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Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law,

G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives.

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the HEALTHCARE FRAUD & ABUSE ANNUAL REVIEW 2020 HEALTHCARE FRAUD & ABUSE REVIEW 2020 BASS, BERRY & SIMS | 3 no strings attached, so the healthcare providers that are receiving these dollars can essentially spend that in any way they see fit.”6 However, there are numerous pre- and post-funding

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Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking.

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Lauren Brown advises public companies regarding compliance with federal and state securities laws, reporting and disclosure obligations (including regularly reviewing and preparing Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and proxy statements), compliance with stock exchange rules (including the NYSE and the Nasdaq Stock Market) and Section 16 reporting obligations.

CYNTHIA Y. REISZ

National healthcare providers have called upon Cindy Reisz for her transactional and operational experience. Her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and its regulatory framework allows her to structure complex deals, such as joint ventures, acquisitions and de novo development of facilities and healthcare services that comply with federal and state healthcare laws. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

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SARAH M. PELHAM

Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law,

G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives.

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the HEALTHCARE FRAUD & ABUSE ANNUAL REVIEW 2020 HEALTHCARE FRAUD & ABUSE REVIEW 2020 BASS, BERRY & SIMS | 3 no strings attached, so the healthcare providers that are receiving these dollars can essentially spend that in any way they see fit.”6 However, there are numerous pre- and post-funding

KRISTIN C. DUNAVANT

Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking.

LAUREN A. BROWN

Lauren Brown advises public companies regarding compliance with federal and state securities laws, reporting and disclosure obligations (including regularly reviewing and preparing Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and proxy statements), compliance with stock exchange rules (including the NYSE and the Nasdaq Stock Market) and Section 16 reporting obligations.

CYNTHIA Y. REISZ

National healthcare providers have called upon Cindy Reisz for her transactional and operational experience. Her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and its regulatory framework allows her to structure complex deals, such as joint ventures, acquisitions and de novo development of facilities and healthcare services that comply with federal and state healthcare laws. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

and

HEALTHCARE TRANSACTIONS Q1 2021 Healthcare Transactions Q1 2021. If there were any doubts about the resilience of the healthcare industry and its ability to withstand a global pandemic, those doubts have been put to rest. After showing signs of recovery in the second half of 2020, healthcare merger and acquisition (M&A) activity boomed during the first quarter of 2021

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PRIVACY PERIL: WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT In a previous Privacy Peril we told you how miscreants use informal messaging apps to spoof well-respected law firms and other businesses. This tip pointed out the HHS UPDATES PROVIDER RELIEF FUND REPORTING GUIDANCE AND After months of quiet introspection, on June 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released long-awaited updated Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements, which outlines updated reporting obligations on HHS Provider Relief Fund recipients. In addition, HHS issued a series of new FAQs related to the reporting

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ATTORNEYS EXPLORE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE END OF LIBOR Although the end of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) has been extended from year-end 2021 to June 2023 for certain tenors in U.S. financing arrangements, lenders are strongly discouraged from funding new LIBOR loans starting in 2022. In an article for StrategicCFO360, Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys Leslie Ford, Eric Knox, Katie Smalley and MARY LEIGH PIRTLE OUTLINES STRATEGIES FOR EMPLOYERS Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Mary Leigh Pirtle authored an article for the Nashville Business Journal discussing strategies to overcome risks for employers opting to continue to operate with a remote or hybrid workforce. Telework introduces an increased risk of noncompliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act’s requirement that all non-exempt employees be paid for ANGELA HUMPHREYS COMMENTS ON PRIVATE EQUITY ACQUISITION OF Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Angela Humphreys commented on the significance of the June 2021 private equity (PE) acquisition of Medline, a medical supply company. Three private equity firms—Blackstone Group, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman—purchased Medline in a transaction valuing the company at more than $30 billion. “The Medline transaction signals private equity’s continued

