Hooper, Lundy & Bookman Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name and Mission

Company Name: Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C. (HLB)

Mission: HLB’s primary focus is to guide, support, and defend health care providers and suppliers in our shared mission to create and maintain a viable and effective health care system. The firm is committed to health equity and increasing access to healthcare services, particularly for vulnerable communities.

Foundation and Key People

Founded: 1987

Founders: Patric Hooper, Robert Lundy, Lloyd Bookman, and W. Bradley Tully

Key People: No specific individuals are highlighted as current key people beyond the founding members.

Headquarters and Offices

Headquartered: Los Angeles, California

Additional Offices: Boston, Denver, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington D.C.

Employees and Revenue

Number of Employees: More than 60 professionals

Revenue: No information is available

Reputation and Area of Expertise

Known For: Largest law firm in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to representing healthcare clients. The firm is recognized for its specialization in healthcare law with comprehensive expertise in areas such as fraud and abuse, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, and public policy impact.

Products/Services

Products: Legal and public policy services focused exclusively on healthcare.

Description: HLB provides legal services in health care law, including litigation, regulatory compliance, business transactions, and public policy advocacy.

Key Features:

Expertise in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement issues.

Representation in significant fraud and abuse cases.

Comprehensive client advocacy through a multidisciplinary approach combining legal, regulatory, and policy expertise.

Recent Developments

Recent Major Initiatives and Achievements

Mansfield Certification: HLB has achieved Mansfield Certification, highlighting its commitment to diversity and inclusion within the firm.

Health Equity Initiatives: HLB has actively participated in projects aimed at addressing health equity, such as:

Assisting MLK Community Healthcare in launching the "Street Medicine" program for unsheltered individuals in South Los Angeles.

Supporting Brave Care's expansion into new markets by modernizing pediatric care.

New Products or Features

Street Medicine Program for MLK Community Healthcare: Counseled on compliance with complex state and federal regulations to establish healthcare services for unsheltered individuals.

Brave Care Expansion: Provided regulatory counsel to modernize and expand pediatric care services, including telehealth and brick-and-mortar clinics.

Apollo Medical Holdings Transaction: Assisted in structuring a multi-step $545 million transaction with consideration for compliance to state and federal healthcare regulations.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Apollo Medical Holdings: Negotiated agreements aligning four healthcare companies’ interests within regulatory frameworks, illustrating HLB’s role in facilitating complex transactions.

Conclusion

Hooper, Lundy & Bookman continues to distinguish itself as the largest law firm dedicated entirely to the healthcare sector in the United States, offering a depth and breadth of knowledge in health law that ensures effective representation and advocacy for its clients. Clients benefit from the firm’s innovative approach, comprehensive expertise, and commitment to health equity and access, making it a leader in the field of healthcare law.