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Powers Law Expands Healthcare Team with New Experts

Powers Law, a prominent law firm located in Washington, DC, has recently made significant enhancements to its healthcare practice by integrating a highly skilled team of professionals. This new group, composed of Molly Evans, Matthew Freedus, Rosie Dawn Griffin, Dianne Pledgie, Carrie Riley, and Alexander Lipovtsev, brings a wealth of experience in healthcare law and litigation, marking a pivotal move for the firm as it seeks to bolster its support for health centers across the nation.

The new team members all previously collaborated within the Health Care practice group at Feldesman LLP, allowing for a seamless transition and maintenance of their collective expertise. Their foundational knowledge ranges across a broad spectrum of legal, regulatory, and risk management issues that affect health centers and primary care associations (PCAs).

A Stronger Healthcare Focus

Peter W. Thomas, Managing Partner at Powers Law, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the new additions, stating, “Health centers are such a vital part of the safety net and with this exceptionally talented team on board, we are further positioned to serve our clients at the highest level and provide them with the critical support they need.”

With a focus on navigating the complex and evolving regulatory landscape, this newly established team has dedicated their practice to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by health centers. Their areas of expertise include:

• - Section 330 program requirements
• - Reimbursement strategies
• - Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage
• - Federal grants administration
• - Corporate compliance and enterprise risk management
• - Navigating fraud and abuse laws
• - Maintaining data privacy and security, including HIPAA compliance
• - Nonprofit governance
• - Strategizing affiliations and integrations
• - Emergency preparedness

Individual Expertise

Each member of the new team contributes specialized skills that enhance the overall legal capabilities of Powers Law:

Molly Evans

As a principal, Molly Evans focuses on corporate compliance and regulatory management. She advises health centers on a variety of issues, from risk management and patient privacy to governance. Her work involves collaborating with associations to interpret federal policies and providing strategic support tailored to the needs of safety-net providers.

Matthew Freedus

A veteran litigator, Matthew Freedus has extensive experience in administrative and judicial proceedings, including cases at the highest levels, such as the United States Supreme Court. He offers clients his expertise in compliance training and defending audits to keep healthcare entities ahead of potential legal issues.

Rosie Dawn Griffin

Rosie’s practice is centered around healthcare reimbursement and legal immunity under the Public Health Service Act, and she has successfully litigated precedent-setting cases. She stands by both providers and organizations facing government investigations involving fraud and false claims.

Dianne Pledgie

Dianne offers critical advice to non-profit organizations and health center clients regarding compliance programs and legal frameworks surrounding privacy and security, with specific knowledge of HIPAA regulations and the Information Blocking Rule.

Carrie Riley

Carrie excels in guiding health centers through the intricate legal landscape they must navigate for designation and operational compliance, having helped many clients update governance documents and core policies to align with HRSA requirements.

Alexander Lipovtsev

As the Manager of Compliance and Risk Management Services, Alexander focuses on developing substantial compliance and emergency preparedness programs that are crucial for the operational readiness of health centers.

Conclusion

With these industry leaders now part of Powers Law, the firm is well-positioned to further its mission of supporting health centers and ensuring that these critical components of the healthcare system can navigate the complexities of legal and regulatory challenges. Powers Law remains at the forefront of advocating for the needs of safety-net providers and advancing their ability to serve communities effectively. For more information, visit powerslaw.com.