Led by Douglas Grimm from Washington DC, ArentFox Schiff’s practice is known for its strong focus on healthcare fraud and abuse issues, peer review work, and ERISA litigation within the healthcare sector. In the Los Angeles office, Lowell Brown is known for his longstanding experience in acting for medical professionals, long-term care facilities and hospitals in medico-legal and EMTALA issues, while seasoned litigator Debra Albin-Riley stands out due to her vast knowledge of administrative peer review cases and physician whistleblower claims. Annie Lee often advises on matters concerning physician wellness and managed care plans, and is renowned for her expertise in ambulatory surgery centers. Also in Washington DC, Stephanie Trunk is a key name for life sciences matters, particularly in relation to AKS and FCA investigations.
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Clients clés
- Providence Health
- California Hospital Association
- United Hospital Association
- Providence Valley Service Area Community Ministry Board
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Providence Saint John’s Health Center
- Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
- Community Medical Centers
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Points forts
- Advising Providence Health on peer review matters and complicated health care litigation matters. In Bonni v. St. Joseph Health System, the firm appeared before the California Supreme Court in a matter involving anti-SLAPP motions in medical staff peer review cases. The California Supreme Court remanded the matter to the Court of Appeal for further proceedings, which were handled in 2021-2022. The Bonni matter is now back in the trial court in Orange County.
- Advising Apotex Corporation on various matters including government price reporting, general fraud and abuse counselling, compliance with state drug price transparency laws, and compliance with federal drug distribution laws.
- Advising Fundamental Long Term Care on the transfer of the operations of skilled nursing facilities in Maryland, Nevada, and Texas; advising the company in regards to recently enacted disclosure and reporting requirements; completion of the company’s new senior secured credit facility; and representation of the company’s interests as a major creditor in the bankruptcy of an unrelated third-party health care provider.
Avocats
Responsable de la pratique
Douglas Grimm
Autres avocats clés
Lowell Brown; Debra Albin-Riley; Stephanie Trunk; Jacques Smith; Annie Lee; Michael Blass