Warren Elizabeth S

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Nashville

(615) 742-7719

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Elizabeth S. Warren

Member

Nashville

(615) 742-7719

ewarren@bassberry.com

https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/warren-elizabeth-s/

Elizabeth Warren has helped dozens of national hospital companies and healthcare providers respond to the fluid regulatory landscape in which they operate. She advises clients on transactional and operational issues including Anti-Kickback and Stark compliance, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance, 21^st Century Cures Act and Information Blocking Rule compliance, and disclosures for securities filings.

Utilizing her industry knowledge and a practical outlook, Elizabeth counsels her clients on issues including:

HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule Compliance – Privacy and security rules, state and other requirements related to the confidentiality and security of health-related information; responding to data breaches and preventing identity theft; responding to privacy or security incidents; and implementing necessary policies and training employees.
Joint Venture and Management Relationships – Structuring joint ventures and management relationships in compliance with federal and state law requirements; handling regulatory issues raised by physician ownerships of hospitals and structuring unit or service line management arrangements between hospitals and management companies.
Contracting, Regulatory and Operational Matters – Healthcare operations and regulatory issues, including Stark Law and Anti-Kickback statute implications, along with other fraud and abuse compliance; responding to record requests, parent/minor consent to treatment issues; and drafting and negotiating healthcare operational agreements such as professional service agreements, recruiting agreements, medical director agreements and provider employment agreements.
Compliance – Developing and implementing compliance programs and related policies; helping providers respond to compliance issues, such as handling suspected or identified overpayments.
Regulatory Due Diligence – Identifying and addressing healthcare regulatory issues in healthcare transactions, including the acquisition and disposition of hospitals, surgery centers and information technology companies.
21^st Century Cures Act and Information Blocking Rule Compliance – Addressing standards requiring or impacting the exchange of electronic health, including drafting policies, evaluating existing processes for compliance and developing processes and methods for ensuring the appropriate exchange of electronic health information while remaining compliant with HIPAA and other privacy constraints.

Memberships

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Memberships

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Representative Experience

United Musculoskeletal Partners Acquires Pinnacle Surgical Orthopedics

Representation of United Musculoskeletal Partners in its acquisition of Pinnacle Surgical Orthopedics, a surgical center offering first-class treatment from orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and professional support staff. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Physical Rehabilitation Network Joint Venture with Medical City Healthcare

Representation of Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN), a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, in its joint venture with Medical City Healthcare, a division of HCA Healthcare, and one of the largest healthcare providers in North Texas. This partnership will operate a network of 24 full-service outpatient physical therapy clinics throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
HealthTrust Purchasing Group Acquires Expansion, LLC, Purchase Clinic, LLC, and Plus MSO, LLC

Representation of HealthTrust Purchasing Group, a leading Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and supply chain performance company for healthcare, in its acquisition of Expansion, LLC, an exclusive AdvantageTrust partner and technology company that helps alternate care health and human service providers; Purchase Clinic, LLC, an online contract marketplace that helps you save on your medical/surgical and non-medical supplies; and Plus MSO, LLC, a Third Party Administrator services, offerings claims management, managed care, and risk control solution. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Health Insight Capital Investment in Experity, Inc.

Representation of Health Insight Capital, a subsidiary of Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), in its investment in Experity, inc., a software and services company for on-demand healthcare. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Olathe Health System and The University of Kansas Health Member Substitution

We represented Olathe Health System, Inc., a nonprofit regional health system, in a member substitution transaction with The University of...
United Derm Partners Acquisition of Dermatology Associates

We represented United Derm Partners, a dermatology physician practice management company, in its acquisition of Dermatology Associates, a dermatology physician...
HCA Healthcare Inc. Invests in VitalConnect®, Inc.

Representation of HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, in its investment in VitalConnect®, Inc., a leader in remote and in-hospital wearable biosensor technology. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Prairie Capital’s Portfolio Company, Family Allergy & Asthma, Acquires Asthma and Allergy Associates of Florida

We represented Prairie Capital's portfolio company Family Allergy & Asthma, an allergy medical practice headquartered in Louisville, KY, in its...
Family Allergy & Asthma Physician Practice Management Transaction with Asthma & Allergy Associates of Florida

Representation of Prairie Capital’s portfolio company Family Allergy & Asthma, an allergy medical practice headquartered in Louisville, KY, in its Physician Practice Management transaction with Asthma and Allergy Associates of Florida, an allergy and asthma medical practice in Flordia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Shore Capital Partners Acquires Psychiatric Care Systems

Counsel to Shore Capital Partner’s OPMH/Transformations platform, through its MSO Northeast Health Services, L.L.C., in its acquisition of the non-clinical assets of, and entered into a management services arrangement with, Psychiatric Care Systems, P.C. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Accolades

Chambers USA — Healthcare: Regulatory (2021-2024)

BTI Client Service All-Stars (2019)

Mid-South Super Lawyers (2014-2015, 2017-2024); “Rising Star” (2010-2012)

Phi Beta Kappa

Vanderbilt Law Review — Associate Managing Editor (1996-1997)

Accolades

Chambers USA — Healthcare: Regulatory (2021-2024)

BTI Client Service All-Stars (2019)

Mid-South Super Lawyers (2014-2015, 2017-2024); “Rising Star” (2010-2012)

Phi Beta Kappa

Vanderbilt Law Review — Associate Managing Editor (1996-1997)

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Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 1997

Order of the Coif
University of Arkansas - B.A., 1994

Education

Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 1997

Order of the Coif
University of Arkansas - B.A., 1994

Tennessee, 1997

Admissions

Tennessee, 1997

"Elizabeth Warren frequently advises clients on the Anti-Kickback Statute and matters concerning Stark Law. She is also highly experienced in relation to HIPAA compliance, and is based in Nashville." Client feedback: "Elizabeth is great. I highly respect her."

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