Miles & Stockbridge is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners USA, a go-to guide in the legal industry, has once again recognized the firm’s Healthcare Practice among Maryland’s leading law firms. In addition to ranking Miles & Stockbridge among Maryland firms, five healthcare principals are ranked: Leslie Cumber, Molly Ferraioli, Lisa Keenan, Peter Parvis and Celia Van Lenten.

In interviews conducted as part of Chambers’ independent research process, clients highlighted the team’s practical guidance, responsiveness and commitment to service:

• “Miles & Stockbridge’s strength is its ability to simplify complex legal concepts and terms into understandable and usable content.”
• “Miles & Stockbridge PC's department is distinguished by a combination of deep subject-matter expertise, a collaborative culture, and a strong commitment to a client-centered service.”
• “Miles & Stockbridge is reliable, responsive, trustworthy, resourceful, cognizant of resources. It can translate law into practical terms for all to understand.”

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Leslie Cumber, Counsel

Leslie supports the healthcare team on a range of complex matters, including regulatory issues. Clients described Leslie as responsive and personally invested in what they need. “She goes above and beyond to make sure I know things are getting taken care of,” one client said.

Molly E. G. Ferraioli, Principal

Molly Ferraioli provides expertise on federal and state healthcare regulatory matters, including reimbursement issues.” One client praised Molly for being an excellent communicator whose breakdowns of complicated issues help make informed decisions. “She stands out for her responsiveness, technical excellence and thoughtful approach to complex issues,” another client said.

Lisa C. Keenan, Principal, Healthcare Practice Leader

Lisa Keenan regularly works on compliance matters, among a broader healthcare practice. A client said Lisa is always available to talk and makes them feel like she is their only client. “Lisa distinguishes herself through sophisticated judgment, leadership for other colleagues and strong commercial awareness,” another client shared.

Peter P. Parvis, Senior Counsel

Peter Parvis was cited for his longstanding experience advising clients on the regulatory and corporate aspects of healthcare law and for continuing to be a trusted adviser to hospitals, healthcare providers and physicians.

Celia Van Lenten, Principal

Celia Van Lenten is well versed in healthcare matters with in-depth experience advising on reimbursement and data issues, among numerous other matters. “Celia is an incredible professional who delivers for her clients in each interaction,” a client said. “She maintains her deep industry expertise, deploys it on behalf of her clients and is a joy to work with.”

About Miles & Stockbridge’s Healthcare Practice

The Miles & Stockbridge healthcare practice uses a strong combination of industry experience and substantive legal knowledge to help clients navigate around the pitfalls from healthcare-specific regulations and to move forward in a constantly changing business environment.

Miles & Stockbridge advises a large segment of the healthcare industry. Clients include integrated health systems, hospitals, academic medical centers, large and small physician specialty groups, ambulatory surgery centers, hospices, continuing care retirement facilities, skilled nursing facilities, pharmaceutical companies, electronic health data companies, substance use disorder treatment facilities, home health agencies, medical device manufacturers and various healthcare service companies and suppliers that support the healthcare industry.

Our substantive legal background includes advising clients on issues involving regulatory compliance (including the Stark and Anti-Kickback laws), hospital rate-setting, government investigations, patient care issues, management services arrangements, joint ventures with physicians and other providers, healthcare price transparency, employee disputes and benefits, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, Medicare Alternative Payment Models (ACOs, etc.), Certificates of Need, health information privacy and security (including HIPAA), information interoperability, and information blocking.

We provide more than the “check the box” regulatory advice. Our healthcare practice includes the talents and experience of lawyers from across the firm’s various practice areas, and this is a key component in assisting our clients to achieve positive outcomes. As an industry leader in mergers and acquisitions, the integrated healthcare practice is well versed in the acquisition of healthcare businesses, the financing of these projects, and the regulatory nuances of transactions involving healthcare businesses. Likewise, as defense counsel in False Claims Act litigation and white-collar defense, our lawyers have decades of experience defending healthcare providers, companies and individuals against civil False Claims Act allegations and both civil and criminal government investigations and prosecutions.

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