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Cynthia Y. Reisz

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Nashville

(615) 742-6283

creisz@bassberry.com

https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/reisz-cynthia-y/

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Cindy is active nationally in the healthcare industry, currently serving as past president on the board of directors of the American Health Law Association (AHLA). Recognized by Chambers USA for her work in the healthcare industry, Cindy is praised for being a “top-flight lawyer” and “is routinely relied on by a number of healthcare persons as she is very seasoned and has the kind of judgment you would expect from someone who has done this for 35 years.” (from Chambers USA 2019)

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. Cindy utilizes her vast experience in both the healthcare and corporate sectors to advise both private equity funds and their portfolio companies. With this background, she is able to lead an acquisition of a healthcare company, conduct thorough healthcare diligence, and ultimately advise on the portfolio company’s operational issues and provide guidance for navigating healthcare regulations. Combining these skills makes her an effective and efficient choice for healthcare private equity.

Cindy is active nationally in the healthcare industry, currently serving as president on the board of directors of the American Health Law Association (AHLA). Recognized by Chambers USA for her work in the healthcare industry, Cindy is praised for being a “top-flight lawyer” and “is routinely relied on by a number of healthcare persons as she is very seasoned and has the kind of judgment you would expect from someone who has done this for 35 years.” (from Chambers USA 2019) She works primarily with acute care and psychiatric health systems, physician practice management companies and population health management organizations, among others in her practice, which involves:

Representation of private equity funds in structuring and negotiating investments in platform portfolio companies in multiple specialties.
Structuring joint ventures, management relationships and provider networks for the provision of various healthcare services.
Analysis of fraud and abuse and other regulatory issues arising in structuring joint ventures and in operational matters affecting healthcare providers.
Negotiation of post-acute care management and care enhancement service agreements with health plans and self-insured employers.
Representation of hospitals and physician group practices regarding fraud and abuse, physician self-referral and fee-splitting issues, including structuring physician financial arrangements and compensation methodologies.
Representation of both purchasers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions of healthcare companies.

Her vast involvement with industry-related organizations and her deep understanding of healthcare’s ever-changing regulations allow her to provide valuable and efficient guidance for her clients.

Memberships

American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Past President (2022); President (2021); President-Elect (2020); President-Elect Designate (2019); Board Member (2013-present); Physician Organizations Law Institute, Planning Committee (2010-2013); Physician Organizations Practice Group, Past Chair

American Bar Association — Sections on Business Law and Health Law

American Health Law Association’s Stark Convener — Participant (2009)

Representative Experience

Regulatory Guidance to Medicare Advantage Plan

Provided regulatory guidance to a Medicare Advantage plan regarding participation requirements for CMS innovative payment models, including Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) accountable care organizations (ACOs), and Direct Contracting and Primary Care First models.

We provided regulatory guidance to a Medicare Advantage plan regarding participation requirements for CMS innovative payment models, including Medicare Shared...

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Agape Care Group Acquires Hospice of the Carolina Foothills

Representation of Agape Care Group, a leading hospice and palliative care provider in the Southeast, in it’s acquisition of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, a hospice provider based in Forest City, North Carolina. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

We represented Agape Care Group, a leading hospice and palliative care provider in the Southeast, in it's acquisition of Hospice...

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CenterPointe Behavioral Health Sells to Acadia

We represented CenterPointe Behavioral Health System, LLC, a provider of integrated inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, in its sale...

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Agape Care Acquires Integrity Hospice

We represented Agape Care, a hospice and palliative care provider backed by The Vistria Group, in its acquisition of Integrity...

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Client Type: Private Company
Agape Care Acquires Serenity Hospice Care

We represented Agape Care, a hospice and palliative care provider backed by The Vistria Group, in its acquisition of Serenity...

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Client Type: Private Company
Lead Capital Partners Acquires Ladd Dental Group

Representation of Lead Capital Partners, a multi-family sponsored private equity firm, in its acquisition of Ladd Dental Group, Inc., a dental service provider with six locations throughout central Indiana

We represented Lead Capital Partners, a multi-family sponsored private equity firm, in its acquisition of Ladd Dental Group, Inc., a...

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Client Type: Private Company
King’s Daughters Health System Joint Venture With UK HealthCare

Representation of King’s Daughters Health System in its joint venture partnership with UK HealthCare, the clinical health care system of the University of Kentucky, that will create new opportunities for both organizations to better serve patients throughout Kentucky, southern Ohio and West Virginia

We represented King’s Daughters Health System in its joint venture partnership with UK HealthCare, the clinical health care system of...

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Client Type: Private Company
QualDerm Partners Acquires SkinMD

Representation of QualDerm Partners, a company that creates market-leading dermatology practice partnerships through affiliations and de novo development, in its acquisition of SkinMD, PLLC, a Nashville-based dermatology practice

We represented QualDerm Partners, a company that creates market-leading dermatology practice partnerships through affiliations and de novo development, in its...

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Client Type: Private Company
Caregiver, Inc. Recapitalization by WindRose Health Investors

We served as Tennessee regulatory counsel for Caregiver, Inc., a provider of community-based services and support to more than three thousand individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Texas, Tennessee, Indiana, and Ohio, in its recapitalization by WindRose Health Investors, LLC

We served as Tennessee regulatory counsel for Caregiver, Inc., a provider of community-based services and support to more than three...

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Client Type: Private Company
OneOncology Acquires University Oncology Hematology Associates

Representation of OneOncology, a community oncology practice management company, in its acquisition of University Oncology Hematology Associates, an oncology practice affiliated with Erlanger hospitals

We represented OneOncology, a community oncology practice management company, in its acquisition of University Oncology Hematology Associates, an oncology practice...

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Client Type: Private Company

Publications

Healthcare Transactions Q3 2022

November 23, 2022
OIG Approves Educational Program that Provides Cash Equivalents to Patients

August 29, 2022
Healthcare Transactions Q2 2022

August 16, 2022

Past Events

Group Practice Pitfalls: Key Stark Law Compliance Challenges for Physician Practices

April 7, 2022 | Webinar
Bass, Berry & Sims
J.P. Morgan 40th Annual Healthcare Conference

January 10-13, 2022 | Virtual
AHLA Virtual Annual Meeting and In-House Counsel Program

June 17 & 28-30, 2021 | Webinar
AHLA Virtual Annual Meeting and In-House Counsel Program

Media Mentions & Firm News

Accolades

Chambers USA — Healthcare (2007-2022); Healthcare: Regulatory (2010-2022)

Nashville Medical News — Women to Watch Class of 2020

Best Lawyers® — Nashville Health Care Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2022); Nashville Mergers and Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2020)

The Best Lawyers in America© — Corporate Law; Health Care Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2006-2023)

Nashville Business Journal “Best of the Bar” (2011-2012 and 2014); “Health Care 100”; “Health Care Heroes”

Nashville Medical News “InCharge Healthcare” (2012-2021)

Business Tennessee “Best 150 Lawyers” and “Best 101 Lawyers”

Mid-South Super Lawyers (2006-2010, 2012-2014, 2018-2019)

Nashville Post “Nashville’s 101 Top Lawyers” (2011)

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Delta Phi

Vanderbilt Law Review — Articles Editor (1985-1986)

Education

Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 1986

Order of the Coif
Vanderbilt University - B.A., 1980

magna cum laude

Admissions

Tennessee, 1986

Chambers USA

"Cynthia Reisz is well respected in the market for her experience in joint ventures, acquisitions and other healthcare transactions. Her transactional capabilities are complemented by impressive regulatory strength. 'Cynthia Reisz is a fine lawyer.'"

From Chambers USA 2021