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Philip F. Berg

Philip F. Berg

Senior Healthcare Attorney
Nashville
(615) 742-7908
pberg@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/berg-philip-f/

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Phil Berg helps healthcare providers and companies navigate transactions, compliance issues and operational contracts. He has significant experience working with physician practice management companies, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, joint ventures, medical practices and other healthcare companies. Phil has represented some of the largest management services organization (MSO) companies in the country, as well as start-ups, on issues including acquisitions, operational issues and complex regulatory analysis.

His practice involves:

  • Practice Management Companies – Providing corporate practice of medicine analysis, and other regulatory and corporate guidance, for practice management companies in multiple industries including dermatology, oncology, behavioral health, hospitalist and dental services.
  • Transactions – Representing companies in acquisitions of physician practices by national management companies, mergers of hospital companies, and joint ventures with physicians and healthcare companies.
  • Complex Regulatory Analysis – Providing analysis of Federal Stark law issues, Federal Anti-Kickback Statute issues, state laws, licensure and other healthcare issues that may impact deals, contracts and compliance.
  • Operational Contracts – Drafting physician employment agreements, laboratory agreements and complex multi-facility service line agreements with national vendors.

Memberships

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Christian Legal Society (2000-2004)

International Law Society (2000)

Nashville Bar Association — Pro Bono Program (2000)

Representative Experience

  • SENTA Partners Acquires Reston Ear Nose and Throat, P.C.

    Representation of SENTA partners, a leading community of the finest ENT and Allergy/Immunology specialists in the Southern region, in its acquisition of Reston Ear Nose and Throat, P.C., a leading adult and pediatric otolaryngology center in Northern Virginia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    We represented SENTA partners, a leading community of the finest ENT and Allergy/Immunology specialists in the Southern region, in its...
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  • Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Acquires Esterson Dermatology

    Representation of Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, one of the country’s leading dermatology practices, in its acquisition of Esterson Dermatology, a dermatology practice. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    We represented Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, one of the country’s leading dermatology practices, in its acquisition of Esterson Dermatology,...
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  • Pro Bono Immigration Work
    Attorneys across the firm continue to work with community partners to represent individuals with immigration claims as they seek to...
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    Client Type: Pro Bono
  • SENTA Partners Acquires Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates of South Texas, P.A

    Representation of SENTA Partners, a physician practice management company, in its acquisition of all non-clinical assets of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates of South Texas, a well known ENT practice in the state. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    We represented SENTA Partners, a physician practice management company, in its acquisition of all non-clinical assets of Allergy, Asthma &...
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  • SENTA Partners Acquires South Carolina ENT, Allergy & Sleep Medicine, P.A.

    Representation of SENTA partners, a portfolio company of Shore Capital Partners and a leading community of the finest ENT and Allergy/Immunology specialists in the Southern region, in its acquisition of South Carolina ENT, Allergy & Sleep Medicine, P.A., an ear nose and throat practice in South Carolina. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    We represented SENTA partners, a portfolio company of Shore Capital Partners and a leading community of the finest ENT and...
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  • Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Acquires Maragh Dermatology, Surgery and Vein Institute

    Representation of Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (ADCS), the largest team of dermatology experts nationwide, in its acquisition of Maragh Dermatology, Surgery and Vein Institute, a comprehensive dermatology centers specializing in medical, cosmetic, laser and surgical dermatology. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    We represented Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (ADCS), the largest team of dermatology experts nationwide, in its acquisition of Maragh...
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  • Sound Physicians, Inc. Acquires Balance of The Alaska Hospitalist Group, Inc.
    We represented Sound Inpatient Physicians, Inc., a physician-founded and led organization providing services across the acute episode of care in...
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  • SENTA Partners Acquires ENT Carolina, P.A

    Representation of Southern Ear, Nose, and Throat and Allergy (SENTA) Partners, an ENT and allergy management services organization backed by Shore Capital Partners, in its acquisition of ENT Carolina, P.A., a leading group practice of ENT and Allergy in the Charlotte community. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    We represented Southern Ear, Nose, and Throat and Allergy (SENTA) Partners, an ENT and allergy management services organization backed by...
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  • Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Acquires Greenville Dermatology

    Representation of Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, the largest team of dermatology experts nationwide, in its acquisition of Greenville Dermatology, a South Carolina-based dermatology practice. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    We represented Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, the largest team of dermatology experts nationwide, in its acquisition of Greenville Dermatology,...
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  • SENTA Partners enters into affiliation with Center for Allergy and Asthma of Georgia, P.C.

    Representation of Southern Ear, Nose, and Throat and Allergy (SENTA) Partners, an ENT and allergy management services organization backed by Shore Capital Partners, in its affiliation with Center for Allergy and Asthma of Georgia, P.C., a doctor-led, patient-focused ENT and allergy practice. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    We represented Southern Ear, Nose, and Throat and Allergy (SENTA) Partners, an ENT and allergy management services organization backed by...
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    Client Type: Private Company

Publications

Media Mentions & Firm News

Accolades

Vanderbilt Law Review — Associate Editor (2003-2004)

Vanderbilt Scholastic Excellence Award — Law & Finance of Mergers & Acquisitions (2003)

Beta Gamma Sigma

Franklin & White Best Brief Award (2001)

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Education

  • Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 2004
  • Vanderbilt University - M.B.A., 2004
  • University of Chicago - B.A., 1998

Admissions

  • Tennessee, 2004