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Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP

Healthcare

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP

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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. 

Clients (4)

  • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
  • Aetna
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  • Maimonides Medical Center

Industries (5)

  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

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Healthcare - New York

Band 1

Band 1


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 served as outside counsel to Nassau University Medical Center during a period of significant organizational disruption.

Strengths

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  • The depth of their expertise into Stark and Anti-Kickback statutes is tremendous. They are the preeminent firm for healthcare regulatory advice.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleWilliam S Bernstein
    Senior StatespeopleWilliam S Bernstein

    William S Bernstein

    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.
  • Band 1Robert D Belfort
    Band 1Robert D Belfort

    Robert D Belfort

    Robert Belfort acts for a diverse list of clients, including prominent health systems and health insurers seeking expert regulatory counsel and transactional advice.
    • Bob is one of the preeminent attorneys practicing in the healthcare regulatory space. He provides a perfect mix of sound legal advice along with the business practicalities. He explains the risk analysis and offers great insight based on his experience.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 2Helen R Pfister
    Band 2Helen R Pfister

    Helen R Pfister

    Helen Pfister has significant experience advising a range of healthcare organizations, including large health systems and drug manufacturers.
  • Band 4Peter Olberg
    Band 4Peter Olberg

    Peter Olberg

    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.
  • Band 4Randi Seigel
    Band 4Randi Seigel

    Randi Seigel

    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.
  • Band 5Anne Karl
    Band 5Anne Karl

    Anne Karl

    Anne Karl is a recognized practitioner in healthcare and she has a variety of experience, with a particular focus on advising clients on Medicaid matters.

  • Band 5Deborah Bachrach
    Band 5Deborah Bachrach

    Deborah Bachrach

    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.

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