Leslie Levinson

Leslie J. Levinson

Partner

Leslie J. Levinson

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Les Levinson is co-chair of the firm's Transactional Health Law Group, and a member of both the Health Law and Business Transaction Groups. Mr. Levinson has represented private and public businesses throughout his more than 30-year career. Although he maintains an active business law practice, he concentrates on the transactional, regulatory, and compliance representation of health care and life science clients, including home care and hospice companies, physician practices, hospitals, information technology and medical device companies, health care equipment providers, and health care investors and lenders. Mr. Levinson brings a proactive approach to problem solving. He assists clients by anticipating issues and implementing creative and cost-effective strategies and solutions.

    Transactional

    Mr. Levinson has extensive experience in both health care and life science–related and non–health care industry transactions. He has completed more than 300 mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions. 

    Mergers and Acquisitions

    In his transactional practice, Mr. Levinson represents health care, life science, corporate and private equity clients, and other public and privately owned companies in a wide range of domestic and cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, including leveraged buyouts. He advises buyers and sellers on structuring transactions and negotiating acquisition and financing agreements.

    Venture Capital and Equity Financings

    Mr. Levinson counsels emerging, high-growth companies and entrepreneurs in capital raise transactions, including advice in connection with investment purchase agreements, convertible notes, charter documents, stockholder agreements, and operating agreements.

    General Corporate Matters

    Mr. Levinson also maintains an active corporate and business law practice, with an emphasis on transactional matters, including M&A for both public and private companies, securities matters, credit and finance transactions, restructurings and workouts, commercial and business agreements of all kinds, and business counseling. He regularly counsels boards and board committees, and he has served and continues to serve as corporate secretary to public and private companies.

    Regulatory

    Mr. Levinson also provides counsel to health care providers on federal and state licensure change of control, Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse, compliance with the Stark law, false claims, licensure, government investigations, physician recruitment, reimbursement, privacy of medical information, compliance program development, self-disclosures, and general federal and state health care compliance counseling.

    Mr. Levinson is a frequent author, speaker, and commentator on health care and business matters as well as a contributor to Robinson+Cole’s health law blog, Health Law Diagnosis. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner at Edwards Wildman, where he was the chair of the health care practice. Mr. Levinson serves on a number of outside advisory boards, including the National Advisory Board of the Berman Institute on Bioethics at Johns Hopkins University and DealZumo.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

      • Represented a family office in its investment in a developmental stage life science company, which was subsequently sold to a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company.

      • Represented a national home care company in the acquisition of a large home care company serving parts of suburban New York City.

      • Represented a national home care company in the acquisition of another home care provider in Ohio.

      • Represented a national home care provider in the acquisition of a Tennessee home care provider.

      • Represented a national home care provider in the acquisition of a Virginia home care provider.

      • Represented a national home care company in the acquisition of the New Mexico home care provider.

      • Represented a New York–based home care provider in the acquisition of a New York City–based certified home care agency.

      • Represented a New York home care company in the acquisition of a Westchester County home care company.

      • Represented a home care and hospice provider in the acquisition of an Indiana-based home care and hospice provider.

      • Regular representation of health care providers in asset and stock acquisitions and dispositions.

      • Routinely represent healthcare providers in connection with payor agreements, joint venture, operating agreements and commercial arrangements of all types.

      • Representation of debtors and creditors in out-of-court and bankruptcy proceedings, including restructurings and refinancings.

      • Regular representation of investors, lenders, underwriters and other intermediaries in capital raising and advisory transactions.

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    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      American Bar Association
      Federal Regulation of Securities Section

      New York State Bar Association
      Health Law Section

      Berman Institute of Bioethics at Johns Hopkins University
      Advisory Board

      Law360’s Health Law Newsletter
      Advisory Board

      American Health Lawyers Association

      DealZumo
      National Advisory Board
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "Where Some See Healthcare Challenges, PE Sees Roll-Up Opportunity," published in Privcap Healthcare Insider, interviewed for the article (9/7/2016)
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        • Where Some See Healthcare Challenges, PE Sees Roll-Up Opportunity

        "Where Some See Healthcare Challenges, PE Sees Roll-Up Opportunity," published in Privcap Healthcare Insider, authored by Leslie J. Levinson, interviewed for the article (9/7/2016)

        The article discusses how health care subsectors such as dermatology and behavioral health have to deal with fewer reimbursement pressures, resulting in more opportunities for private equity. A recent Privcap webinar highlights both addiction treatment and dermatology as areas of health care consolidation that drive opportunities in the smallest end of the middle market. You can learn about Mr. Levinson's take on this topic by viewing the article and the video here. You can also view the transcript of his interview here. 


      "What’s Motivating Healthcare Sales to PE?" published in Privcap Media's Healthcare Game Change Report, an interview that features Mr. Levinson's thoughts on the factors that play into decisions by companies in the healthcare space to sell to private equity funds (2016)

      "ACA, Health Care Overpayments and the 60-Day Rule," published in Law360, co-authored with Nathaniel T. Arden and Conor O. Duffy (5/26/2015)

      "Practice-buying will slow in 2015—but some markets will keep booming," published in Part B News, quoted in an edition featuring 2015 predictions in the health care system (1/5/2015)

      "Recent Case Law Extends Stark Law to Medicaid," published in Becker's Hospital Review, co-authored with Nathaniel T. Arden (12/2/2014)

      "What healthcare providers should know about reverse false claims," published in FierceHealthcare (8/12/2014)

      "CMS Unveils Website and Call Center for Exchanges; CMS Releases Proposed Rule on Exchange Operation," co-author, published in Healthcare Update (6/2013)

      "Antitrust Lessons from Interplay of Hospitals, Doc Groups," published in Law360, coauthor (4/8/2013)

      "Health Care Providers, Be Prepared for Sequester Cuts," published in Law360, co-author (3/20/2013)

      "The Regulatory Beat in Health Care Goes On," published in New York Law Journal, co-author (12/17/2012)

      "From the Bar...Demystifying D&O Coverange," published in SEC Trends & Developments, co-author (9/2012)

      "Reimbursement cliff Is driving M&A activity," published in Healthcare Finance News (5/2012)

      "CMS releases 2012 Medicare physician fee schedule; physicians face 27.4 % cut," published in Lexology, co-author (11/7/2011)
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        • CMS releases 2012 Medicare physician fee schedule; physicians face 27.4 % cut

        "CMS releases 2012 Medicare physician fee schedule; physicians face 27.4 % cut," published in Lexology, authored by Leslie J. Levinson, co-author (11/7/2011)

        Lexology is a publication of the Association of Corporate Counsel.


      "CMS to begin bundled payments," published in Lexology, co-author (7/25/2011)

      "Reviving a Widely Criticized Health Care Proposal," published in New York Law Journal, co-author (7/25/2011)

      "FTC and Texas Align to Challenge Physician Network for Price Fixing," published in Becker's Hospital Review, co-author (5/27/2011)

      "It's 2010: Do You Know Where Your D&O Policy Is?" published in SEC Trends & Developments (1/2010)

      "Ownership Successor Liability," published in Provider Magazine, co-author (1/2010)

      "The Role of a Transactional Health Care Lawyer," published in The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel (1/2008)

      "Transactional Health Care: A Bird's Eye View," published in Inside the Minds: Structuring Health Care Partnerships, Agreements and M&A Transactions (2007)

      "Outsourcing Nonclinical Services in Health Care," published in Garden State Focus (6-7/2003)

      "Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Impact on Life Science Companies," published in New Jersey Life Sciences Technology Quarterly (2003)

      "Health Care Financing Transactions: Recent Developments," published in Health Law Journal (2001)

      "A Guide to the SEC's Small Business Initiative," published in Seton Hall Legislative Journal (1993)

      "Tapping Equity Markets for Small Businesses: The SCOR Alternative," published in Securities & Commodities Regulation (1992)

      "A Secured Lender's Duty to Unsecured Creditors in an LBO: Crowthers McCall Pattern, Inc.," published in Lender Liability News (1991)

      "Loan Participation Agreements: Back to Basics," published in Lender Liability News (11/28/1990)

      "The Application of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to Two-Tiered Partnerships: Is It Really Necessary?" published in University of Pittsburgh Journal of Law and Commerce (1984)

      "General Partnership Interests and the Securities Act of 1933," published in Ohio Northern University Law Review (1983)

      "Real Estate Investments, Public Offerings and the New York Real Estate Syndicate Act," published in St. John's University Law Review (1983)

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "The Ins and Outs of Selling your Healthcare Services Company to a Private Equity Firm," panelist for webinar presented by Irving Levin Associates (3/8/2018)
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        • The Ins and Outs of Selling your Healthcare Services Company to a Private Equity Firm

        "The Ins and Outs of Selling your Healthcare Services Company to a Private Equity Firm," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, panelist for webinar presented by Irving Levin Associates (3/8/2018)

        The webinar covered what private equity firms are looking for in a services business, why sellers often misjudge their business’ real worth, and what to expect before you sell, and what you may find after.


      "Getting Your Health Care Entity Ready for a Purchase or Sale Transaction: Steps for Success," co-presented with Natale V. Di Natale, Richard M. Fil, Virginia E. McGarrity and Brian D. Nichols, webinar (2/27/2018)
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        • Getting Your Health Care Entity Ready for a Purchase or Sale Transaction: Steps for Success

        "Getting Your Health Care Entity Ready for a Purchase or Sale Transaction: Steps for Success," co-presented by Leslie J. Levinson, Natale V. Di Natale, Richard M. Fil, Virginia E. McGarrity and Brian D. Nichols, webinar (2/27/2018)

        The webinar provided practical takeaways and key considerations in planning for a purchase or sale transaction of a health care entity including: regulatory issues related to hospitals, physician practices, and post-acute health care providers; resource management, deal process considerations, and transaction timing; and labor, employee benefit, and environmental issues.


      "Strategic Deal Making Blueprints," at the Home Care 100 Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. (1/30/2018)
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        • Strategic Deal Making Blueprints

        "Strategic Deal Making Blueprints," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, at the Home Care 100 Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. (1/30/2018)

        Mr. Levinson was the moderator of a panel which discussed the deal activity happening across home health, home care, hospice, and post acute. The session discussed pruning to include only high performing assets, growing in scale to reduce cost, maximizing local clout with payers and referrers, extending your brand, and owning much or all of the post acute continuum.


      "The State of Healthcare Capital Markets," panel moderator, at the 2017 BRG Healthcare Leadership Conference in Washington, DC (12/13/2017)
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        • The State of Healthcare Capital Markets

        "The State of Healthcare Capital Markets," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, panel moderator, at the 2017 BRG Healthcare Leadership Conference in Washington, DC (12/13/2017)

        Mr. Levinson moderated a panel of leading financiers who discussed predictions for 2018 with regard to M&A activity, consolidation trends, deal prices, interest rates, lending trends, and private equity activity.


      "A Fresh Look at Dividend Recaps," webinar, moderated and served as a panelist (9/19/2017)
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        • A Fresh Look at Dividend Recaps

        "A Fresh Look at Dividend Recaps," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, webinar, moderated and served as a panelist (9/19/2017)

        The program provided a succinct update of developments in the dividend recap market and, in particular, examined the usefulness of a dividend recapitalization, current market trends, and suitability characteristics and also offered a case study. To find out more, click here to see the webinar’s PowerPoint.


      "Private Equity Investing in Health Care: Midyear Update," co-presented with Slava Girzhel, a managing director at KeyBanc Capital Markets; John Pouchine, a principal at Pouchine Cook Capital Management, and Eb LeMaster, a managing director at Ponder &Co., webinar (6/27/2017)
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        • Private Equity Investing in Health Care: Midyear Update

        "Private Equity Investing in Health Care: Midyear Update," co-presented by Leslie J. Levinson and Slava Girzhel, a managing director at KeyBanc Capital Markets; John Pouchine, a principal at Pouchine Cook Capital Management, and Eb LeMaster, a managing director at Ponder &Co., webinar (6/27/2017)

        The presentation provided a succinct midyear update of private equity investing across the health care spectrum, along with insight into trends and the outlook for 2017.


      "Fundamentals–The Art of the Deal: Getting Your Deal Done," at an American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) program in Nashville, Tennessee (4/26/2017)
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        • Fundamentals–The Art of the Deal: Getting Your Deal Done

        "Fundamentals–The Art of the Deal: Getting Your Deal Done," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, at an American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) program in Nashville, Tennessee (4/26/2017)

        Among the topics covered in the program were how deals commence, due diligence and its role in health care transactions, drafting and negotiating key provisions of an acquisition agreement, and how to bridge difficult deal points.


      "Home Health & Hospice: Buying, Selling and Valuing," panelist for webinar presented by Irving Levin Associates (4/20/2017)
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        • Home Health & Hospice: Buying, Selling and Valuing

        "Home Health & Hospice: Buying, Selling and Valuing," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, panelist for webinar presented by Irving Levin Associates (4/20/2017)

        The session, which focused on mergers and acquisitions in the home health and hospice industry, covered these topics: who’s buying, who’s selling, and why; what is affecting current valuations; emerging trends and new players entering the market; and headwinds and tailwinds at play in this market.


      "Managed Care," moderator, at the Home Care 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference in Amelia Island, Florida (2/6/2017)
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        • Managed Care

        "Managed Care," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, moderator, at the Home Care 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference in Amelia Island, Florida (2/6/2017)

        The session addressed solutions for home health providers. The panel of managed care veterans examined data sharing and gainsharing and offered the payer perspective on value-based partnerships, including how home health providers can share in the risk. Home Care 100 provides a forum for senior executives in the home care and hospice fields to discuss the current business landscape, growth strategies, and the future direction of the industry.


      "Featured Deals of 2016," at the Berkeley Research Group (BRG) Healthcare Leadership Conference in Washington, DC (12/12/2016)
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        • Featured Deals of 2016

        "Featured Deals of 2016," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, at the Berkeley Research Group (BRG) Healthcare Leadership Conference in Washington, DC (12/12/2016)

        The session addressed the new breed of transactions in the fast-changing healthcare continuum. Additionally, it described the strategy and thinking behind the most noteworthy deals of the year. In attendance were senior management and policy experts from healthcare organizations (providers and payers) as well as senior executives from various supplier organizations (financial institutions, private equity firms, and law firms).


      "Bundled Payment Programs Post Election—What the C-suite Needs to Know," co-presented with Brian D. Nichols and Dave Terry of Archway Health, webinar (12/8/2016)
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        • Bundled Payment Programs Post Election—What the C-suite Needs to Know

        "Bundled Payment Programs Post Election—What the C-suite Needs to Know," co-presented by Brian D. Nichols, Leslie J. Levinson and Dave Terry of Archway Health, webinar (12/8/2016)

        The session provided an update on important developments in the bundled payment programs, in particular what they mean following the recent election. 


      "What’s Driving Healthcare Private Equity Deal Flow?" co-presented with John McKernan of The Riverside Company and Adam Dolder of Great Point Partners, at the Privcap Game Change: Healthcare 2016 conference in New York City (11/17/2016)
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        • What’s Driving Healthcare Private Equity Deal Flow?

        "What’s Driving Healthcare Private Equity Deal Flow?" co-presented by Leslie J. Levinson and John McKernan of The Riverside Company and Adam Dolder of Great Point Partners, at the Privcap Game Change: Healthcare 2016 conference in New York City (11/17/2016)

        Mr. Levinson and his co-presenters addressed the primary trends for private equity transactions. They focused on the sellers and their motivations, the hottest subsectors, and the investment plays that are driving interest from private equity.  


      "From Closing to Value Enhancement – Increasing Value from Health Care Transactions," at the Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth's (ACG) Health Care Breakfast Meeting in Stamford, Connecticut (11/4/2016)
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        • From Closing to Value Enhancement – Increasing Value from Health Care Transactions

        "From Closing to Value Enhancement – Increasing Value from Health Care Transactions," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, at the Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth's (ACG) Health Care Breakfast Meeting in Stamford, Connecticut (11/4/2016)

        Mr. Levinson joined others from Connecticut's health care industry to discuss a range of issues. Topics included (1) how are investors considering health care investments, (2) how to identify post-transaction risk, (3) actions that maximize value, and (4) health care transactions in the future, such as possible impacts of the election and emerging trends. His co-presenters were David Howard of Grant Thornton and Adam Dolder of Great Point Partners. Lou Feuerstein of Grant Thornton was the moderator. 

         


      "Les Levinson Moderates and Presents on Home Health and Hospice Transactions," webinar (8/18/2016)
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        • Les Levinson Moderates and Presents on Home Health and Hospice Transactions

        "Les Levinson Moderates and Presents on Home Health and Hospice Transactions," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, webinar (8/18/2016)

        Along with the other panelists, Benjamin Bogan of Stoneridge Partners, Justin Hand of Provident Healthcare Partners, and John Gochnour of Cornerstone Healthcare, Mr. Levinson explored the increase in merger and acquisition activity in the home health and hospice sector this year. In particular, the panel covered who's buying what, who is selling in this seller's market, whether valuations can go higher still, and how changes in labor laws and reimbursement rules, most notably minimum wage and overtime laws, have affected prices and valuations.


