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Healthcare: Government Investigations & Fraud | USA

Tennessee

Healthcare covers a wide range of work, including transactional, advisory, and contentious matters. Transactional work is primarily the sale and purchase, of some or all of a health system or health insurance company. Law firms advise on antitrust issues and assorted regulatory matters for clients such as hospitals, health systems and insurance companies. Litigation includes matters like qui tam (whistleblower) suits and the defence of parties involved in federal investigations. Advisory and regulatory compliance matters include Medicare Part D, the subsidizing of drugs through the federally-run Medicare program. Also covers Stark Law, which governs referrals of physicians accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, and the False Claims Act (FCA). This chapter also features advice on pharmaceutical and medical products regulatory issues covering the drugs and devices approved by the FDA.

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Band 1

  1. Brian D. Roark
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    Brian D. Roark
    Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
    Bass, Berry & Sims PLC | Healthcare: Government Investigations & Fraud
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Brian Roark is sought out for his assistance with large-scale healthcare fraud investigations. He has significant experience in handling FCA lawsuits on behalf of hospital operator groups.
  2. Matthew M Curley
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    Matthew M Curley
    Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
    Bass, Berry & Sims PLC | Healthcare: Government Investigations & Fraud
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Matthew Curley has considerable experience in FCA investigations and litigation. He often acts for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, with further experience representing pharmacy owners and general physician practices. He is based in Nashville.
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Band 2

  1. Jennifer L Weaver
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    Jennifer L Weaver
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Healthcare: Government Investigations & Fraud
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Jennifer Weaver regularly handles government investigations and related healthcare litigation. She is highly experienced in defending clients in FCA matters, acting for specialist pharmacies and healthcare providers, among other clients. Her practice is based in Nashville.
  2. John-David Thomas
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    John-David Thomas
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Healthcare: Government Investigations & Fraud
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    John-David Thomas is held in high regard for his assured handling of FCA investigations. A former federal prosecutor, he is able to bring this wealth of experience to bear on high-stakes enforcement proceedings.
  3. Richard Westling
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    Richard Westling
    Epstein Becker & Green PC
    Epstein Becker & Green PC | Healthcare: Government Investigations & Fraud
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Richard Westling of Epstein Becker & Green PC has considerable expertise in enforcement actions, government investigations and sanctions. Based in Nashville, he also regularly assists with FCA disputes.