The ‘truly amazing’ California-based team at Reed Smith LLP focuses on a broad array of managed care issues within the healthcare industry. In Chicago, practice head Martin Bishop is noted for his longstanding experience in managed care-related class actions and common law claims, and Rebecca Hanson has expansive knowledge of managed care disputes involving the ACA and ERISA. Kurt Peterson acts for health plans and insurers on the full range of risk management and professional liability issues, while Kenneth Smersfelt regularly defends clients in claims brought by government agencies and regulators. The ‘outstanding’ Amir Shlesinger is a seasoned litigator who has vast expertise in reimbursement and member direct-pay disputes, and Karen Braje often assists insurers with mandates concerning allegations of bad faith denial of benefits.
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‘Reed Smith has the best practice representing health insurers in the US. Their knowledge of the industry is beyond impressive. There is not an issue that crosses my desk that they have not seen before. It is truly amazing.’
‘The bread and depth of the managed care lawyers at Reed Smith really stands out. Their substantive expertise goes across all the myriad issues we face.'