      "Health Care Services M&A 101 Round Table," co-presented with Darby Anderson, chief business development and strategy officer at Addus HealthCare; Burk Lindsey, managing director at Raymond James; and John Pouschine, co-founder and managing member of Pouschine Cook Capital Management, moderated webinar (5/5/2016)
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        • Health Care Services M&A 101 Round Table

        "Health Care Services M&A 101 Round Table," co-presented by Leslie J. Levinson and Darby Anderson, chief business development and strategy officer at Addus HealthCare; Burk Lindsey, managing director at Raymond James; and John Pouschine, co-founder and managing member of Pouschine Cook Capital Management, moderated webinar (5/5/2016)

        The panel discussed the current state of the M&A market for health care services, focusing on valuation, regulatory compliance, and due diligence; where most deals are impeded; and where to invest the most time and effort to close a deal.



         


      "Healthcare Deal Flow Dynamics," at Privcap's Healthcare Game Change 2015 conference in New York City (11/18/2015)
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        • Healthcare Deal Flow Dynamics

        "Healthcare Deal Flow Dynamics," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, at Privcap's Healthcare Game Change 2015 conference in New York City (11/18/2015)

        Mr. Levinson was a presenter, along with principals from FFL Partners and Vestor Capital. The presentation featured an interactive discussion among the panelists and audience on the state of the health care deal market and trends, deal dynamics, negotiation strategies, and unusual diligence and closing considerations.

        The annual conference, a unique gathering of private equity investors and health care thought leaders, was attended by over 65 private equity firms, including, among others, Apex Partners, Bain Capital, and TPG Capital.


      "Bundled Payment Programs—What You Can't Afford to Miss," co-presented with Brian D. Nichols and Dave Terry, CEO and founder of Archway Health Advisors, webinar (11/12/2015)
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        • Bundled Payment Programs—What You Can't Afford to Miss

        "Bundled Payment Programs—What You Can't Afford to Miss," co-presented by Leslie J. Levinson, Brian D. Nichols and Dave Terry, CEO and founder of Archway Health Advisors, webinar (11/12/2015)

        The presenters analyzed bundled payment programs (both governmental and commercial), their impact, and the direction in which they are headed.


      "Home Health & Hospice M&A: Buying, Selling, and Valuing," webinar (8/20/2015)
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        • Home Health & Hospice M&A: Buying, Selling, and Valuing

        "Home Health & Hospice M&A: Buying, Selling, and Valuing," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, webinar (8/20/2015)

        The session, part of the Health Care M&A Webcast Series presented by Irving Levin Associates, focused on the home health and hospice merger and acquisition (M&A) market. The topics covered who's buying what and how these deals are being financed, what reimbursement changes are coming and what's ahead for the next five years, and whether this is a good time to buy or sell, among many other topics. The panelists included Darby Anderson, chief business development and strategy officer at Addus HomeCare, Inc.; David Berman, principal at Simione Healthcare Consultants; and Dexter Braff, president of The Braff Group.


      "Market Trends in Home Care and Hospice," panelist at Home Care 100 Leadership & Stategy Conference, Dana Point, California (1/31 - 2/3/2015)

      "Art of the Deal: Getting Your Transaction Done," presented at the HCap (Healthcare Services and Capital) Conference in Washington, DC (11/19 - 11/21/2014)

      "Ins and Outs of Health Care Acquisition Financing," moderator of webcast hosted by Irving Levin Associates, Inc. (8/2014)

      "Ethics in Unique Partnerships," moderator and panelist at Pennsylvania Institute of CPA's Annual Health Care Conference (6/10/2014)

      "The ACA & Home Care: What's Next?" moderator of Home Care 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference, Boca Raton, Florida (2/2 - 2/4/2014)

      "Reforming Health Systems through Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs): Ethical, Legal, and Policy Challenges," faculty member of intensive course on ethics and ACOs (1/17/2014)

      "The 2014 Health Care Reality: Washington Update," moderator of HCap Conference 2013, Washington, DC (12/4 - 12/6/2013)

      "Threats to Tax-Exempt Status," speaker at Community Hospital 100 Executive Management Conference, Reynolds Plantation, Georgia (10/2013)

      "Home Health Care and Hospice, Buying, Selling, and Valuing," moderator and panelist at the Health Care M&A Information Source Webinar (3/21/2013)

      "Controlling Health Care Spending While Engaging Patients and Improving Care," moderator of session at The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Care, New York, New York (2/13/2013)

      "Best Practices for Getting Reimbursed: Navigating Private Insurer Requirements," moderator of client seminar, Oak Brook, Iillinois (1/16/2013)

      "The Art of the Deal: Mastering M&A Transactions," moderator and panelist at Home Care 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference, San Diego, California (1/26 - 1/29/2013)

      "The Art of the Deal: Excellence in M&A Transactions," moderator and panelist at HCap Conference, Washington, DC (12/5 - 12/7/2012)

      "The Art of the Deal," speaker at the VCPI Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (8/9/2012)

      "Due Diligence: IT and Legal Prep," speaker at Decision Health's Home Health M&A 2012 Conference, Chicago, Illinois (4/23 - 4/24/2012)

      "M&A Forecast for Home and Hospice Care," Home Care 100 Executive Management Conference, Orlando, Florida (2/4 - 2/7/2012)

      "2012 Financial Market Forecast," moderator at 2011 HCap Conference Understanding the Big Picture in Health Care, Washington, DC (12/7 - 12/9/2011)

      "Homecare & Hospice M&A 2011 Midyear Outlook," moderator and panelist at VCPI Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (8/24/2011)

      "Consolidation, Diversification, and Integration: The M&A Scene in Home and Hospice Care Program," moderator at the 9th Annual Home Care 100 Executive Management Conference, Laguna Nigel, California (2/13 - 2/15/2011)

      "Capital Markets & Deal Flow Update," speaker at HCap Conference on Post Reform: Identifying Emerging Opportunities in Health Care, Washington, DC (12/6 - 12/8/2010)

      "Think Tank: Ten Big Ideas for the Next Decade," speaker at Home Care 100 Executive Management Conference, Key Biscayne, Florida (2/14 - 2/16/2010)

