Kate Stern is a skilled attorney who advises a plethora of clients across the healthcare industry, including health systems, hospitals, academic medical centers, provider organizations, home health agencies, pharmacies, management services organizations and marketing organizations. She has extensive experience in healthcare regulatory compliance, routinely guiding clients through complex issues involving fraud and abuse laws, such as the Stark Law and the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. Kate’s practice also encompasses Medicare and Medicaid regulations, including Medicare Advantage, EMTALA, HIPAA and a wide range of laws that govern provider operations. Additionally, she counsels clients on day-to-day regulatory issues and transactions, including due diligence, change of ownership and licensure and government investigations. She has also played a key role in forming ACOs and clinically integrated networks and regularly advises on shared savings programs and incentive-based compensation models. She also has experience counseling clients on the regulatory issues involved in government investigations.
