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Michele A. Masucci, Partner
Practice Group Leader, Health Services
mmasucci@nixonpeabody.com
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HEALTH SERVICES

Health care industry clients must compete in a complex and unpredictable business environment marked by rising costs, shrinking reimbursement, constantly increasing regulatory requirements, and intensified compliance scrutiny. In this environment, it is critical to work with attorneys who not only understand health care, but also provide innovative solutions that work. Nixon Peabody is an industry leader in serving health care clients, with the comprehensive resources and wide-ranging experience to help our clients successfully navigate these challenges.

Nixon Peabody’s Health Services practice offers unparalleled coverage for any challenge that may arise for our clients as they advance while conforming to regulatory, corporate, and compliance mandates. We have extensive industry knowledge and experience, and are current on emerging trends. Our team serves as outside general counsel to numerous integrated delivery systems, hospitals, health care businesses, physician groups, and other providers, and we are frequently retained to serve as special counsel on particular projects, transactions, or issues.

Our team offers a cross-firm, industry-focused approach that applies our interdisciplinary experience and resources to address the constantly changing challenges facing our clients. We draw upon the skill and experience of attorneys across the firm to provide targeted advice on areas of law that affect health care clients, including antitrust, charitable giving, employee benefits and ERISA, environmental, financing, health care litigation, intellectual property, tax (including not-for-profit and tax-exempt entities), labor and employment, government relations, real estate, and white collar crime.

Health Care Crisis Litigation

Protecting clients’ brands for patient care and safety through a health care crisis is mission critical. Our skilled trial team advises clients from the initial press inquiry to the more critical government investigations—all the way through representation in litigation and class actions. Our ability to coordinate the institutional response over multiple parallel criminal, regulatory, and civil actions is an effective way to restore trust and confidence in our clients’ products and services. Our experience as coordinating counsel in some of today’s most serious, national health care crises demonstrates a track record of successfully solving these complex and potentially catastrophic problems.

Our team has the creativity to get the job done. Nixon Peabody’s Health Care practice was recognized in the “Best Law Firms” rankings by U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers (2011–2012), earning national honors and metropolitan honors in Albany, New York City, Boston, and Rhode Island.

Thought Leadership/Alerts

CMS to hold town hall teleconference for physicians and teaching hospitals regarding the Physician Payment Sunshine Act
Health Alert | May 10, 2013

Will hospitals need to contract with a Patient Safety Organization in order to contract with health plans participating in health insurance exchanges?
Health Law Alert | April 26, 2013

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Hospitals and other providers of medical services and devices may find themselves subject to federal contractor requirements
Health Law Alert | April 25, 2013

CMS Proposes $9.9 Million Reward for Medicare Fraud Whistleblowers
Health Care Fraud Investigations and Enforcement Alert | April 25, 2013

EPA issues federal plan governing operation of existing hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerators and eliminates NSPS startup/shutdown/malfunction exemption
Health Law Alert | April 18, 2013

OIG issues revised self-disclosure protocol
Health Law Alert | April 17, 2013

Supreme Court narrows state action doctrine to allow FTC to challenge Georgia Hospital Authority merger
Antitrust Newsletter | March 29, 2013

The New York SAFE Act of 2013 and its profound effect on mental health care providers and their patients
Health Law Alert | March 22, 2013

What employers with self-funded health plans need to know about the new HIPAA/HITECH Act Omnibus Rule
Benefits Alert | March 20, 2013

Implementation of New York State executive compensation and administrative expense caps has been postponed
Health Law Alert | March 18, 2013

Webinar Recording: What the HIPAA Omnibus Rule means for you—Your questions answered
Originally recorded March 11, 2013 | March 15, 2013

New York State contemplates laws to allow private equity and publicly traded investment in health care facilities
Health Law Alert | March 13, 2013

Opportunity to affect design of future NYS Certificate of Need and health facility licensing systems
Health Law Alert | March 8, 2013

Webinar Recording: Health Care Reform: Employer Compliance and Strategies
Originally recorded February 14, 2013 | February 19, 2013

Webinar Recording: Shedding Light on the Sunshine Act Final Rule: Implications for Health Care Providers
Originally recorded February 13, 2013 | February 15, 2013