      "Private Equity Investing: It's a New Ballgame Now," moderator and panelist at the HCap conference, Washington, DC (11/17/2009)

      "Mid-Market Deals in a Down Market," presenter at NJCCA's 7th Annual Full Day Conference, Whipanny, New Jersey (9/24/2009)

      "Financing Strategies in Turbulent Times," panelist at Home Care 100 Conference, San Diego, California (2/1/2009)

      "Asset Protection Techniques for Physicians," speaker at the New Jersey Society of CPAs (1/15/2009)

      "Financial Strategies," panelist at HCap Conference, Washington, DC (11/20/2008)

      "The Troubled Company," moderator and panelist at HCap Conference, Washington, DC (11/20/2008)

      "Asset Protection Techniques," panelist at National CPA Health Care Advisors Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia (5/8/2008)

      "Legal Lowdown: Spot the Powder Kegs Before They Blow," speaker at Art of the Deal Conference, Dallas, Texas (5/2008)

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • March 29, 2018

        Les Levinson Presents Webinar on Selling a Health Care Services Company to a Private Equity Firm

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          Les Levinson Presents Webinar on Selling a Health Care Services Company to a Private Equity Firm

          Health Law Group lawyer Leslie J. Levinson was among the panelists that presented during a webinar on “The Ins and Outs of Selling your Healthcare Services Company to a Private Equity Firm” on March 8, 2018. Presented by Irving Levin Associates, the webinar covered what private equity firms are looking for in a services business, why sellers often misjudge their business’ real worth, and what to expect before you sell, and what you may find after. View the webinar here.

      • March 15, 2018

        Christine Bromberg and Les Levinson Named to Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

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          Christine Bromberg and Les Levinson Named to Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

          Tax Group lawyer Christine E. Bromberg and Health Law Group lawyer Leslie J. Levinson have been selected to serve on Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards for 2018.  Ms. Bromberg has been re-named to Law360’s Tax Editorial Advisory Board. She has served on the board since 2016. Mr. Levinson has been re-named to Law360’s Healthcare Editorial Advisory Board. He has served on the board since 2015. The purpose of these editorial advisory boards is to get feedback on Law360's coverage and to gain insight from experts in the field on how best to shape future coverage.

      • February 28, 2018

        Natale Di Natale, Rich Fil, Les Levinson, Virginia McGarrity, and Brian Nichols Present Health Law Webinar

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          Natale Di Natale, Rich Fil, Les Levinson, Virginia McGarrity, and Brian Nichols Present Health Law Webinar

          Health Law Group lawyers Leslie J. Levinson and Brian D. Nichols, Labor + Employment Group lawyers Natale V. Di Natale and Virginia E. McGarrity, and Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Richard M. Fil presented a program on “Getting Your Health Care Entity Ready for a Purchase or Sale Transaction: Steps for Success” on February 27, 2018. The webinar provided practical takeaways and key considerations in planning for a purchase or sale transaction of a health care entity including: regulatory issues related to hospitals, physician practices, and post-acute health care providers; resource management, deal process considerations, and transaction timing; and labor, employee benefit, and environmental issues.

      • January 9, 2018

        Les Levinson Quoted in Part B News Articles on 2017 and 2018 Health Care Predictions

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          Les Levinson Quoted in Part B News Articles on 2017 and 2018 Health Care Predictions

          Transactional Health Law Group co-chair Leslie J. Levinson was quoted in a Part B News article published on January 1, 2018. The article, “2018 predictions: Providers take on risk, OCR goes after ‘juicy’ violations, MIPS habits change and more," offers predictions of what will affect physician practices in 2018. Regarding the prediction that mergers and acquisitions among medical practices will be strong in 2018, Mr. Levinson says that M&A activity should continue to be active and that some large medical organizations will spin off acquisitions that don’t prove profitable. "That trend, particularly with private equity investors, should continue in the coming year." Click here to read the article

          Another Part B News article, published on the same day, recapped predictions that were made early last year. The article, “PBN's 2017 predictions: Right on QPP, CCM, fraud — and almost everything else,” indicated that Mr. Levinson's 2017 prediction came to fruition as “large players, acquiring, trading or spinning off businesses kept the sector hopping.” Click here to read the article.

      • September 26, 2017

        Les Levinson Moderates and Presents on Dividend Recap Market

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          Les Levinson Moderates and Presents on Dividend Recap Market

          Business Transactions Group lawyer Leslie J. Levinson moderated and served as a panelist for the webinar "A Fresh Look at Dividend Recaps" on September 19, 2017. The program provided a succinct update of developments in the dividend recap market and, in particular, examined the usefulness of a dividend recapitalization, current market trends, and suitability characteristics and also offered a case study. To find out more, click here to see the webinar’s PowerPoint.

      • June 29, 2017

        Les Levinson Speaks on Health Care Private Equity

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          Les Levinson Speaks on Health Care Private Equity

          Health Law and Business Transactions Group lawyer Leslie J. Levinson participated in and moderated a webinar entitled "Private Equity Investing in Health Care: Midyear Update" as part of a panel of health care industry professionals on June 27, 2017. Co-panelists were Slava Girzhel, a managing director at KeyBanc Capital Markets; John Pouchine, a principal at Pouchine Cook Capital Management, a midmarket private equity firm; and Eb LeMaster, a managing director at Ponder &Co., an investment bank catering to the hospital community. The presentation provided a succinct midyear update of private equity investing across the health care spectrum, along with insight into trends and the outlook for 2017.

      • May 10, 2017

        Les Levinson Presents at AHLA Health Care Transactions Conference

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          Les Levinson Presents at AHLA Health Care Transactions Conference

          Leslie J. Levinson, co-chair of the firm's Transactional Health Law Team, presented a program entitled "Fundamentals–The Art of the Deal: Getting Your Deal Done" during the Health Care Transactions program hosted by the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) from April 26 to 28, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee. Among the topics covered in the program were how deals commence, due diligence and its role in health care transactions, drafting and negotiating key provisions of an acquisition agreement, and how to bridge difficult deal points.