NATHAN BROWN

Nathan Brown is an associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He focuses his practice on representing clients in investigations and related litigation, and government actions, particularly involving the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. In addition, Nathan assists corporate clients with internal compliance assessments and internal investigations DEFENSE OF READY MIX CONCRETE COMPANY AGAINST UNFAIR LABOR We represented a ready mix concrete company with facilities across 12 states in defending unfair labor practice charges filed with the NLRB. Two employees, separately and at different times, quit coming to work and claimed to be “on strike” due to alleged unsafe work conditions and substandard wages. Our team assisted the company in

drafting

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REPRESENTATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION THROUGHOUT Representation of a national operator of hospitals and health systems in the negotiation of amendments to approximately 1,200 employment agreements for physicians as a result of the revised calculation of worked Relative Value Units (wRVUs) set forth by the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Calendar Year 2021 (the Final Rule) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services HOME | BASS, BERRY & SIMS PLCABOUT USALUMNICAREERSCONTACTGLOBAL REACHEMPLOYEE BENEFITS Bass, Berry & Sims is poised to guide clients through complex legal matters.Focused on their interests and committed to deliver value,

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ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law,

SARAH M. PELHAM

Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the

G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives.

BROOKE HOWLETT

Brooke Howlett is an associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group where she represents clients in complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes and business torts.

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CYNTHIA Y. REISZ

National healthcare providers have called upon Cindy Reisz for her transactional and operational experience. Her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and its regulatory framework allows her to structure complex deals, such as joint ventures, acquisitions and de novo development of facilities and healthcare services that comply with federal and state healthcare laws. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

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ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law,

SARAH M. PELHAM

Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the

G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives.

BROOKE HOWLETT

Brooke Howlett is an associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group where she represents clients in complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes and business torts.

W. BENJAMIN TARPLEY

Notice. Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so.

CYNTHIA Y. REISZ

National healthcare providers have called upon Cindy Reisz for her transactional and operational experience. Her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and its regulatory framework allows her to structure complex deals, such as joint ventures, acquisitions and de novo development of facilities and healthcare services that comply with federal and state healthcare laws. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

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PRIVACY PERIL: WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT In a previous Privacy Peril we told you how miscreants use informal messaging apps to spoof well-respected law firms and other businesses. This tip pointed out the MARY LEIGH PIRTLE OUTLINES STRATEGIES FOR EMPLOYERS Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Mary Leigh Pirtle authored an article for the Nashville Business Journal discussing strategies to overcome risks for employers opting to continue to operate with a remote or hybrid workforce. Telework introduces an increased risk of noncompliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act’s requirement that all non-exempt employees be paid for ATTORNEYS EXPLORE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE END OF LIBOR Although the end of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) has been extended from year-end 2021 to June 2023 for certain tenors in U.S. financing arrangements, lenders are strongly discouraged from funding new LIBOR loans starting in 2022. In an article for StrategicCFO360, Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys Leslie Ford, Eric Knox, Katie Smalley and ANGELA HUMPHREYS COMMENTS ON PRIVATE EQUITY ACQUISITION OF Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Angela Humphreys commented on the significance of the June 2021 private equity (PE) acquisition of Medline, a medical supply company. Three private equity firms—Blackstone Group, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman—purchased Medline in a transaction valuing the company at more than $30 billion. “The Medline transaction signals private equity’s continued HEALTHCARE FRAUD & ABUSE ANNUAL REVIEW 2020 HEALTHCARE FRAUD & ABUSE REVIEW 2020 BASS, BERRY & SIMS | 3 no strings attached, so the healthcare providers that are receiving these dollars can essentially spend that in any way they see fit.”6 However, there are numerous pre- and post-funding

NATHAN BROWN

Nathan Brown is an associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He focuses his practice on representing clients in investigations and related litigation, and government actions, particularly involving the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. In addition, Nathan assists corporate clients with internal compliance assessments and internal investigations

