John T. Lanier

John is a Shareholder and member of the Health Care practice at Maynard Nexsen.

John counsels hospitals and physician groups regarding regulatory and compliance matters. He represents clients on matters involving federal and state agencies (CMS, Medicaid, licensing agencies), fraud and abuse, reimbursement, the 340B Drug Pricing Program, HIPAA, privacy and security breaches, EMTALA and medical staff issues. John frequently speaks to hospital and physician groups on regulatory issues. He is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, as well as the Health Law Section of the American Bar Association.

John regularly counsels his clients regarding the following:

• Fraud and abuse (including the Anti-Kickback Statute)
• Stark Law
• Medical staff bylaws and credentialing matters
• Professional services and employment agreements with physicians
• Medicare reimbursement
• 340B Drug Pricing Program
• Clinical research and institutional review boards
• HIPAA Privacy/Security
• Corporate structure and governance
• Medicare certification
• State licensure
• The Joint Commission
• Asset purchases and other significant transactions, including joint ventures
• Hospital and physician group management and organization
• Development and maintenance of corporate compliance programs
• Internal and external audits and investigations
• Governmental investigations

Community & Professional

• American Health Lawyers Association
  • Officer
  • Medical Staff Credentialing and Peer Review
  • Regulation, Accreditation and Payment
  • Health Information and Technology
• Alabama State Bar Association, Health Law, BusinessLaw and Corporate Counsel Sections
• Birmingham Bar Association

Recognition

• BTI Client Service All-Star (2022)
• Chambers USA, Leading Practitioner in Health Care Law (2018-present)
• The Best Lawyers in America© for Health Care Law (2012 - present)
• Alabama Super Lawyers, "Rising Star" in Health Care (2010, 2012-2013, 2015)

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