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Julie Lappas is a Shareholder in the firm’s Indianapolis office and Co-Leader of the firm’s Clinical Integration and Managed Care Service Line. She focuses her practice on counseling pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), hospitals and provider-sponsored health plans on a wide range of pharmacy, PBM and managed care matters. Prior to joining Hall Render,... READ MORE

Brandon Kulwicki’s practice is dedicated primarily to operational, regulatory and transactional health law; health care risk management and administration; and litigation regarding all aspects of health care including medical malpractice. He works with and provides legal representation and advice to large hospital systems and physician practice groups throughout Texas and nationally with regard to... READ MORE

Katherine Kuchan is a health care regulatory and compliance attorney who helps hospitals and health systems, skilled nursing facilities, labs and other providers respond to government investigations, resolve compliance issues and strengthen their compliance programs. Drawing on her background as a Registered Nurse, Katherine brings a highly responsive and practical perspective to complex regulatory... READ MORE

Joe Krause is a reimbursement and regulatory attorney who helps hospitals, health systems and other providers navigate payment and compliance requirements, with a particular focus on rural health and specialty providers. Drawing on his legal and accounting background, Joe works closely with in-house counsel, finance teams and operational leaders to structure compliant, financially sound... READ MORE

Michael Kim is a health care immigration attorney who advises health systems, hospitals, medical groups and other health care organizations on the recruitment and retention of international talent. He provides comprehensive immigration strategy and compliance counsel, helping clients navigate workforce needs through visa programs, work authorization and permanent residence while managing regulatory risk. Michael... READ MORE

Tim Kennedy is a health care attorney who advises hospitals and health systems on regulatory, payment and policy matters, with particular emphasis on Medicaid reimbursement. Tim brings decades of experience working with providers on complex health policy issues and has played a leading role in shaping hospital‑related legislation at the state level. Tim’s practice... READ MORE

James Junger is a pharmacy and regulatory compliance attorney who works with safety‑net health care providers on complex federal reimbursement and compliance issues, including the 340B Drug Pricing Program. A nationally recognized 340B attorney, James provides practical, strategic guidance that helps clients remain compliant while using program savings to support essential health care services.... READ MORE

Brian Jent is a health care operations attorney who specializes in helping hospitals and health systems navigate licensure, accreditation and reimbursement requirements to support growth and operational success. Brian advises health care providers throughout the country on licensing, certification and regulatory compliance at the state and federal levels. He works closely with hospitals, ambulatory... READ MORE

Larry Jensen is a health care litigation attorney who represents hospitals and health systems in complex disputes, medical staff matters and internal investigations across the country. Larry advises providers on sensitive issues involving quality review, credentialing, corrective action and related litigation. He is known for guiding clients through high‑stakes matters requiring strategic judgment and... READ MORE

Alyssa James is a health care attorney who advises organizations across the health care continuum on fraud and abuse matters, governance and mergers and acquisitions. Clients rely on Alyssa as a strategic partner for practical, solution‑oriented guidance informed by national industry experience. She works closely with in‑house legal teams, operational leaders and governing bodies... READ MORE