BROOKE HOWLETT

Brooke Howlett is an associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group where she represents clients in complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes and business torts. DEFENSE OF READY MIX CONCRETE COMPANY AGAINST UNFAIR LABOR We represented a ready mix concrete company with facilities across 12 states in defending unfair labor practice charges filed with the NLRB. Two employees, separately and at different times, quit coming to work and claimed to be “on strike” due to alleged unsafe work conditions and substandard wages. Our team assisted the company in

drafting

REPRESENTATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION THROUGHOUT Representation of a national operator of hospitals and health systems in the negotiation of amendments to approximately 1,200 employment agreements for physicians as a result of the revised calculation of worked Relative Value Units (wRVUs) set forth by the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Calendar Year 2021 (the Final Rule) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

AMY ROEDER NORRIS

Amy Roeder Norris is the Managing Director for the Corporate & Securities Practice Group at Bass, Berry & Sims. In this capacity, she works with firm and practice leadership on business development strategy, client relationship development, practice administration and other key initiatives for the corporate group. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Amy was HOME | BASS, BERRY & SIMS PLCABOUT USALUMNICAREERSCONTACTGLOBAL REACHEMPLOYEE BENEFITS Bass, Berry & Sims is poised to guide clients through complex legal matters.Focused on their interests and committed to deliver value,

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SARAH M. PELHAM

Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law,

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the

G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives.

ROBERT L. BREWER

We provide ongoing counseling and assistance with U.S. and international data protection and privacy legal and regulatory compliance matters and contract negotiation for an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry, including updates and revisions to multiple privacy notices and policies for various audiences and stakeholders, negotiation of data protection,

privacy

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Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking.

CYNTHIA Y. REISZ

National healthcare providers have called upon Cindy Reisz for her transactional and operational experience. Her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and its regulatory framework allows her to structure complex deals, such as joint ventures, acquisitions and de novo development of facilities and healthcare services that comply with federal and state healthcare laws. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

and

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Search for a Professional. High-performance, sophisticated legal counsel does not preclude personal relationship. For Bass, Berry & Sims’ professionals, genuine engagement is key, and communication and accessibility are top priority. a.

SARAH M. PELHAM

Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law,

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the

G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives.

ROBERT L. BREWER

We provide ongoing counseling and assistance with U.S. and international data protection and privacy legal and regulatory compliance matters and contract negotiation for an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry, including updates and revisions to multiple privacy notices and policies for various audiences and stakeholders, negotiation of data protection,

privacy

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Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking.

CYNTHIA Y. REISZ

National healthcare providers have called upon Cindy Reisz for her transactional and operational experience. Her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and its regulatory framework allows her to structure complex deals, such as joint ventures, acquisitions and de novo development of facilities and healthcare services that comply with federal and state healthcare laws. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

and

PROFESSIONALS

Search for a Professional. High-performance, sophisticated legal counsel does not preclude personal relationship. For Bass, Berry & Sims’ professionals, genuine engagement is key, and communication and accessibility are top priority. a. MARY LEIGH PIRTLE OUTLINES STRATEGIES FOR EMPLOYERS Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Mary Leigh Pirtle authored an article for the Nashville Business Journal discussing strategies to overcome risks for employers opting to continue to operate with a remote or hybrid workforce. Telework introduces an increased risk of noncompliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act’s requirement that all non-exempt employees be paid for ANGELA HUMPHREYS COMMENTS ON PRIVATE EQUITY ACQUISITION OF Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Angela Humphreys commented on the significance of the June 2021 private equity (PE) acquisition of Medline, a medical supply company. Three private equity firms—Blackstone Group, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman—purchased Medline in a transaction valuing the company at more than $30 billion. “The Medline transaction signals private equity’s continued

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED CON On May 5, 2021, after several years of extensive debate and negotiations, including a 2020 legislative session ending in an impasse, the 112th Tennessee General Assembly passed a highly anticipated certificate of need (CON) reform bill. The legislation, Public Chapter No. 557, HB0948/SB1281 (new law), was sponsored by Representative Clark Boyd (R – Lebanon) and

NATHAN BROWN

Nathan Brown is an associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He focuses his practice on representing clients in investigations and related litigation, and government actions, particularly involving the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. In addition, Nathan assists corporate clients with internal compliance assessments and internal investigations CHRISTOPHER L. TSAKIRIS Chris Tsakiris is the Senior Director of Finance at Bass, Berry & Sims. In this role, he leads the firm’s finance department to develop financial and tax strategies that will help accomplish the firm’s business objectives. He works closely with firm leadership to meet the firm’s strategic financial objectives and evolving client

needs.

KRISTIN C. DUNAVANT

Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking. REPRESENTATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION THROUGHOUT Representation of a national operator of hospitals and health systems in the negotiation of amendments to approximately 1,200 employment agreements for physicians as a result of the revised calculation of worked Relative Value Units (wRVUs) set forth by the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Calendar Year 2021 (the Final Rule) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services DEFENSE OF READY MIX CONCRETE COMPANY AGAINST UNFAIR LABOR We represented a ready mix concrete company with facilities across 12 states in defending unfair labor practice charges filed with the NLRB. Two employees, separately and at different times, quit coming to work and claimed to be “on strike” due to alleged unsafe work conditions and substandard wages. Our team assisted the company in

drafting

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PROFESSIONALS

For our professionals, genuine engagement is key, and communication and accessibility are our professionals top priority.

SARAH M. PELHAM

Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, HEALTHCARE FRAUD & ABUSE ANNUAL REVIEW 2020 HEALTHCARE FRAUD & ABUSE REVIEW 2020 BASS, BERRY & SIMS | 3 no strings attached, so the healthcare providers that are receiving these dollars can essentially spend that in any way they see fit.”6 However, there are numerous pre- and post-funding

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the

KRISTIN C. DUNAVANT

Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking.

ROBERT L. BREWER

We provide ongoing counseling and assistance with U.S. and international data protection and privacy legal and regulatory compliance matters and contract negotiation for an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry, including updates and revisions to multiple privacy notices and policies for various audiences and stakeholders, negotiation of data protection,

privacy

G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

and

HOME | BASS, BERRY & SIMS PLCABOUT USALUMNICAREERSCONTACTGLOBAL REACHEMPLOYEE BENEFITS Bass, Berry & Sims is poised to guide clients through complex legal matters.Focused on their interests and committed to deliver value,

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For our professionals, genuine engagement is key, and communication and accessibility are our professionals top priority.

SARAH M. PELHAM

Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, HEALTHCARE FRAUD & ABUSE ANNUAL REVIEW 2020 HEALTHCARE FRAUD & ABUSE REVIEW 2020 BASS, BERRY & SIMS | 3 no strings attached, so the healthcare providers that are receiving these dollars can essentially spend that in any way they see fit.”6 However, there are numerous pre- and post-funding

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the

KRISTIN C. DUNAVANT

Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking.

ROBERT L. BREWER

We provide ongoing counseling and assistance with U.S. and international data protection and privacy legal and regulatory compliance matters and contract negotiation for an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry, including updates and revisions to multiple privacy notices and policies for various audiences and stakeholders, negotiation of data protection,

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G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