      • May 3, 2017

        Les Levinson Speaks on Home Health and Hospice Transactions

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          Les Levinson Speaks on Home Health and Hospice Transactions

          Leslie J. Levinson, co-chair of the firm's Transactional Health Law Team, was a panelist for the webinar "Home Health & Hospice: Buying, Selling and Valuing,” presented by Irving Levin Associates on April 20, 2017. The session, which focused on mergers and acquisitions in the home health and hospice industry, covered these topics: who’s buying, who’s selling, and why; what is affecting current valuations; emerging trends and new players entering the market; and headwinds and tailwinds at play in this market.

           

      • February 27, 2017

        Les Levinson Moderates Home Care 100 Conference

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          Les Levinson Moderates Home Care 100 Conference

          Leslie J. Levinson, co-chair of Robinson+Cole's Transactional Health Law Group, attended the Home Care 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference in Amelia Island, Florida, on February 6, 2017. Mr. Levinson moderated the session "Managed Care," which addressed solutions for home health providers. The panel of managed care veterans examined data sharing and gainsharing and offered the payer perspective on value-based partnerships, including how home health providers can share in the risk. Home Care 100 provides a forum for senior executives in the home care and hospice fields to discuss the current business landscape, growth strategies, and the future direction of the industry.

      • January 4, 2017

        Les Levinson Quoted in Part B News Article on 2017 Health Care Predictions

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          Les Levinson Quoted in Part B News Article on 2017 Health Care Predictions

          Leslie J. Levinson, co-chair of Robinson+Cole's Transactional Health Law Group, was quoted in a Part B News article published on January 2, 2017. The article, "2017 predictions: Increased cash payments, no changes to MACRA and more," discusses the potential for 2017 to be an unparalleled time for changes in health care. Regarding the prediction that practice consolidation will accelerate, Mr. Levinson says that practice acquisition was active in 2016, "particularly in the specialty practice areas with dermatology, ophthalmology and anesthesia remaining strong, along with a continuing consolidation of dental practices by practice management companies." 

      • December 14, 2016

        Les Levinson Moderates BRG Leadership Conference

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          Les Levinson Moderates BRG Leadership Conference

          Leslie J. Levinson, co-chair of the firm's Transactional Health Law Team, moderated the inaugural Berkeley Research Group (BRG) Healthcare Leadership Conference, held in Washington, DC, on December 12, 2016. The session, "Featured Deals of 2016," addressed the new breed of transactions in the fast-changing healthcare continuum. Additionally, it described the strategy and thinking behind the most noteworthy deals of the year. In attendance were senior management and policy experts from healthcare organizations (providers and payers) as well as senior executives from various supplier organizations (financial institutions, private equity firms, and law firms).

      • December 8, 2016

        Health Care Lawyers Speak on Bundled Payment Programs Post Election

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          Health Care Lawyers Speak on Bundled Payment Programs Post Election

          Leslie J. Levinson and Brian D. Nichols participated in the webinar "Bundled Payment Programs Post Election—What the C-suite Needs to Know" on December 8, 2016. They joined Dave Terry of Archway Health to provide an update on important developments in the bundled payment programs, in particular what they mean following the recent election. Nearly 130 attendees participated in this session. Mr. Levinson is a partner and co-chair of Robinson+Cole's Transactional Health Law Group, and Mr. Nichols is a partner and a member of the firm's Health Law Group.

      • November 29, 2016

        Les Levinson Presents at Privcap Healthcare Conference

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          Les Levinson Presents at Privcap Healthcare Conference

          Leslie J. Levinson, co-chair of the firm's Transactional Health Law Team, spoke on "What’s Driving Healthcare Private Equity Deal Flow?" at the Privcap Game Change: Healthcare 2016 conference on November 17 in New York City. He and his co-presenters, John McKernan of The Riverside Company and Adam Dolder of Great Point Partners, addressed the primary trends for private equity transactions. They focused on the sellers and their motivations, the hottest subsectors, and the investment plays that are driving interest from private equity. Click here to view a photo of Mr. Levinson at the conference.

      • November 8, 2016

        Les Levinson Presents at ACG Connecticut Health Care Meeting

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          Les Levinson Presents at ACG Connecticut Health Care Meeting

          Leslie J. Levinson, co-chair of the firm's Transactional Health Law Team, presented at the Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth's (ACG) Health Care Breakfast Meeting on November 4, 2016, in Stamford, Connecticut. He joined others from Connecticut's health care industry to discuss a range of issues in the panel discussion "From Closing to Value Enhancement – Increasing Value from Health Care Transactions." Topics included (1) how are investors considering health care investments, (2) how to identify post-transaction risk, (3) actions that maximize value, and (4) health care transactions in the future, such as possible impacts of the election and emerging trends. His co-presenters were David Howard of Grant Thornton and Adam Dolder of Great Point Partners. Lou Feuerstein of Grant Thornton was the moderator. 

      • September 13, 2016

        Les Levinson Interviewed for Privcap Healthcare Insider Article

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          Les Levinson Interviewed for Privcap Healthcare Insider Article

          Leslie J. Levinson was interviewed for the article "Where Some See Healthcare Challenges, PE Sees Roll-Up Opportunity," published in the Privcap Healthcare Insider on September 7, 2016. The article discusses how health care subsectors such as dermatology and behavioral health have to deal with fewer reimbursement pressures, resulting in more opportunities for private equity. A recent Privcap webinar highlights both addiction treatment and dermatology as areas of health care consolidation that drive opportunities in the smallest end of the middle market. You can learn about Mr. Levinson's take on this topic by viewing the article and the video here. You can also view the transcript of his interview here. 

          Mr. Levinson is a health law and business transactions partner in Robinson+Cole's New York  and co-chair of the firm's Transactional Health Law Group.

      • August 24, 2016

        Les Levinson Moderates and Presents on Home Health and Hospice Transactions

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          Les Levinson Moderates and Presents on Home Health and Hospice Transactions

          Leslie J. Levinson was the moderator and a panel member of the webinar "Home Health & Hospice: Buying, Selling and Valuing," presented on August 18, 2016. Along with the other panelists, Benjamin Bogan of Stoneridge Partners, Justin Hand of Provident Healthcare Partners, and John Gochnour of Cornerstone Healthcare, Mr. Levinson explored the increase in merger and acquisition activity in the home health and hospice sector this year. In particular, the panel covered who's buying what, who is selling in this seller's market, whether valuations can go higher still, and how changes in labor laws and reimbursement rules, most notably minimum wage and overtime laws, have affected prices and valuations.

          Mr. Levinson is a health law and business transactions partner in Robinson+Cole's New York  and co-chair of the firm's Transactional Health Law Group.

      • May 18, 2016

        Les Levinson Moderates Health Care Services M&A Round Table

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          Les Levinson Moderates Health Care Services M&A Round Table

          Leslie J. Levinson moderated the webinar "Health Care Services M&A 101 Round Table" on May 5, 2016. The panelists, Darby Anderson, chief business development and strategy officer at Addus HealthCare; Burk Lindsey, managing director at Raymond James; and John Pouschine, co-founder and managing member of Pouschine Cook Capital Management, discussed the current state of the M&A market for health care services, focusing on valuation, regulatory compliance, and due diligence; where most deals are impeded; and where to invest the most time and effort to close a deal.

          Mr. Levinson is a health law and business transactions partner in Robinson+Cole's New York office.

      • February 18, 2016

        Les Levinson quoted in Law360 Article on Medicare’s 60-Day Overpayment Rule

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          Les Levinson quoted in Law360 Article on Medicare’s 60-Day Overpayment Rule

          Leslie J. Levinson was quoted in the article "6 Key Policies In Medicare's 60-Day Overpayment Rule," published in Law360 on February 11, 2016. The article discusses Medicare's final rule regarding a new obligation for doctors and hospitals to return Medicare overpayments and outlines six key ways in which the rule is now more beneficial. Responding to the change that an overpayment is not officially identified until it is qualified, Mr. Levinson says, "Adding the quantification element will be very helpful to providers." As a final note, he says that "[o]ne thing I think providers should take away from this...is maintain good records, keep good notes in the file—whatever it takes to demonstrate that you did exercise reasonable diligence." To read about Mr. Levinson's take on other final rule changes, click here to view the article.

          Mr. Levinson is a health law and business transactions partner in Robinson+Cole's New York office.

      • January 12, 2016

        Les Levinson Featured in Part B News Article

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          Les Levinson Featured in Part B News Article

          Leslie J. Levinson, health law and business transactions lawyer in the New York office, was quoted in the January 4, 2016, issue of Part B News in the article "M&A outlook: More big deals; insurers, private equity stepping in." The article focuses on the expanding health care industry and how leaders in the industry predict that expansion will continue in 2016. Additionally, it emphasizes the trend toward consolidation in the health care industry. Mr. Levinson comments on private equity firms looking to anesthesia, cardiology and "other specialty practices with a view towards consolidation and scalability" of their health care portfolios.
          Part B News provides guidance, analysis, and news concerning Medicare Part B payment, coding, and billing rules for physician practices. Mr. Levinson is co-chair of Robinson+Cole's Transactional Health Law Group.

           

      • December 14, 2015

        Les Levinson Speaks at Privcap Conference

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          Les Levinson Speaks at Privcap Conference

          Health care and business transactions partner Leslie J. Levinson spoke at Privcap's "Healthcare Game Change 2015" conference on November 18, 2015, in New York City. He participated in the panel "Healthcare Deal Flow Dynamics" with principals from FFL Partners and Vestor Capital. The presentation featured an interactive discussion among the panelists and audience on the state of the health care deal market and trends, deal dynamics, negotiation strategies, and unusual diligence and closing considerations.

          The annual conference, a unique gathering of private equity investors and health care thought leaders, was attended by over 65 private equity firms, including, among others, Apex Partners, Bain Capital, and TPG Capital.

      • December 3, 2015

        Health Law Lawyers Co-present at Health Care Webinar

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          Health Law Lawyers Co-present at Health Care Webinar

          Health law lawyers Leslie J. Levinson and Brian D. Nichols, along with Dave Terry, CEO and founder of Archway Health Advisors, spoke at the webinar "Bundled Payment Programs—What You Can't Afford to Miss" on November 12, 2015. The presenters analyzed bundled payment programs (both governmental and commercial), their impact, and the direction in which they are headed.

          Mr. Levinson is co-chair of Robinson+Cole's Transactional Health Law Group. Mr. Nichols is a partner in the firm's Health Law Group, focusing on corporate and regulatory health law. Both are frequent speakers at industry conferences.

      • November 4, 2015

        Health Law Lawyers Participate in Annual Hospital 100 Conference

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          Health Law Lawyers Participate in Annual Hospital 100 Conference

          Health law lawyers Leslie J. Levinson and Brian D. Nichols attended the Hospital 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference: Embracing Risk and Making It Work from October 19 to 21, 2015, in Miami, Florida. The conference was held exclusively for C-level leaders of hospitals and health systems. Mr. Nichols, along with Thomas Beeman, CEO of Lancaster General Health; Jess Kupec, CEO of Saint Francis HealthCare Partners; and George Terrazas, president of Texas Care Alliance, presented the session "Hospital Alliances and Networks, Coming to a Region Near You." They discussed the fast-growing regional hospital alliances forming around the country, focusing on the benefits and the pitfalls of these new models of collaboration.

          Mr. Levinson is co-chair of Robinson+Cole's Transactional Health Law Group. Mr. Nichols is a partner in the firm's Health Law Group, focusing on corporate and regulatory health law. Both are frequent speakers at industry conferences, such as Hospital 100.

