USA Guide 2026 : Connecticut
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For decades, Wiggin and Dana has been home to one of the largest, most extensive and experienced health law practices in the region. Health care organizations and providers of all types—as well as state and national associations and professional societies active in health care policy issues—count on us to provide general and special counsel across a wide spectrum of issues.
Our clients include academic medical centers, hospitals and health systems; long-term care facilities; continuing care retirement communities; assisted living facilities; ambulatory care facilities; PACE organizations; home health care agencies; hospices; behavioral health and substance abuse treatment providers; pharmaceutical manufacturers and retail pharmacies; ambulance providers; durable medical equipment suppliers; specialty payors; preferred provider organizations and benefits management companies; physicians and other individual practitioners. We also serve as counsel to health care-focused associations, such as the Connecticut Hospital Association, LeadingAge Connecticut, and the National PACE Association. In addition to health care providers and provider associations, we counsel entities involved in various aspects of health care delivery and administration, such as health plans and health networks; third-party administrators; wellness providers; telehealth and information technology companies; data management and analytics firms; and mobile and digital health organizations.
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Wiggin and Dana's highly acclaimed healthcare group houses an impressive roster of experienced practitioners whose expertise covers a broad range of transactional, privacy and clinical research matters. The firm represents hospitals, professional associations and large health systems throughout the state. It also draws upon its white-collar and broader litigation expertise to handle regulatory audits and investigations.
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Wiggin and Dana represented Masonicare in connection with its affiliation with United Methodists Homes, a transaction which involved a membership substitution agreement.
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Wiggin and Dana’s Connecticut office distinguishes itself with strong industry expertise in healthcare M&A and a very practical approach to deal execution. It understands the substantive issues that matter most and is able to balance legal risk with the client’s business objectives.
I love them and can't speak highly enough when anybody asks me about Connecticut. They are really well connected in the state and just know the answers to complex healthcare regulatory questions and don't have to go back to research.
The demeanor of the attorneys in the practice is exceptional. They are skilled in advocacy and bring an understanding of the need for collaboration and the skillful development of persuasive arguments.
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Maureen is the best in the business when it comes to healthcare in Connecticut.
Jody is exceptional - efficient and so well-versed.
Her professionalism and her preparedness - she always researches before getting back to me - are her strengths. She knows her limits but also knows how to access support through the team. She is also very friendly and customer-oriented.
Jody is very responsive, knowledgeable and always follows up and follows through.
Head of Healthcare
Healthcare
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