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For our professionals, genuine engagement is key, and communication and accessibility are our professionals top priority. HEALTHCARE TRANSACTIONS Q1 2021 If there were any doubts about the resilience of the healthcare industry and its ability to withstand a global pandemic, those doubts have been put to rest. After showing signs of recovery in the second half of 2020, healthcare merger and acquisition (M&A) activity boomed during the first quarter of 2021 across multiple sectors, with MARY LEIGH PIRTLE OUTLINES STRATEGIES FOR EMPLOYERS Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Mary Leigh Pirtle authored an article for the Nashville Business Journal discussing strategies to overcome risks for employers opting to continue to operate with a remote or hybrid workforce. Telework introduces an increased risk of noncompliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act’s requirement that all non-exempt employees be paid for ANGELA HUMPHREYS COMMENTS ON PRIVATE EQUITY ACQUISITION OF Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Angela Humphreys commented on the significance of the June 2021 private equity (PE) acquisition of Medline, a medical supply company. Three private equity firms—Blackstone Group, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman—purchased Medline in a transaction valuing the company at more than $30 billion. “The Medline transaction signals private equity’s continued TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED CON On May 5, 2021, after several years of extensive debate and negotiations, including a 2020 legislative session ending in an impasse, the 112th Tennessee General Assembly passed a highly anticipated certificate of need (CON) reform bill. The legislation, Public Chapter No. 557, HB0948/SB1281 (new law), was sponsored by Representative Clark Boyd (R – Lebanon) and

NATHAN BROWN

Nathan Brown is an associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He focuses his practice on representing clients in investigations and related litigation, and government actions, particularly involving the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. In addition, Nathan assists corporate clients with internal compliance assessments and internal investigations

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Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking. DEFENSE OF READY MIX CONCRETE COMPANY AGAINST UNFAIR LABOR We represented a ready mix concrete company with facilities across 12 states in defending unfair labor practice charges filed with the NLRB. Two employees, separately and at different times, quit coming to work and claimed to be “on strike” due to alleged unsafe work conditions and substandard wages. Our team assisted the company in

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CHRISTOPHER L. TSAKIRIS Chris Tsakiris is the Senior Director of Finance at Bass, Berry & Sims. In this role, he leads the firm’s finance department to develop financial and tax strategies that will help accomplish the firm’s business objectives. He works closely with firm leadership to meet the firm’s strategic financial objectives and evolving client

needs.

REPRESENTATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION THROUGHOUT Representation of a national operator of hospitals and health systems in the negotiation of amendments to approximately 1,200 employment agreements for physicians as a result of the revised calculation of worked Relative Value Units (wRVUs) set forth by the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Calendar Year 2021 (the Final Rule) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services HOME | BASS, BERRY & SIMS PLCABOUT USALUMNICAREERSCONTACTGLOBAL REACHEMPLOYEE BENEFITS Bass, Berry & Sims is poised to guide clients through complex legal matters.Focused on their interests and committed to deliver value,

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Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law,

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the

G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives.

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We provide ongoing counseling and assistance with U.S. and international data protection and privacy legal and regulatory compliance matters and contract negotiation for an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry, including updates and revisions to multiple privacy notices and policies for various audiences and stakeholders, negotiation of data protection,

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Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking.

CYNTHIA Y. REISZ

National healthcare providers have called upon Cindy Reisz for her transactional and operational experience. Her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and its regulatory framework allows her to structure complex deals, such as joint ventures, acquisitions and de novo development of facilities and healthcare services that comply with federal and state healthcare laws. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

and

HOME | BASS, BERRY & SIMS PLCABOUT USALUMNICAREERSCONTACTGLOBAL REACHEMPLOYEE BENEFITS Bass, Berry & Sims is poised to guide clients through complex legal matters.Focused on their interests and committed to deliver value,

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SARAH M. PELHAM

Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law,

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the

G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives.

ROBERT L. BREWER

We provide ongoing counseling and assistance with U.S. and international data protection and privacy legal and regulatory compliance matters and contract negotiation for an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry, including updates and revisions to multiple privacy notices and policies for various audiences and stakeholders, negotiation of data protection,

privacy

KRISTIN C. DUNAVANT

Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking.

