James is an attorney in Reed Smith's Life Sciences Health Industry Group, representing health care providers and life science companies in complex state and federal health care regulatory and transactional matters.
James' healthcare clients include physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, clinical laboratories, medical foundations, DMEPOS suppliers, academic medical centers, independent diagnostic testing facilities (IDTFs), federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). James also represents a variety of life sciences companies and health industry-focused private equity companies. He has particular experience in handling physician practice matters, with an emphasis on radiology.
James' practice involves the negotiation and drafting of provider agreements, counseling on various regulatory compliance matters, and representing buyers and sellers in major acquisitions in the life sciences and health care industry. Additional matters include handling transactional due diligence, identification and resolution of regulatory concerns, and counseling regarding change of ownership issues. He frequently advises clients on matters regarding federal and state fraud and abuse laws (Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute), Medicare and Medicaid rules and participation concerns, privacy laws, state corporate practice of medicine issues, and provider licensure and enrollment.
James also counsels health care and life sciences companies on matters concerning the privacy and security of protected patient and consumer information under various federal and state privacy laws. He has particular experience advising health care providers and life sciences companies on compliance issues associated with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), and California’s Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA).
