Main Practice Contacts

Stacy L. Brainin
+1 214.651.5584


Bill Morrison
+1 214.651.5018


Recent Publications

$39 Million Jury Verdict in False Claims Act Suit against Tuomey Healthcare

Last week, a federal jury in South Carolina found that Tuomey Healthcare System, Inc. violated the Stark Law and the False Claims Act by submitting false claims for reimbursement to the United States, resulting in $39 million in damages to the government. >>

OIG Releases Updated Self-Disclosure Protocol

On April 17, 2013, the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released an Updated Provider Self-Disclosure Protocol (SDP), which replaces the original SDP published in 1998. >>

First Circuit Narrows Public Disclosure Defense in False Claims Act

The First Circuit recently reinstated part of a False Claims Act complaint against a drug-testing laboratory, and in so doing, may have limited the reach of the FCA’s public disclosure bar. >>

Seventh Circuit Clarifies How to Treble Damages under the FCA

The Seventh Circuit recently reversed a $2.7 million damages award against a mortgage company accused of lying in applications for federal loan guarantees. See United States v. Anchor Mortg. Corp., 2013 WL 1150213 (7th Cir. Mar. 21, 2013). >>





Healthcare

Haynes and Boone’s healthcare practice helps clients navigate the complex, highly regulated healthcare industry without sacrificing business, financial or market objectives. Our attorneys understand the critical implications of healthcare’s unique business, operational and regulatory requirements. We work with clients across all sectors of this diverse industry to address their legal needs, including business transactions and litigation, intellectual property and employment/benefits, together with specific experience in government investigations, state and federal regulations, reimbursement and other issues unique to the healthcare industry.

Our attorneys have experience in the following areas of healthcare.

  • Academic Medical Centers
  • Antitrust 
  • Class Actions
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Clinical Research Compliance
  • Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation 
  • Environmental 
  • Finance
  • Financial Restructuring 
  • Government Advocacy and Public Policy
  • Government Investigations 
  • False Claims Act and Whistleblowers 
  • Health Information Technology and Electronic Medical Records 
  • International Healthcare
 
  • Labor and Employment
  • Managed Healthcare, Health Plans and Insurers  
  • Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement Counseling and Litigation  
  • Mergers and Acquisitions 
  • Patent Litigation 
  • Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Devices 
  • Private Equity 
  • Real Estate 
  • Regulatory and Compliance 
  • Provider Representation and Counseling 
  • Tax
  • Tax-Exempt Bond Financings 

Experience and creativity are key qualities for success in the constantly changing landscape of healthcare law. Often the best result comes from collaboration of attorneys with varied experience who together provide the right combination of knowledge and ideas for your business. At Haynes and Boone, our philosophy is to use teamwork to provide our clients with innovative options to the legal opportunities in their business. Our varied experiences enable us to consult with you and then create the best team possible to provide you with answers.