developments that matter most to health care organizations. 

Chambers Review

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Healthcare - New York
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What the team is known for

Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP is renowned in the New York market for its proficiency in a broad range of work, including healthcare regulation and litigation as well as large-scale transactional work. Has a notable profile for advice on healthcare reform implementation and particular expertise when it comes to Medicaid regulations and insurance matters. Regularly engaged by an impressive roster of clients, including state and federal policymakers, health systems and business stakeholders.

Work Highlights

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  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP advised University of California San Francisco Health on its Medicaid reimbursement strategy relating to both its main campus and its organizational structure with its children's hospital.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert D Belfort
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Robert Belfort acts for a diverse list of clients, including prominent health systems and health insurers seeking expert regulatory counsel and transactional advice.

"Robert has deep subject matter expertise and a strong ability to analyze complex matters."

William S Bernstein
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William S Bernstein
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William Bernstein has deep expertise in the administration and management of healthcare data including governance, privacy and security issues. His practice includes complex affiliations and regulatory concerns.

Helen R Pfister
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Helen R Pfister
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Helen Pfister has significant experience advising a range of healthcare organizations, including large health systems and drug manufacturers.

"Helen is an excellent lawyer."

Peter Olberg
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Peter Olberg
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Peter Olberg has a strong track record in corporate healthcare issues, including mergers, private equity investments and other financings. He frequently represents health systems and academic institutions.

"Peter is an excellent lawyer."

"He is brilliant - he's exceptionally thoughtful and has a strong ability to distill complex issues. He is also highly responsive."

Deborah Bachrach
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Deborah Bachrach
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Deborah Bachrach is a respected expert in the healthcare space. She is particularly experienced in advising on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act as well as complex Medicaid coverage concerns.

"Deborah is a great attorney."

Randi Seigel
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Randi Seigel
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Randi Seigel is noted for her expertise in HIPAA and state privacy laws. She is frequently called upon by providers to provide regulatory, strategic and transactional advice.

"Randi is a thoughtful and diligent partner."

"She is a very good attorney and really hard-working."

Ranked Lawyers at
Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP

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New York

Healthcare

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Robert D Belfort
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Band 1
William S Bernstein
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William S Bernstein
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Band 1
Helen R Pfister
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Helen R Pfister
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Band 3
Peter Olberg
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Peter Olberg
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Band 4
Deborah Bachrach
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Deborah Bachrach
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Band 5
Randi Seigel
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Randi Seigel
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Clients

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Aetna

Maimonides Medical Center

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Industries

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Charities / Not for Profit

Government

Healthcare

Insurance

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences