On Thursday, April 11, the next installment of Rivkin Radler’s Healthcare Compliance Lunch & Learn series, will be presented by Rivkin Radler attorneys, Bob Hussar, Chris Kutner and Mary Aperance. The program, “Defending Provider Audits” will take place from 12 noon to 1 PM Eastern time via Zoom.

Learn about the similarities and differences in

Chris Kutner, a partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has been invited by President James Lentini of Molloy University to serve on the President’s Advisory Council, where he will serve an initial three-year renewable term. The council members are all executive-level individuals who are leaders in the community from business, health care, the arts, and industry.

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 36 attorneys were named to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 17 attorneys were named 2023 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

Being named a Super Lawyer is an honor

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys were named to the 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 14 attorneys were named 2022 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

Being named a Super Lawyer is an honor

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized Rivkin Radler LLP’s attorneys in its 2023 edition.

Two Rivkin attorneys, both of whom are based on Long Island, have been named Lawyer of the Year: William Cornachio for his work in Real Estate Law and William Savino for his work in both Insurance Law and Litigation-Insurance.

In

Christopher J. Kutner was interviewed for the Part B News article: “ACO REACH tweaks help smaller group practices, promote health equity.”

The article discusses the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Realizing Equity, Access and Community Health (REACH) model, which was announced on February 24, 2022, as a replacement for the CMS Global and Professional Direct Contracting

Please join us as Christopher Kutner, a partner in the Health Services Practice Group, and Ashley Algazi, an Associate in the Health Services Practice Group, discuss the following topics:

• Framework and regulatory review of value based arrangements
• Compliance considerations of risk sharing among payors and providers and IPAs
• Review NYS DOH tiers for contract

Chris Kutner was interviewed for the Healthcare Risk Management article, “Protect Peer Review Privileges, or Risk Serious Consequences,” which discusses the importance of maintaining privileges.

Chris notes that peer review privilege provides an opportunity for a completely candid evaluation. He adds that it is important to balance the need for an expeditious investigation with the requirements

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2022. For the first time, the firm was recognized in the areas of tax and technology.

One Rivkin attorney, based in Albany, has been named Lawyer of the Year: Richard A. Frankel, for Trusts and Estates.

In addition,

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 30 attorneys were named to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 13 attorneys were named 2021 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

Being named a Super Lawyer is a tremendous

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2022. For the first time, the firm was recognized in the areas of tax and technology.

One Rivkin attorney, based in Albany, has been named Lawyer of the Year: Richard A. Frankel, for Trusts and Estates.

In addition,

Please join us as Rivkin Radler partners Christopher J. Kutner and John Queenan present how to think through information requests to construct the proper response.

Program overview:

• State and federal agency requests
• Payor requests (Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial)
• Disclosure rules based on the types of records involved
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Christopher J. Kutner was quoted extensively in the Hospital Peer Review article, “NPDB Reporting Protected by Law in Some Cases, Gray Areas Problematic.”

The article discusses the protections afforded to hospitals that report doctors to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). The story also details the situations in which the protection may not be ironclad,

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys were named to the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 13 attorneys were named 2020 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys, the practice areas for which they were recognized, and the years they were included in Super Lawyers.

Chris Kutner was quoted in a Medical Economics article, “Tips for buying the right malpractice coverage.”

The article discusses tips for choosing the right malpractice insurance policy.

A physician who does it the right way compares policies, including commercial carriers and risk retention groups, which are liability insurance companies owned by the people it insures.

Chris Kutner was quoted in the Managed Care Executive article, “Are we there yet? A look at 4 value-based care programs.” The article offers a snapshot of four efforts toward value-based care.

Chris gave his perspective on the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services’ (CMS) Oncology Care Model and its successor, Oncology Care First. He notes

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2021. For the first time, four Rivkin attorneys, all based in the firm’s Long Island office, have been named Lawyer of the Year:

Attorney                                Practice Area

Barry I. Levy                           Litigation-Health Care

Brian S. Conneely                  Employment Law-Management

Wendy H.

Eric Fader, Jeff Kaiser, Chris Kutner, Ada Kozicz and Ben Malerba are authors of the newly released book, “The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Safe Harbors: A Practical Guide.”

Published by the American Bar Association, the book covers all safe harbors currently in place, as well as the interplay between the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and other

Chris Kutner spoke to Health Payer Specialist for the article, “Navajo National Collaboration Could Greatly Boost Molina’s Flagging Fortunes in New Mexico.” The story discusses how Molina Healthcare, through the Navajo Managed Care Organization, is working to better the healthcare of the Navajo Nation while bolstering its own bottom line.

To read the article, click

Chris Kutner was quoted in a Health Payer Specialist article, “Relaxation of Medicaid Rules Not Mentioned in Trump’s Emergency Declaration.”

Click here to read the article.

Christopher Kutner was quoted in the Newsday article, “Delayed childbirth helps push a boom in LI’s fertility business.” The article explores the growth in fertility treatments.

A new New York state regulation, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2020, will require employers with 100 workers or more and fully insured health plans to cover some fertility

Uniondale, New York – August 15, 2019 – The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2020.  Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The lawyers listed, their offices and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Albany,

Chris Kutner was quoted in a Managed Care article, “Centene, big in Medicaid managed care, wants to get even bigger.” The article discusses how Centene, the country’s largest Medicaid managed care company, is hoping its proposed acquisition of WellCare will be small enough to fly under the radar while helping to bolster its lead in the

Uniondale, New York – April 25, 2019 – The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group is ranked in Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in Band 4 in the

Rivkin Radler has launched “Rivkin Rounds,” a new electronic news bulletin for businesses, professionals, investors and stakeholders in the healthcare industry. The bulletin will present brief articles with links to primary sources, covering such items as developments in regulations and laws affecting the healthcare industry and related health insurance market, and important cases and regulatory

The prestigious Best Lawyers® in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2019. Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The recognized lawyers and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Brian Bank – Insurance Law

Brian S. Conneely – Employment Law

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2018.  Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The lawyers listed, their offices and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Albany, N.Y.

Michael J. Cunningham – Litigation-Construction

Richard A.

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group has moved from Band 4 to Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in Band 4 in the Healthcare category. Firm partner William

Chris Kutner shared his perspective with HealthLeaders Media on the planned merger of Cigna with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts.

His comments are informed both by his work at Rivkin Radler and his experience as general counsel at Vytra.

Click here to read the article.

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America® has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2018.  Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The lawyers listed, their offices and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Albany, N.Y.

Brian Culnan – Commercial Litigation

Michael J.

Christopher Kutner was quoted in a Medical Economics magazine article entitled, “Tips for Physicians to Purchase the Right Malpractice Insurance.” The article discusses the many factors physicians need to consider when shopping for malpractice insurance.

To read the article, click here.

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group is ranked in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in the Healthcare category.

“It is an honor to be recognized by Chambers USA,” said Managing

NEW YORK – – January 20, 2017 – Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has announced today that partners Benjamin P. Malerba and Christopher J. Kutner have been named co-chairs of the firm’s Health Services Practice Group.

Rivkin Radler’s Health Services Practice Group assists clients in navigating the complexities of healthcare laws

Chris Kutner and Brice Beach successfully obtained a decision from a major health insurer to reverse its determination to terminate a physician from participation within its network.  The physician was reinstated and his participation status continued without interruption.

Rivkin Radler is proud to announce that Christopher J. Kutner, Albert W. Petraglia and Avigael C. Fyman have received Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law Award, in the categories of Partner, Counsel and Associate, respectively.  This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate dedication, hard work, skill, tenacity and excellence, as well as leadership qualities in both

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America® has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings.

The lawyers listed, and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Brian R. Ade, partner – Insurance Law
John L. Rivkin, partner – Insurance Law
Christopher J. Kutner, partner – Health Care LawRead More

The prestigious Legal 500 has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings.  The firm’s Health Services Practice Group is listed in the Healthcare: Service Providers category.

“Our Health Services group has made incredible strides this year,” said Managing Partner Evan H. Krinick. “The team deserves kudos for their client service, which was also recognized

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has included Rivkin Radler LLP.  The firm is listed in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group is recognized among “Notable Firms” for Healthcare in New York.

“The Chambers USA Directory is one of the premier resources for sophisticated users of legal services,” said Managing

Michael Balboni, Benjamin Malerba, Chris Kutner, Geoffrey Kaiser, John Diviney, and Reema Sultan present at a Greater New York Healthcare Facilities Association (GNYHCFA) seminar entitled “Nursing Home Compliance Updates: HIPAA and Corporate Responsibilities.

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that sixteen attorneys have been named to the 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and four attorneys were named as New York Metro Rising Stars.  Rivkin attorneys were named SuperLawyers in the categories of Appellate Law, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Health Care Law, Insurance Coverage and

Health Services Partner, Chris Kutner receives the 2015 Clara Barton Award for Outstanding Volunteer Leadership. This prestigious award is one of the highest honors given by the Amercian Red Cross. Chris received the award from John Miller, the CEO of the American Red Cross on Long Island.

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that seventeen attorneys were named to the 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and four attorneys were named as New York Metro Rising Stars.  Rivkin attorneys were named SuperLawyers in the categories of Bankruptcy, Health Care Law and Business Litigation. Below are the honorees from these categories:

On November 1, Chris Kutner, a partner in the firm’s Health Services practice group, will present, “Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) and the Health Insurance Exchanges – what to expect for 2014 and the future with regard to health insurance coverage and costs.” 

Description of program:

The health insurance exchanges went live across the country. The

Chris Kutner, a partner in the firm’s Health Services Practice Group, will participate in a webinar for The Knowledge Group, LLC.  Mr. Kutner’s topic is entitled, “Understanding Significant Issues in Private Healthcare Exchanges LIVE Webcast.”

Now that the Affordable Care Act is law, compliance and implementation issues with respect to healthcare exchanges will begin to

Uniondale,  New York ? April 2013 – William M. Savino, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has announced that Christopher J. Kutner has joined the firm as a Partner in the firm’s Health Services Practice Group.

“We are excited to have Chris on board.  He adds to the stature of our firm and our goal