      • August 24, 2015

        Les Levinson Moderates Webinar on Home Health and Hospice M&A

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          Les Levinson Moderates Webinar on Home Health and Hospice M&A

          Health law and business transactions lawyer Leslie J. Levinson moderated the webinar "Home Health & Hospice M&A: Buying, Selling, and Valuing" on August 20, 2015. The session, part of the Health Care M&A Webcast Series presented by Irving Levin Associates, focused on the home health and hospice merger and acquisition (M&A) market. The topics covered who's buying what and how these deals are being financed, what reimbursement changes are coming and what's ahead for the next five years, and whether this is a good time to buy or sell, among many other topics. The panelists included Darby Anderson, chief business development and strategy officer at Addus HomeCare, Inc.; David Berman, principal at Simione Healthcare Consultants; and Dexter Braff, president of The Braff Group.

      • August 10, 2015

        Les Levinson Featured in Law360 Article on FCA 60-Day Rule

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          Les Levinson Featured in Law360 Article on FCA 60-Day Rule

          Health law and business transactions lawyer Leslie J. Levinson was quoted in the article "5 Takeaways From FCA 60-Day Overpayment Decision," published in Law360 on August 4, 2015. In the wake of the first court decision on a False Claims Act (FCA) requirement for hospital systems to return identified overpayments from Medicare and Medicaid within 60 days, the article focuses on the importance of taking overpayments seriously and brings up questions on compliance obligations. Mr. Levinson commented on the defendant hospital's foot-dragging as well as the decision not fully explaining the term "put on notice." Click here to view the article in its entirety.

      • June 15, 2015

        Health Law Lawyers Pen Article for Law360

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          Health Law Lawyers Pen Article for Law360

          Health law lawyers Conor O. Duffy, Nathaniel T. Arden, and Leslie J. Levinson authored the article "ACA, Health Care Overpayments and the 60-Day Rule," published in Law360 on May 26, 2015. In the article, they discuss how the ACA amended the Social Security Act to establish the 60-Day rule, requiring individuals and institutional providers to return Medicare or Medicaid overpayments. In particular, they explore what it means to return an overpayment per the 60-day rule and the chasm between the rule's strict statutory requirements and the current regulatory processes that some state governments employ. Please click here to view the article.

      • January 16, 2015

        Les Levinson Selected to Serve on Law360's 2015 Health Advisory Board

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          Les Levinson Selected to Serve on Law360's 2015 Health Advisory Board

          Health law and business transactions partner Leslie J. Levinson has been selected to serve another year as a board member on the Health Editorial Advisory Board for Law360. Board members obtain information on Law360's coverage as well as find out from experts in the field on how best to plan future coverage. In addition, board members help reporters and editors understand complex legal issues and also contribute content to the newsletter though interviews and expert analysis.

          Law 360, operated by the LexisNexis subsidiary Portfolio Media Company, is a an online daily newswire that offers subscription-based legal news for business lawyers.

      • January 7, 2015

        Les Levinson Quoted in Part B News

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          Les Levinson Quoted in Part B News

          Health law and business transactions lawyer Leslie J. Levinson was quoted in the January 5, 2015, issue of Part B News, an edition that features 2015 predictions regarding the health care system, with input from industry experts. Mr. Levinson is quoted in the section "Practice-buying will slow in 2015—but some markets will keep booming." To prepare to deal with buyer inquiries, Mr. Levinson advises physician practices to work with advisors in the legal, clinical, and financial areas. As a result, "the practice will shine and questions that are likely to be asked on diligence will be thought through as best as possible and addressed in advance."

          Part B News provides guidance, analysis, and news concerning Medicare Part B payment, coding, and billing rules for physician practices. Mr. Levinson is co-chair of Robinson+Cole's Transactional Health Law Group.

           

      • December 8, 2014

        Health Law Lawyers Pen Article for Becker's Hospital Review

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          Health Law Lawyers Pen Article for Becker's Hospital Review

          Health Law Group lawyers Leslie J. Levinson and Nathaniel T. Arden wrote the article "Recent Case Law Extends Stark Law to Medicaid," published in Becker's Hospital Review on December 2, 2014. In the article, Mr. Levinson and Mr. Arden discuss several recent federal district court decisions that contradict the long-held belief that the federal physician self-referral law, known as the Stark Law, applies only to Medicare claims and does not apply to Medicaid claims. They analyze each court's reasoning in applying the Stark Law to Medicaid claims and address the potential impact these decisions may have on health care providers. Please click here to view the article.

      • December 1, 2014

        New York Lawyer Speaks at Annual HCap Conference

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          New York Lawyer Speaks at Annual HCap Conference

          Leslie J. Levinson, co-chair of Robinson+Cole's Transactional Health Law Group and a member of the firm's Business Transactions Group, participated in the HCap (Healthcare Services and Capital) Conference in Washington DC, held from November 19 to 21, where he was the featured speaker of a presentation entitled "Art of the Deal: Getting Your Transaction Done." Mr. Levinson's session explored practical considerations for both buyers and sellers, specifically key issues that will likely arise in negotiating, preparing for and navigating closing conditions, and dealing with post-closing matters. HCap is an annual conference that gathers leading health care providers, private equity investors, investment bankers, lenders, and industry experts who explore cutting-edge policy, financial and dealmaking trends within the broader health care industry, and the industry's relationship to the financial community.

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      • September 23, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Expands Health Law Practice with Two New Lawyers

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          Robinson+Cole Expands Health Law Practice with Two New Lawyers

          Robinson+Cole has further expanded the reach of its health law practice with the addition of Leslie J. Levinson and Christopher J.Librandi to its team. Mr. Levinson has joined Robinson+Cole's Health Law Group as a partner and co-chair of the firm's Transactional Health Law Group in the firm's New York City office, and Mr. Librandi has joined the group as an associate resident in the firm's Stamford office.

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