Private Equity Transactions in Healthcare: Stark, AKS, and Other Compliance Challenges

Mr. Prives is a seasoned health care and corporate shareholder based in Baker Donelson's Metropark (Iselin), New Jersey office, recognized for his in-depth knowledge and proven success in navigating the intricate regulatory landscape of the health care industry for his national client base. With a reputation for practical, results-driven solutions, he excels at managing high-stakes transactions and negotiating complex deals that align with his clients' goals. Mr. Prives extensive experience spans critical areas such as hospital-physician alignment, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, due diligence reviews, licensure matters, and health care information technology. He is also experienced in health care compliance, providing guidance on key regulatory matters, including the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, and the corporate practice of medicine doctrine. Mr. Prives serves a diverse health care client base, representing both for-profit and not-for-profit health systems, physician groups, academic medical centers, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), home health agencies, laboratories, telemedicine companies, medical billing companies, dental groups, and substance abuse centers. His experience also extends to advising private equity firms, investment funds, family offices, and investors in the health care sector. 

Mr. Souter is known for his legal and educational experience in the healthcare industry, making him a sought-after resource for clients and students alike. His primary areas of practice are related to transactional and administrative healthcare, corporate, securities and antitrust matters. Mr. Souter is also a Professor of Healthcare Studies at Baylor University School of Law where he oversees the healthcare law program and teaches Healthcare Law, Healthcare Fraud and Abuse and Regulation of Healthcare Professionals. He is also involved with the Robbins Institute for Health Policy and Leadership at the Baylor University Hankamer School of Business where he teaches Healthcare Law and Ethics in its M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration Program and Executive M.B.A. Program.