The Use of Mobile Technology in the Practice of Medicine: Compliance Tips
February 14, 2013

Webinar Recording: It's here and it's mandatory: The HIPAA Omnibus Rule
Originally recorded February 5, 2013 | February 13, 2013

HHS announces sweeping changes to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules in the final HIPAA Omnibus Rule
HIPAA Law Alert | January 23, 2013

OCR issues guidance for the proper de-identification of PHI under HIPAA
HIPAA Alert | December 31, 2012

CMS modifies 2014 EHR certification criteria to ease implementation for eligible professionals and hospitals
Health Law Alert | December 26, 2012

Department of Justice intervenes in False Claims Act suit against operator of over 200 nursing homes alleging fraudulent Medicare billing practices
Health Care Fraud Investigations and Enforcement Alert | December 7, 2012

Prosecutors step up pressure on skilled nursing facilities after agency report finds more than $1 billion in overbilling
Health Care Fraud Investigations and Enforcement Alert | December 5, 2012

FDA seeks comments before making custom device policy changes required by Congress
FDA/Health Alert | November 20, 2012

Recent complaint highlights role of copyright in protecting health care information, protocols, and products
Intellectual Property Alert | November 2, 2012

Hurricane Sandy checklist: Legal and safety precautions for medical providers and clinic operators
Health Law Alert | October 31, 2012

Nixon Peabody's 2012 MAC Survey
October 22, 2012

HHS warns hospitals and health care providers not to "game the system"
Health Law Alert | October 9, 2012

Webinar Recording: Knock Knock: Are you Prepared When the FDA Shows Up at Your Door?
Originally recorded September 27, 2012 | October 2, 2012

California attorney general expands antitrust investigation of acquisitions of physician groups by hospitals
Health Law Alert | September 19, 2012

OCR HIPAA enforcement update: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary pays $1.5 million for violation of HIPAA Security Rule
HIPAA Alert | September 19, 2012

CMS and ONC release final rules for Stage 2 meaningful use requirements
Health and HIPAA Alert | September 12, 2012

Webinar Recording: Steps Employers Need to Take Now to Implement Health Care Reform
Originally recorded July 25, 2012 | July 30, 2012

New York State OMIG reminds providers to implement effective compliance plans
Health Law Alert | July 27, 2012

A Look Forward and Behind: The History of the Supreme Court's Decision on ACA
Radio interview, The Best Policy with Jim McCabe | July 14, 2012

Webinar Recording: Avoiding the Glare of Government Scrutiny: Understanding the implications of the Physician Payment Sunshine Act
Originally recorded June 28, 2012 | July 2, 2012

Health care reform: the effect on employers after the Supreme Court decision
Benefits Alert | June 29, 2012

Webinar Recording: Health Care Bankruptcy & Restructuring: Staying Ahead of the Game
Health Care Check-up Webinar Series | June 12, 2012

Webinar Recording: What's your future bring? Nonprofit regulation in New York
Originally recorded June 5, 2012 | June 11, 2012

Webinar Recording: Hospital/Physician Practice Acquisitions: Dollars and Sense
Health Care Check-up Webinar Series | June 5, 2012

The Office for Civil Rights issues first fine for breach
HIPAA Law Alert | March 16, 2012

U.S. Supreme Court remands Supremacy Clause challenge to California's budget-driven Medicaid rate cuts
Health Law Alert | March 12, 2012

HHS releases proposed rule on Stage 2 requirements for meaningful use of EHRs
Health Law Alert | March 9, 2012

New York State Department of Financial Services releases report on out-of-network billing
Health Law Alert | March 8, 2012

Webinar Recording: Not-for-Profit Board Duties in the Era of Health Care Reform
Health Care Check-up Webinar Series | February 27, 2012

At the Brink of Transformation: What Stephen Berger's report means for health care system board members
Health Law Alert | January 26, 2012

Webinar Recording: Recent Developments in the Regulation of Off-Label Communications
January 17, 2012

Webinar Recording: San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance: New Notice Obligations and Year-end Deadline
January 9, 2012

FAQs on the final ACO regulations
Health Law Alert | December 28, 2011

CMS Releases Final ACO Rule!
Health Law Alert | October 24, 2011

OCR begins HIPAA compliance auditing program – Are you prepared?
HIPAA Law Alert | July 29, 2011

New Texas health care privacy law more stringent than HIPAA
HIPAA Law Alert | July 21, 2011

IRS issues Notice and request for comments on the community health needs assessment requirements for certain tax-exempt hospitals
Health Law Alert | July 14, 2011

OCR settles HIPAA violations with UCLA Health System for $865,500
HIPAA Law Alert | July 13, 2011

Legislation headed to Governor’s desk granting health care providers additional rights in OMIG audits
Health Law Alert | July 8, 2011

States see unclaimed property as a revenue source, target health care industry
Tax Alert | June 8, 2011

HHS issues notice of proposed rulemaking for new standards for accounting of disclosures of protected health information including the right to an access report
HIPAA Law Alert | June 1, 2011

Recent New York Court of Appeals decision addresses disclosure and use of patient medical records in Assisted Outpatient Treatment proceedings
HIPAA Law Alert | May 24, 2011

New York general hospitals, nursing homes, home care services agencies, special needs assisted living residences, enhanced assisted living residences, attending physicians, and nurse practitioners now obligated to provide palliative care information to terminally-ill patients
Health Law Alert | April 27, 2011

Webinar Recording: Accountable Care Organizations: What you need to know now
April 26, 2011

OASAS proposes significant changes to its standards for chemical dependence outpatient and opioid treatment providers
Health Law Alert | April 22, 2011

Analysis of Proposed ACO Regulations Issued March 31, 2011
Health Law Alert | April 20, 2011

Opportunity to comment on implementation of new home care program
Health Law Alert | April 4, 2011

Amnesty period to unwind laboratory EHR donations ends April 15, 2011
Health Law Alert | April 1, 2011

New York State Medicaid Redesign Team marches forward and issues recommendations
Health Law Alert | March 1, 2011

Strong message from HHS/OCR with two HIPAA privacy rule enforcements within one week
HIPAA Law Alert | February 28, 2011

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has significant impact on graduate medical education: What teaching institutions need to know
February 24, 2011

Constitutional challenges to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Health Law Alert | February 3, 2011

New York Medicaid Redesign Team
Health Law Alert | January 14, 2011

CMS soliciting comments on the EMTALA’s applicability to inpatients
Health Law Alert | January 10, 2011

CMS posts notice soliciting comments on initial regulations for ACOs
Health Law Alert | November 16, 2010

The NCQA and AMGA issue statements on accountable care organization
Health Law Alert | November 15, 2010

Stricter duty hour rules for medical residents effective July 1, 2011
Health Law Alert | October 6, 2010

HHS regulations allow suspension of Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP Payments following credible fraud allegations
Health Law Alert | October 4, 2010

Significant changes in New York HIV testing law
Health Law Alert | September 29, 2010

OSHA enters the duty hours debate as the ACGME prepares to vote on revisions to its duty hour standards later this month
Health Law Alert | September 10, 2010

HHS withdraws breach notification rule from administrative review
HIPAA Law Alert | August 4, 2010

HHS announces Final Rule on meaningful use of EHRs
Health Law Alert | July 13, 2010

Webinar Recording: Preserving Hospital Tax-Exempt Status: IRS Notice 2010-39 and its impact under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
July 12, 2010

HHS/ONC proposed rulemaking expands HIPAA privacy and security rules
Health Law Alert | July 9, 2010

CMS issues proposed regulations that outline criteria for certification of EHR technology
Health Law Alert | July 7, 2010

American Board of Internal Medicine sanctions 139 physicians and sues 5
Health Law Alert | June 15, 2010

Federal Trade Commission delays enforcement of Red Flags Rule until December 31, 2010
Health Law Alert | June 1, 2010

Office of Inspector General (OIG) posts Advisory Opinion (AO) on proposed referrals incentive program offered by a continuing care retirement community
Health Law Alert | June 1, 2010

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Press

Nixon Peabody's National Health Services Practice Strengthens New York Footprint with Arrival of Two New Partners
March 27, 2013

Chambers Recognizes Leading Nixon Peabody Attorneys and Practices
March 14, 2013

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Nixon Peabody Elects 13 Attorneys to Partnership
January 14, 2013

New Hampshire Hospital Retains Nixon Peabody for High-Profile Litigation
October 15, 2012

Chambers Gives High Marks to Nixon Peabody LLP
June 11, 2012

Health Services Partner Jill Gordon Joins Nixon Peabody's Los Angeles Office
May 17, 2012

Nixon Peabody Adds FDA Insider to Leading Life Sciences Practice
November 28, 2011

Nixon Peabody Partner Announced a Winner of Annual Rx for Excellence Awards
November 4, 2011

Nixon Peabody Partners Earn Top Recognition from Best Lawyers
October 18, 2011

Chambers Gives High Marks to Nixon Peabody LLP; 47 Attorneys Recognized As Leaders
June 20, 2011

Nixon Peabody Advises Anesthesia Management Company in Winning Middle-Market M&A "Deal Of The Year" Matter
June 15, 2011

Nixon Peabody Elects 12 Attorneys to Partnership; Female Partners Make Up More than 40% of 2011 Class
February 1, 2011

Nixon Peabody’s Health Practice Adds Former New York State Department of Health Official; Barbara Asheld Joins Firm’s Albany Office as Counsel
October 26, 2010

Nixon Peabody Recognized as a “Best Law Firm”; Firm’s Experience and Excellence Honored Locally and Nationally
September 23, 2010

Nixon Peabody Adds to Health Services Practice Group; Partner Peter Egan Advises Clients on Business, Regulatory and Transactional Matters
July 14, 2010

Chambers USA Gives High Marks to Nixon Peabody LLP; 17 Practices and 49 Attorneys Recognized as Leaders
June 11, 2010

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Media Clips

Final HIPAA Omnibus Rule Expands Law's Impact on Firms
New Hampshire Business Review | May 3, 2013
Providence partner and leader of the firm’s Privacy & Data Protection group Linn Freedman and Manchester partner and leader of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice Scott O’Connell co-authored this article discussing the final HIPAA Omnibus Rule, which implemented sweeping changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
FDA Cracking Down on Compounders at Historic Pace
Law360 | April 22, 2013
Washington, DC, health services and life sciences partner Areta Kupchyk provides commentary in this feature article discussing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to police the compounding pharmacy sector.
ACA Checkup Can Help Keep Firm Healthy
Providence Business News | April 8, 2013
Providence Health Services partner Steve Zubiago and Rochester Labor & Employment counsel Kate Saracene co-authored this column focused on “play-or-pay” health care reform mandates that will require many companies to make changes in whether and how they provide health care benefits to their employees.

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Medical Apps Get the Once Over from the FDA
Marketplace | March 29, 2013
Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk discusses mobile medical apps and the FDA’s guidelines for approval.
Health-Care Lawyers Join Nixon Peabody in Albany Office
Bloomberg News | March 28, 2013
This coverage highlights the arrival of Albany Health Services partners Phil Rosenberg and Laurie Cohen.
Nixon Peabody Boosts Albany Team as NY Health Field Shifts
Health and New York Law360 | March 28, 2013
This article profiles new Albany Health Services partners Laurie Cohen and Phil Rosenberg.
Preparing for Healthcare Reform
Corporate Secretary | March 26, 2013
Rochester Labor & Employment partner Eric Paley discusses how preparing for provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that go into effect in 2014 could be a big deal for many companies.
FDA Seeks to Damp Criticism Over Mobile Health App Proposals
Reuters | March 21, 2013
Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk discusses the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s plans for regulating certain health care apps used on smartphones and tablets.
New HIPAA Rules Pose Challenges for Healthcare Industry
Reuters | March 18, 2013
Leader of the firm’s Privacy & Data Protection group and the HIPAA Compliance group Linn Freedman discusses the new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations announced by the Department of Health & Human Services. Click here to read the full article.
Medical App Makers Await Regulator Checkups
The Recorder | March 15, 2013
Silicon Valley Global Business & Transactions partner Mavis Yee and Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk are featured throughout this article noting that the mobile medical app industry is awaiting formal regulatory guidelines from lawmakers.
Social Media and the De-Identification of Protected Health Information
Bloomberg BNA Social Media Law & Policy Report | March 12, 2013
This article, co-authored by partner & leader of the health services practice Michele Masucci and Long Island health services associate Carly Eisenberg, addresses the rising popularity of social media bring new challenges for health care providers. Click here to read the article.
A Legal Guide to the Soda Ban Ruling
Wall Street Journal Law Blog | March 11, 2013
This article discusses a ruling by a state judge invalidating New York City’s soda ban. Albany Health Services partner Peter Millock discusses a previous ruling by New York’s highest court finding that the executive branch can’t impose health regulations from a clean slate, but it requires “legislative guidance.” Mr. Millock was general counsel for the New York State Department of Health at the time of the ruling.
FDA's New Safety Reports Raise Tort Risks for Device Cos.
Law360 | March 8, 2013
Washington, D.C. health services and life sciences partner Areta Kupchyk discusses the Food and Drug Administration’s draft guidance intended to clarify when a change to a medical device should be considered a “recall” versus a “product enhancement.”
After Long Lull, M&A Activity Surges in 2013
Long Island Business News | March 5, 2013
Long Island office managing partner Allan Cohen discusses the state of the M&A industry.
Newsmaker
Long Island Business News | March 1, 2013
This article profiles new Long Island Office Managing Partner Allan Cohen.
The Use of Mobile Technology in the Practice of Medicine: Compliance Tips
Bloomberg BNA Health Law Reporter | February 12, 2013
Providence partner and leader of the firm’s Privacy & Data Protection group Linn Freedman authored this column highlighting practical tips for physicians and other health care providers to maximize the advantages of using mobile technology in their day-to-day practices while complying with privacy and security rules. Click here to read the article.
Mobile Health Unlikely to Face Much Regulatory Scrutiny, Lawyer Says
Wall Street Journal Venture Capital Dispatch | January 30, 2013
Silicon Valley Global Business & Transactions partner Mavis Yee discusses how mobile technology will impact the health care industry.
40 Under 40
Long Island Business News | January 25, 2013
Long Island Health Services partner Lindsay Maleson is among the 40 individuals recognized as the “outstanding members of the business community on Long Island who are under the age of 40.”
Clear-Cut Employer Contraception Mandate May Be Elusive
Law 360 | January 18, 2013
San Francisco partner and leader of the firm’s Labor & Employment practice Jeff Tanenbaum discusses current issues associated with health reform’s requirement that employer medical plans include contraception coverage.
FDA's Authority to Regulate Pharmacy Compounding: Who's Responsible?
Corporate Compliance Insights | January 16, 2013
Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk authored this column on the enforcement authority of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate the creation of a particular pharmaceutical product to fit the unique needs of a patient.
Movers & Shakers
Long Island Business News | January 15, 2013
In this column noting executive moves and promotions, Long Island Global Business and Health Services attorney Mike Schnipper is included for his election to the firm’s partnership.
Vallee Promoted to Colonel in National Guard
The Country Gazette | January 11, 2013
This coverage notes that Boston Health Services counsel Jim Vallee has been promoted to colonel in the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
2013 Roundtable Series: Health Care
California Lawyer | January 1, 2013
Los Angeles Health Services partner Jill Gordon discusses the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's impact on health care practices in California.
Risk of Exclusion Remains Potent for Health Care Industry Executives
Bloomberg BNA's Medical Devices Law & Industry Report | December 12, 2012
Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero and Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci authored this column discussing the continued focus on individual accountability of health care executives. Click here to read the article.
FDA Marketing Rules Stretch to Drugmakers' Media Pitches
Law 360 | November 13, 2012
Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk comments on the standard practice of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reprimand companies for any marketing efforts that seem to be unfair or misleading regardless if they are directed at consumers or the media.
Ones to Watch in Law
Long Island Business News | November 9, 2012
This column features Long Island Health Services partner Lindsay Maleson and other leaders in the law on Long Island.
Understanding Liability and Reducing Litigation Risk
Legal Essentials for Emergency Physicians | November 1, 2012
Boston Health Services partner Regina Rockefeller and Long Island Health Services associate Carly Eisenberg discuss emergency department liability and related litigation.
Raising Private Capital
Crain's New York Business: Health Pulse | October 4, 2012
Albany Health Services partner Peter Millock provides commentary in this article discussing New York State’s health care laws and regulations which have kept hospitals from raising private equity capital.
Report: New Mass. law may hurt hospital margins
Modern Healthcare | September 10, 2012
Boston counsel Jim Vallee provides commentary in this article discussing the new cost-containment law in Massachusetts.
Handling an FDA inspection: Dos, Don'ts and When to Call a Lawyer
Corporate Compliance Insights | August 20, 2012
Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk authored this column discussing how to handle a facilities investigation by the Food and Drug Administration.
Reform's Momentum
San Francisco Business Times | July 6, 2012
Los Angeles Health Services partner Jill Gordon provides commentary in this feature article discussing the Supreme Court’s health care reform decision and its impact.
Supreme Court Sends Employers Scrambling
Long Island Business News | July 5, 2012
This article addresses the impact of the Supreme Court’s health care reform decision on employers. Labor & Employment partner Tom McCord provides commentary.
Aetna, Doctors Face Off Over Costs
Wall Street Journal | July 4, 2012
Los Angeles Health Services partner Jill Gordon provides commentary in this article discussing California physician groups lawsuit alleging business practices the doctors say limit patients’ choices.
Health Care Client Alerts Prefigure Uptick in Law Firm Business
New York Law Journal | July 3, 2012
This article looks at how the June 28 Supreme Court decision on health care reform impacts attorneys and their clients. New York partner and leader of the firm’s Health Services practice Michele Masucci, provides commentary.
Drug, Device, and Biotechnology Manufacturing Requirements
Corporate Compliance Insights | July 2, 2012
This contributed article, authored by Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk, discusses the importance of compliance with current good manufacturing practice regulations established and enforced by the Food and Drug Administration.
Off-Label Communications: The FDA's Proposed Approach
Product Liability Law & Strategy | July 1, 2012
This article, authored by Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk and Buffalo Products associate Tracey Ehlers, discusses the Food and Drug Administration guidance addressing how drug, biologics, and medical device manufacturers should respond to unsolicited requests for off-label information, including—for the first time—communications via the Internet and social media.
Health Care Decision Boon for Lawyers
Daily Journal | June 29, 2012
This article discusses the June 28 Supreme Court health care reform ruling and its impacts on both attorneys and employers. Los Angeles Health Services partner Jill Gordon is quoted throughout the piece, addressing accountable care organizations (ACOs) and how they deal with anti-kickback and antitrust regulations.
Businesses Brace for Higher Health Care Costs
Long Island Business News | June 28, 2012
Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s health care reform decision.
Comment: FDA's Draft Guidance on Social Media and Off-Label Communications
Bloomberg BNA Social Media Law & Policy Report | June 19, 2012
Washington, DC, Life Sciences and Health Services partner Areta Kupchyk authored this article discussing the Food & Drug Administration’s long-awaited draft guidance on off-label use communications by drug, biologics, and device companies including, specifically, electronic communications using the Internet and social media.
Q&A With Nixon Peabody’s Areta Kupchyk
Life Sciences Law 360 | May 23, 2012
This Q&A focused on the life sciences industry is conducted with Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk.
Nixon Peabody Nabs Davis Wright’s Health Group Vice Chair
Health and Life Sciences Law 360 | May 18, 2012
The arrival of Los Angeles Health Services partner Jill Gordon is highlighted in this article.
Q&A With Nixon Peabody’s Michele Masucci
Health Law 360 | May 10, 2012
Partner and Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci is featured in this Q&A discussing the health care industry.
The Park Doctrine and AIP: Two Little-Known But Powerful FDA Enforcement Tools
Corporate Compliance Insights | April 17, 2012
Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk authored this column addressing two enforcement tools used by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to violations.
Your Week Ahead: The Health Care Watch
Boston Globe Magazine | March 25, 2012
Boston Health Services partner Regina Rockefeller is quoted in this column, which discusses the upcoming arguments on the health care law before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Stem Cells, FDA, and the Edge of Science: Three Expert Viewpoints
Forbes | February 19, 2012
This feature article discusses the challenges with regulating stem cell product development. Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk discusses the difficulties involved with regulating cell-based products.
FDA’s Draft Guidance on Social Media and Off-Label Communications
Bloomberg BNA | January 25, 2012
This contributed article, authored by Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk, discusses the draft guidance issued by the FDA about off-label use communications by drug, biologics, and device companies including, specifically, electronic communications using the Internet and social media.
Mobile Devices and Attorney Ethics: What Are the Issues?
BNA The United States Law Week | December 6, 2011
This contributed article, co-authored by Los Angeles & San Francisco government investigations & white collar defense counsel Jason Gonzalez and Providence partner & leader of the firm’s Privacy & Data Protection Group Linn Freedman, discusses the ethical risks associated with attorneys’ use of mobile devices.
Nixon Peabody Wins Over FDA Insider From Reed Smith
Law 360 | December 5, 2011
This feature article highlights the arrival of Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk.
Reed Smith Attorney in D.C. Jumps to Nixon Peabody
National Law Journal/Blog of Legal Times | November 28, 2011
This article highlights the arrival of Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk.
Rx for Excellence
Massachusetts Medical Law Report | November 1, 2011
This special section highlights Massachusetts’ top professionals, including Boston Health Services partner Regina Rockefeller, who promote safety, quality, and risk management in health care.
Q&A With Nixon Peabody’s Linn Freedman
Privacy & Consumer Protection Law 360 | September 15, 2011
This Q&A is conducted with Boston and Providence Health Services partner Linn Freedman. Ms. Freedman is leader of the firm’s Data Privacy and Protection group and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance group.
Quality Partners Announces New Board Members
Providence Business News | July 19, 2011
This coverage notes that Providence partner and Business & Finance Department chair Steve Zubiago is among the new board appointees for Quality Partners of Rhode Island.
Nixon Peabody, BDO Win M&A Deal Award
Long Island Business News | July 19, 2011
This article highlights a local matter that was among the “Deal of the Year” winners presented by The M&A Advisor and the Association of Corporate Growth’s New York chapter. The article notes that the Long Island–based offices of accounting firm BDO USA and Nixon Peabody led the recapitalization of Melville-based North American Partners in Anesthesia’s affiliated practice management company, NAPA Management Services Corp., which won both the Middle Market Deal of the Year and the Healthcare and Life Sciences Deal of the Year.
Guest Column: New RI law keeps Social Security numbers safe
Providence Business News | July 11, 2011
This contributed article, authored by Providence partner Linn Freedman, discusses Rhode Island’s efforts to strengthen the protection of consumers’ Social Security numbers.
Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Long Island Business News | July 8, 2011
In this special section noting local attorneys to watch, Long Island partner and Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci is included.
Medical Identity Theft Climbs
Marketplace (American Public Radio) | June 21, 2011
This radio segment discusses increasing cases of medical identity theft. Providence Health Services partner and leader of the Health Information Technology team Linn Freedman provides commentary.
US: HHS proposal would give individuals the right to access reports
Data Guidance | June 9, 2011
This article notes that the proposed rule by the U.S. Health and Human Services Department (HHS) to amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. Providence Health Services partner Linn Freedman provides commentary.
Many Forces Affect Advancement of Health Policy Initiatives in New York
State Bar News | March 22, 2011
This article focuses on New York’s health policy agenda and includes third-party commentary from Albany Health Services partner Peter Millock.
Fines Show No Tolerance for HIPAA Violations
Providence Business News | March 14, 2011
This contributed article, authored by Providence Health Services partner Linn Freedman, discusses the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights efforts protect individual rights guaranteed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.
Docs, Lawyers Debate Medical Liability Reform
Long Island Business News | March 11, 2011
This feature story discusses the current medical liability reform bill before Congress and features commentary from Long Island Health Services partner Jim Fabian.
Newsmakers
Long Island Business News | March 4, 2011
In this column noting executive moves and promotions, Long Island Health Services attorney Lindsay Maleson is included for being elected to the firm’s partnership.