CYNTHIA Y. REISZ

National healthcare providers have called upon Cindy Reisz for her transactional and operational experience. Her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and its regulatory framework allows her to structure complex deals, such as joint ventures, acquisitions and de novo development of facilities and healthcare services that comply with federal and state healthcare laws. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

and

PROFESSIONALS

Search for a Professional. High-performance, sophisticated legal counsel does not preclude personal relationship. For Bass, Berry & Sims’ professionals, genuine engagement is key, and communication and accessibility are top priority. a. MARY LEIGH PIRTLE OUTLINES STRATEGIES FOR EMPLOYERS Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Mary Leigh Pirtle authored an article for the Nashville Business Journal discussing strategies to overcome risks for employers opting to continue to operate with a remote or hybrid workforce. Telework introduces an increased risk of noncompliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act’s requirement that all non-exempt employees be paid for ANGELA HUMPHREYS COMMENTS ON PRIVATE EQUITY ACQUISITION OF Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Angela Humphreys commented on the significance of the June 2021 private equity (PE) acquisition of Medline, a medical supply company. Three private equity firms—Blackstone Group, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman—purchased Medline in a transaction valuing the company at more than $30 billion. “The Medline transaction signals private equity’s continued

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED CON On May 5, 2021, after several years of extensive debate and negotiations, including a 2020 legislative session ending in an impasse, the 112th Tennessee General Assembly passed a highly anticipated certificate of need (CON) reform bill. The legislation, Public Chapter No. 557, HB0948/SB1281 (new law), was sponsored by Representative Clark Boyd (R – Lebanon) and

NATHAN BROWN

Nathan Brown is an associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He focuses his practice on representing clients in investigations and related litigation, and government actions, particularly involving the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. In addition, Nathan assists corporate clients with internal compliance assessments and internal investigations

KRISTIN C. DUNAVANT

Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking. CHRISTOPHER L. TSAKIRIS Chris Tsakiris is the Senior Director of Finance at Bass, Berry & Sims. In this role, he leads the firm’s finance department to develop financial and tax strategies that will help accomplish the firm’s business objectives. He works closely with firm leadership to meet the firm’s strategic financial objectives and evolving client

needs.

REPRESENTATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION THROUGHOUT Representation of a national operator of hospitals and health systems in the negotiation of amendments to approximately 1,200 employment agreements for physicians as a result of the revised calculation of worked Relative Value Units (wRVUs) set forth by the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Calendar Year 2021 (the Final Rule) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services DEFENSE OF READY MIX CONCRETE COMPANY AGAINST UNFAIR LABOR We represented a ready mix concrete company with facilities across 12 states in defending unfair labor practice charges filed with the NLRB. Two employees, separately and at different times, quit coming to work and claimed to be “on strike” due to alleged unsafe work conditions and substandard wages. Our team assisted the company in

drafting

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PROFESSIONALS

Search for a Professional. High-performance, sophisticated legal counsel does not preclude personal relationship. For Bass, Berry & Sims’ professionals, genuine engagement is key, and communication and accessibility are top priority. a.

SARAH M. PELHAM

Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law,

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the

G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives.

ROBERT L. BREWER

We provide ongoing counseling and assistance with U.S. and international data protection and privacy legal and regulatory compliance matters and contract negotiation for an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry, including updates and revisions to multiple privacy notices and policies for various audiences and stakeholders, negotiation of data protection,

privacy

KRISTIN C. DUNAVANT

Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking.

CYNTHIA Y. REISZ

National healthcare providers have called upon Cindy Reisz for her transactional and operational experience. Her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and its regulatory framework allows her to structure complex deals, such as joint ventures, acquisitions and de novo development of facilities and healthcare services that comply with federal and state healthcare laws. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

and

HOME | BASS, BERRY & SIMS PLCABOUT USALUMNICAREERSCONTACTGLOBAL REACHEMPLOYEE BENEFITS Bass, Berry & Sims is poised to guide clients through complex legal matters.Focused on their interests and committed to deliver value,

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PROFESSIONALS

Search for a Professional. High-performance, sophisticated legal counsel does not preclude personal relationship. For Bass, Berry & Sims’ professionals, genuine engagement is key, and communication and accessibility are top priority. a.

