Gordon B. Schatz
Partner
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- +1 202 414 9259 (Washington, D.C.)
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- +86 10 6535 9543 (Beijing)
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- +1 202 414 9299 (Washington, D.C.)
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- +86 10 6535 9501 (Beijing)
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- gschatz@reedsmith.com
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Gordon is a member of the Life Sciences Health Industry Group, practicing in the area of health
care regulatory law. He splits his time between the firm's Beijing, China and Washington, D.C. offices, supporting the firm's clients entering and doing business in China.
Gordon is currently leading the expansion of Reed Smith's life sciences initiative in China. He works closely with pharmaceutical, medical device, health care, and other clients starting operations in China, developing business ties with Chinese companies, and setting up distribution and sales networks. Gordon enables clients to utilize the resources of the firm's China offices on corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters in China.
In the United States, Gordon represents device, drug and diagnostic manufacturers on technology reimbursement, obtaining coverage, codes, and payment to advance innovative products before the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") (formerly "HCFA"), state agencies, and the U.S. Congress. Also, he advises manufacturers and health care providers on compliance with federal and state fraud and abuse laws, including sales, promotional, and marketing programs. Within Reed Smith, Gordon served as co-chair of the firm's Life Sciences Team and Health Care Group Practice Leader.
Representative Matters
Assisted in legal structure to enable market entry to and product distribution in China
Advised on China's health reforms, including national essential drug listings
Introduced U.S. clients to health care providers in Beijing
Obtained Medicare coverage and increased payment for cardiac implant
Secured new CPT billing code and higher hospital and physician payment for surgical spine procedure
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Publications
- "Drugs for the Masses," with Patrick Nowlin, China Business Review, Vol. 37, No. 1 (January – February 2010), 22-25
- "Reimbursement, Fraud and Abuse," with Joe Metro, 2008 FDLI Food and Drug Law and Regulation Manual
- "Medical Devices and Drugs – New Twists on Old Themes – Reimbursement and Fraud and Abuse," 1996 Health Law Handbook (Clark Boardman)
- "Understanding and Securing Medicare Coverage for New Medical Technology," Chapter in Medical Device Industry, with Robert E. Wren, former director of HCFA’s Office of Coverage and Eligibility Policy
Speeches / Presentations
- Gordon is nationally recognized for directing and speaking at medical and professional conferences (AdvaMed, AHLA, FDLI, American Chamber of Commerce in China, California Biotechnology Association)
- Gordon has been quoted in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal
Experience
| 1990 | Reed Smith |
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| 1985 | Health Industry Manufacturers Association ("HIMA"), now AdvaMed, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary |
| 1980 | Practiced law in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, counseling hospitals and long-term care facilities on corporate restructure, real estate, commercial and civil litigation |
| — | Worked with a national health maintenance organization, an ambulatory surgical center, and the Massachusetts certificate-of-need program |
Legal Education
| 1980 | J.D., Temple University School of Law Awarded the Barristers Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy |
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Undergraduate Education
| 1974 | B.A., with Honors, Haverford College, History |
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Professional Admissions / Qualifications
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Pennsylvania
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court - District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals - District of Columbia Circuit
- State Court of Appeals - Maryland
- State Supreme Court - Pennsylvania
Professional Affiliations
- American Chamber of Commerce - China
- American Health Lawyers Association
- District of Columbia and Maryland Bar Associations, Health Law Sections
- Association of Health Care Administrators of the National Capital Area - former Vice President (1988 - 1990)
Interests
Gordon enjoys hiking, cycling and music.
Awards, Honors & Recognitions
- Ranked by BTI (2009) among the top health care lawyers in the United States
- Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2006) describes Gordon as "one of the best around in relation to health care reimbursement, pricing and compliance issues." Recognized in Chambers USA as one of America's leading Health Care lawyers (2007-2010).