Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.

The team at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. is co-led by Mark Lutes and George Breen from Washington DC, and Amy Dow from Chicago. Hailed as ‘one of the strongest in the nation’, the practice is known for advising pharmacies, home health companies, and long-term care facilities on both the contentious and non-contentious aspects of healthcare fraud and reimbursement mandates. Lutes is a key contact for private equity investors seeking regulatory advice, while Breen is known for his vast experience in handling FCA violation allegations and government investigations on both a state and federal level. Dow is well-equipped to assist with regulatory enforcement actions and post-acquisition compliance-related work. Amy Lerman assists a varied client list of academic medical systems and telehealth providers with the full spectrum of regulatory issues, from Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement programs, to the delivery of virtual healthcare. FCA, Stark, and AKS specialist Anjali Downs often advises ambulatory centers on government investigations, while New York-based Arthur Fried draws on his prior expertise within teaching hospitals and government agencies to assist with physician-patient relationship-focused work, and reimbursement matters.