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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

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Healthcare - District of Columbia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray LLP has a robust practice sought after for a range of matters spanning healthcare, medical device and pharmaceutical issues. The team offers substantial experience in regulatory issues including compliance and investigations work, coupled with pharmaceutical expertise encompassing advertising and patent advice. It is also noted for arguing cases in trial and appellate courts.

Work Highlights

  • Ropes & Gray LLP successfully represented Baylor Scott & White Health Plan in challenging the CMS decision concerning whether services associated with “carrier-paid claims” should be included as covered services in the apportionment ratio used to determine the Medicare share.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gregory Levine
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Gregory Levine
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Band 1

Gregory Levine of Ropes & Gray LLP is recognized for his expertise in regulatory advice for pharmaceutical and medical products manufacturers. He has experience across an array of state and federal regulatory matters, including enforcement issues, data breach responses, FDA approvals and AI in healthcare.

Gregory is phenomenal with deep expertise and is my go-to resource. He is an exceptional lawyer in this very complex space, he is the best in the area.

Gregory provides excellent legal and regulatory acumen combined with strong strategic skills and an understanding of business impact.

Gregory has a great understanding of our needs and challenges and has the ability to recommend solutions that are not only legal in nature but also taking into account our structures and quirks.

Kellie Combs
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Kellie Combs
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Band 1
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.

I find Kellie to be one of the most preeminent life science regulatory lawyers in the US. She is business-focused, provides pragmatic solutions and engages in thoughtful risk-taking.

Kellie's knowledge of the FDA regulations is so deep, she can see the full picture immediately and think about practical ways to move forward.

Stephanie Webster
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Stephanie Webster
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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 always provides well thought-out answers and recommendations for very complex legal issues.

Stephanie is a true leader in all current and developing CMS issues.

Margaux Hall
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Margaux Hall
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Margaux Hall is praised for her experience handling a wide range of issues, including drug pricing, pharmaceutical supply chain and managed care matters.

Margaux is very intelligent and knowledgeable about law, industry and government enforcement. She is thoughtful about business risks and she is innovative in providing workable risk-based solutions.

Margaux is incredibly responsive and truly cares about her clients. She understands her client's needs, is very solution-oriented, gets the big picture and doesn't only focus on a small issue at hand.

Margaux is incredibly precise, efficient and knowledgeable. She provides concise, organised and thoughtful guidance and thinks creatively about solutions and identifies risk.

Margaux provides impeccable, detailed, timely, and insightful advice. She has the unique ability of distilling complex subjects into something that is understandable to those who are new to the area.

Joshua Oyster
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Joshua Oyster
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Joshua Oyster of Ropes & Gray LLP is frequently sought out to assist clients in the pharmaceuticals space with regulatory advice. He also handles FDA litigation.

Joshua is extremely responsive and provides sound, practical advice across a wide range of FDA topics. He stays current on developments and is great at sharing out the information on a regular basis.

Joshua is strategic, pragmatic and understands the real-world challenges faced by companies in the industry. He has great judgment and provides practical advice and counseling.

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Stephanie Webster
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Stephanie Webster
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Margaux Hall
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Margaux Hall
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Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

Gregory Levine
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Gregory Levine
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Band 1
Kellie Combs
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Kellie Combs
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Band 1
Joshua Oyster
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Joshua Oyster
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Band 5
Margaux Hall
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Margaux Hall
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Band 5