About
Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP
The health care industry in the 21st century faces tremendous change driven by growing demand, new technologies, shifting business models and intense government scrutiny. Clients benefit from Ropes & Gray’s deep experience in health care law, and our intimate knowledge of our clients’ industries, which position the firm to preempt and resolve legal issues across the full range of relevant practices.
More than 60 attorneys in Ropes & Gray offices across the United States represent virtually every sector of the global health care industry, including academic medical centers and community hospitals, health care investors and financial institutions, medical schools, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy benefit managers, medical device companies, managed care organizations and insurance companies, health care provider organizations, physician practice groups, health care technology companies, biomedical companies, and long-term care and nursing home providers.
To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/health-care.aspx
Chambers Review
Robust practice sought after for a range of matters spanning healthcare, medical device and pharmaceutical issues. Offers substantial experience in regulatory issues including compliance and investigations work, coupled with pharmaceutical expertise encompassing advertising and patent advice. Also noted for arguing cases in trial and appellate courts.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray represented Sentara Healthcare in ongoing federal court litigation challenging the CMS’s disallowance of reimbursement to the hospitals for Medicare’s share of patients' unpaid "bad debt".
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rope & Gray has a talented and collaborative team able to quickly get up to speed on complicated matters and provide practical and high-quality advice."
"They are responsive and knowledgeable."
"Rope & Gray has a talented and collaborative team able to quickly get up to speed on complicated matters and provide practical and high-quality advice."
"They are responsive and knowledgeable."
Notable Practitioners
Kellie Combs is known for her strong regulatory focus within the pharmaceutical and medical products space. She is well versed in a range of FDA matters, including marketing and First Amendment issues.
"Kellie has an incredible depth of knowledge."
"Kellie has a deep understanding of the technicalities of food and drug law."
Gregory Levine continues to advise pharmaceutical and medical products manufacturers on a wide range of state and federal regulatory matters, including enforcement issues.
"Gregory has great depth in regulatory law and offers very practical advice."
"Gregory is an exceptional FDA attorney and is a go-to resource for complex issues in this space."
Stephanie Webster has noteworthy experience in federal disputes, including challenges to the Medicare Act rules and patient access for new products. She routinely appears in high-stakes cases before the US Supreme Court.
"Stephanie is a really great attorney. She's incredibly client-focused and very committed to providing exceptional service."
Margaux Hall is praised for her experience of handling a wide range of issues, including drug pricing, pharmaceutical supply chain and managed care matters.
"Margaux is always efficient and accurate."
"She is an exceptional lawyer."
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