In The News

07.02.20

Enders and Pawlak Quoted in HealthLeaders on Advice for Hospital CFOs Preparing for the Post-COVID-1

Manatt Health senior managing director Thomas Enders and managing director Brenda Pawlak spoke with HealthLeaders about key imperatives every hospital and health system CFO should consider as they plan their post-COVID-19 business approach. In the article, Enders noted that he expects many ...


06.30.20

Manatt and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Release Considerations for Developing a Consumer Healt

Paper highlights gaps in existing health data privacy protections and lays foundation for the development of new privacy framework for consumer health data in an increasingly connected digital ecosystem.Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, ...


06.26.20

Manatt Recognized as a Leading Law Firm by Legal 500 in its 2020 United States Guide

Manatt has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s leading law firms in The Legal 500 United States 2020 guide, which highlights attorneys and practices in more than 150 jurisdictions worldwide and assesses their strengths. The firm and its professionals were recognized in 12 ...


06.22.20

Seigel Quoted in Modern Healthcare on COVID-19’s Impact on Stark Law

Manatt Health partner Randi Seigel spoke with Modern Healthcare on the COVID-19 pandemic’s potential impact on the proposed changes to Stark Law, especially as it relates to the rulemaking process. In the article, Seigel noted that because officials expect multiple waves of this virus, the ...


06.19.20

Suennen Quoted in MedCity News on the FDA’s First Video Game Treatment Approval

Manatt Digital and Technology group and venture capital / emerging companies practice leader Lisa Suennen spoke with MedCity News on the FDA’s decision to approve Akili Interactive’s request to market its video game as a treatment for ADHD. In the article, Pavlovic discussed the ...


06.17.20

Dworkowitz Quoted on Proposed Rule Promoting Value-Based Drug Pricing in Medicaid

Alexander Dworkowitz spoke with MedPage Today and Bloomberg Law about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposal that offers financial protections for drug companies that enter contracts with state Medicaid plans and commercial plans based on the value of a drug.


06.16.20

Mann Testifies at Joint New Jersey Assembly Committee Meeting

Manatt Health partner Cindy Mann testified on June 16 at a joint meeting of the New Jersey Assembly’s Aging and Senior Services Committee and Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Her testimony focused on the key recommendations from Manatt Health’s recent report on ...


06.09.20

Guyer Quoted Extensively on HHS’s New Provider Grant Distributions

Manatt Health managing director Jocelyn Guyer spoke with Modern Healthcare, Healthcare Financial Management Association and Inside Health Policy on HHS’s latest grant distributions to Medicaid providers, safety net hospitals and hospitals in COVID-19 hot spots. In particular, Guyer told ...


06.03.20

Manatt Provides Recommendations to State of New Jersey Following Rapid Review of LTC Facilities

On June 3, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a series of steps he will take based on recommendations from Manatt Health concerning how COVID-19 has impacted residents and staff in the state’s 370 nursing homes. Following a rapid review commissioned by the state, Manatt laid out a set ...


05.08.20

Belfort and Dworkowitz Quoted in HealthITSecurity on HIPAA Waivers Amid COVID-19

Robert Belfort and Alexander Dworkowitz spoke with HealthITSecurity about several HIPAA waivers the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office for Civil Rights have issued in an effort to promote data sharing amid increased remote care as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis.