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Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

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Vorys health care attorneys are trusted and experienced professionals who counsel clients on the legal and regulatory issues facing the health care industry. Whether the matter involves the day to day operations of a health care facility or issues associated with regulatory compliance, complex litigation, corporate compliance, fraud and abuse, or payor and reimbursement arrangements, our attorneys are fully equipped to address client health care needs.

We serve as outside counsel for hospitals, health systems, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, other health care institutional providers, behavioral health providers and providers that serve those with developmental disabilities. We also represent many physicians, physician groups, home health agencies, hospice providers, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic centers and other outpatient service providers. 

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  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Retail

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Healthcare - Ohio

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease is a well-known practice representing clients across a range of healthcare matters including M&A, regulatory compliance strategy, corporate structure issues and governmental relations, and is noted for its work on HIPAA matters and IT issues. The firm is also renowned for its abilities in fraud and abuse matters related to the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act. The team is able to act on behalf of a range of clients, including hospitals, health systems and physician groups.
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Work Highlights

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  • Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease served as lead counsel to Nationwide Children's Hospital on a variety of healthcare law matters.

Strengths

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  • Vorys always have someone they can bring on who is an expert with whatever we are working on. We appreciated their depth as a law firm.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • Vorys has deep understanding and significant experience in behavioral health, coupled with many years of successful representation of our clients in regulatory and litigation matters.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • Vorys has reflected the high responsiveness, competence and understanding of a complex area of the healthcare sector law necessary to support our institution.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • The biggest differentiator with Vorys is their accessibility. In the healthcare space, legal matters happen at all hours of the day and Vorys is always there to support us and handle any situation.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • Vorys is a top-notch team of dedicated and responsive professionals.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jolie Havens
    Jolie Havens

    Jolie Havens

    Jolie Havens focuses her practice on healthcare compliance and regulatory issues, and offers notable expertise in Medicaid and Medicare matters. She was also the first female chair of Vorys' healthcare practice.

    • Jolie will always make herself available to me or my team. She is highly intelligent and extremely knowledgeable about the healthcare regulator landscape, at state and federal level.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Jolie is very responsive and keeps us updated on where matters are in the process.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Jolie feels like an extension of our team rather than outside external counsel and I really appreciate that. Just giving us the feeling that she really cares and feels connected to our mission.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Jolie brought an impressive balance of sophistication and pragmaticism rarely observed in a role such as hers. She was equal parts strategist, educator, doer, and counselor - the whole package.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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  • Suzanne Scrutton
    Suzanne Scrutton

    Suzanne Scrutton

    Chair of the firm's healthcare group Suzanne Scrutton is recognized for her extensive experience acting for providers in the long-term care and behavioral health space. She also has expertise in matters concerning care for those with developmental disabilities.

    • Suzanne is the leader of the healthcare practice of Vorys and leads by example through her knowledge, expertise and experience.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Suzanne has integrity, deep understanding of the technical, political and strategic elements of our profession, responsiveness, relationship savvy and kindness buoyed by strength.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Suzanne is wonderful to work with and her willingness to help our organization with complex issues is key to our ongoing success.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Suzanne is extremely responsive, knowledgeable. She is always willing to put things into lay people terms so we don't get lost in the jargon.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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  • Liam Gruzs
    Liam Gruzs

    Liam Gruzs

    Liam Gruzs is a recognized healthcare attorney who advises clients on various regulatory and compliance issues, including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and enrollment. His clients include behavioural health providers.

    • Liam is top-notch and a pleasure to work with.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Liam is very detail oriented and understands the nuances of the healthcare landscape. His services are always exceptional.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Liam is very knowledgeable, has excellent understanding of what our business is and our nuances.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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