It’s A Raid! Now What?
Law 360 | February 28, 2011
This contributed article, coauthored by the leader of the firm’s Health Services practice Michele Masucci, discusses the largest-ever health care fraud raid.
Constitutional Challenges to Health Care Reform
Law 360 (Appellate, Health and Insurance) | February 7, 2011
This contributed article, coauthored by Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci, discusses the need for the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to be reviewed by the courts of appeals on an expedited basis.
News in Brief
New York Law Journal | February 2, 2011
This business briefs column notes that Long Island Health Services attorney Lindsay Maleson is among the firm’s 2011 new partner class.
Good Medicine: What doctors are talking about now
Massachusetts Medical Law Report | January 1, 2011
This Q&A with industry thought-leaders asks what legal questions physicians should be asking about forming accountable care organizations. Boston Health Services partner Regina Rockefeller is among the commentators.
Is Red Flags Rule finally ready to be implemented?
Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly | December 6, 2010
This feature story notes that after years of delays, the Federal Trade Commission is set to begin enforcement of controversial identity-fraud prevention regulations (“Red Flags Rule”) that affect almost any business that accepts deferred payments from clients or customers. Providence Health Services partner Linn Freedman provides commentary throughout the piece.
The Lateral: Barbara Asheld Takes it Private
Am Law Daily | November 22, 2010
This column profiles Albany Health Services counsel Barb Asheld. The piece describes Ms. Asheld’s experience working as an attorney for the state of New York for 30 years and her entrance into private practice.
Today’s News
Crain’s Health Pulse | November 10, 2010
In this daily industry newsletter, published by Crain’s New York Business, the arrival of Albany Health Services counsel Barbara Asheld is highlighted.
DOH House Counsel Joins Nixon Peabody Law Firm
Albany Times Union | November 3, 2010
This article features the arrival of Albany Health Services counsel Barb Asheld.
Tips to Aid the Work Ahead
Health Data Management | September 10, 2010
This article highlights insights from industry thought-leaders on the final “meaning rule” issued by the Department of Health & Human Services specifying criteria for physicians and hospitals to receive incentive payments for demonstrating meaningful use of certified electronic health records (EHR). Providence Health Services partner Linn Freedman is quoted in the article discussing the reporting requirements under the rule.
HIPAA Now Requires Business-Associate Agreements
Providence Business News | September 6, 2010
This contributed article in the publication’s special “health care” section discusses how the new HIPAA/HITECH standards apply to businesses and the effect of new proposed privacy legislation to businesses not covered by HIPAA. The article is authored by Providence Health Services partner Linn Freedman.
Imaging Disclosure Causing Concern
Massachusetts Medical Law Report | September 1, 2010
This article discusses a new law designed to offer greater transparency in doctor self-referrals. Boston Health Services partner Regina Rockefeller provides commentary in the piece.
Roney, Pearce Gain Law Honors
The Buffalo News | August 9, 2010
This article features Buffalo office managing partner Susan Roney for being named the recipient of the Minority Bar Association of Western New York President’s Award in recognition of her “leadership and unwavering commitment to diversity.”
Ones to Watch: Long Island Growth Strategies
Long Island Business News | July 29, 2010
In this “Ones to Watch” column highlighting local executives, Long Island Health Services partner Peter Egan is included.
Stakeholders Hash Out MU Details
Health Data Management | July 16, 2010
This article discusses the final “meaning rule” issued by the Department of Health & Human Services specifying criteria for physicians and hospitals to receive incentive payments for demonstrating meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR). Providence Health Services partner Linn Freedman is quoted in the article discussing the rule.
News in Brief
New York Law Journal | July 15, 2010
In this column noting New York legal industry news, the arrival of Long Island and New York City Health Services partner Peter Egan is highlighted.
Who’s Who in Corporate Law
Long Island Business News | June 18, 2010
In this special section highlighting leading corporate attorneys, Long Island partner Allan Cohen is included and provides business commentary in the piece.
Health Care Reform 101: For Physicians
Health Law 360 | June 16, 2010
This guest column, authored by Long Island Health Services associate Brooke Santeramo Lane, is part of an ongoing “Health Care Reform” series. The article discusses the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which significantly expands physicians’ potential fraud and abuse liability, making it essential that physicians have effective prevention programs in place.
Health Care Reform 101: For Physicians
Health Law 360 | June 16, 2010
This guest column, authored by Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci, is part of an ongoing “Health Care Reform” series. The article discusses the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which significantly expands physicians’ potential fraud and abuse liability, making it essential that physicians have effective prevention programs in place.