SARAH M. PELHAM

Sarah Pelham counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Sarah was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York. Sarah earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law,

WALLACE W. DIETZ

Cited by Chambers USA for his experience and judgment handling internal investigations and international anti-corruption issues, Wally Dietz has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complex litigation and investigations where exposure is significant. Wally has notable successes negotiating with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the

G. MARK MAMANTOV

Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for nearly 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $3 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives.

ROBERT L. BREWER

We provide ongoing counseling and assistance with U.S. and international data protection and privacy legal and regulatory compliance matters and contract negotiation for an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry, including updates and revisions to multiple privacy notices and policies for various audiences and stakeholders, negotiation of data protection,

privacy

KRISTIN C. DUNAVANT

Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking.

CYNTHIA Y. REISZ

National healthcare providers have called upon Cindy Reisz for her transactional and operational experience. Her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and its regulatory framework allows her to structure complex deals, such as joint ventures, acquisitions and de novo development of facilities and healthcare services that comply with federal and state healthcare laws. MEREDITH EDWARDS COLLINS Memberships. American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019) Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020)

and

PROFESSIONALS

Search for a Professional. High-performance, sophisticated legal counsel does not preclude personal relationship. For Bass, Berry & Sims’ professionals, genuine engagement is key, and communication and accessibility are top priority. a. MARY LEIGH PIRTLE OUTLINES STRATEGIES FOR EMPLOYERS Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Mary Leigh Pirtle authored an article for the Nashville Business Journal discussing strategies to overcome risks for employers opting to continue to operate with a remote or hybrid workforce. Telework introduces an increased risk of noncompliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act’s requirement that all non-exempt employees be paid for ANGELA HUMPHREYS COMMENTS ON PRIVATE EQUITY ACQUISITION OF Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Angela Humphreys commented on the significance of the June 2021 private equity (PE) acquisition of Medline, a medical supply company. Three private equity firms—Blackstone Group, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman—purchased Medline in a transaction valuing the company at more than $30 billion. “The Medline transaction signals private equity’s continued

ANGELA HADDON

Angela Haddon provides healthcare regulatory and transactional counsel as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, compliance and operational matters. Prior to joining Bass, Berry & Sims, Angela was an attorney and health law fellow at MedStar Health, Inc. In this capacity she advised on research related to healthcare regulatory requirements, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED CON On May 5, 2021, after several years of extensive debate and negotiations, including a 2020 legislative session ending in an impasse, the 112th Tennessee General Assembly passed a highly anticipated certificate of need (CON) reform bill. The legislation, Public Chapter No. 557, HB0948/SB1281 (new law), was sponsored by Representative Clark Boyd (R – Lebanon) and

NATHAN BROWN

Nathan Brown is an associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He focuses his practice on representing clients in investigations and related litigation, and government actions, particularly involving the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. In addition, Nathan assists corporate clients with internal compliance assessments and internal investigations

KRISTIN C. DUNAVANT

Kristin Dunavant counsels public and private companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and securities law matters. She works with clients in a range of industries, including medical device, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing and banking. CHRISTOPHER L. TSAKIRIS Chris Tsakiris is the Senior Director of Finance at Bass, Berry & Sims. In this role, he leads the firm’s finance department to develop financial and tax strategies that will help accomplish the firm’s business objectives. He works closely with firm leadership to meet the firm’s strategic financial objectives and evolving client

needs.

REPRESENTATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION THROUGHOUT Representation of a national operator of hospitals and health systems in the negotiation of amendments to approximately 1,200 employment agreements for physicians as a result of the revised calculation of worked Relative Value Units (wRVUs) set forth by the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Calendar Year 2021 (the Final Rule) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services DEFENSE OF READY MIX CONCRETE COMPANY AGAINST UNFAIR LABOR We represented a ready mix concrete company with facilities across 12 states in defending unfair labor practice charges filed with the NLRB. Two employees, separately and at different times, quit coming to work and claimed to be “on strike” due to alleged unsafe work conditions and substandard wages. Our team assisted the company in

drafting

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