About John
John M. Perry, Jr.: Healthcare Legal Counsel Specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions
John M. Perry, Jr. provides expert legal counsel to healthcare providers and organizations navigating complex transactions and regulatory landscapes. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges within the healthcare industry, he’s dedicated to helping clients achieve their strategic goals while ensuring full compliance and minimizing risk. John’s focus on healthcare mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and operational matters makes him a trusted partner for businesses seeking growth and expansion.
John specializes in a wide range of areas within healthcare law, including diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, urgent care, and ambulatory surgery centers. He skillfully guides clients through the intricacies of due diligence processes, particularly in support of commercial lenders operating within the healthcare sector, offering invaluable insight and strategic direction. His experience extends beyond deal structuring to encompass a holistic approach, addressing critical operational concerns and potential legal pitfalls.
John’s extensive background in representing healthcare providers in operational matters provides him with a unique perspective. He routinely assists clients with critical agreements such as physician employment and recruitment agreements, call coverage agreements, clinical co-management agreements, medical director agreements, telemedicine agreements, and diverse vendor/supplier agreements. Recognizing the importance of robust governance, he also advises healthcare systems on matters of corporate and medical staff governance, including credentialing and peer review processes, as well as crucial elements such as licensing and accreditation, reimbursement strategies, and related compliance requirements. Furthermore, John has a strong track record of representing a broad range of providers in medical malpractice and licensure matters, providing comprehensive legal support during these sensitive situations.
John’s expertise isn’t limited to deal-related matters; he’s deeply knowledgeable about the evolving regulatory environment that shapes the healthcare industry. He proactively helps clients navigate the complexities of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other regulations, safeguarding their businesses from potential fraud and abuse allegations. He understands the significant financial and operational implications of these regulations and works diligently to develop strategies that align with his clients’ objectives while maintaining strict adherence to the law.
Key Areas of Expertise Include:
- Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions: Strategic guidance and legal support for all phases of M&A transactions, including negotiation, due diligence, and closing.
- Joint Ventures: Structuring and negotiating joint ventures to optimize collaboration and resource sharing within the healthcare market.
- Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy Transactions: Specialized expertise in the unique legal and regulatory considerations surrounding these sectors.
- Urgent Care & Ambulatory Surgery Center Transactions: Counsel on all aspects of these rapidly growing segments of the healthcare industry.
- Healthcare Due Diligence: Comprehensive due diligence support for commercial lenders to assess risk and ensure compliance.
- Operational Agreements: Drafting and negotiating a full suite of vendor/supplier agreements, including physician agreements, call coverage arrangements, and clinical co-management agreements.
- Corporate & Medical Staff Governance: Advising on governance structures, credentialing, peer review, and other critical operational matters.
- Compliance & Regulatory Matters: Expert guidance on licensing, accreditation, reimbursement, and ongoing compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Medical Malpractice & License Defense: Representation in medical malpractice claims and license disciplinary proceedings.
- Telemedicine Legal Support: Addressing the specific legal and regulatory issues associated with the increasing adoption of telemedicine.
Credentials & Recognition: John’s commitment to excellence is recognized through his awards and affiliations:
- Recognized: Corporate Law – Consistent recognition for his expertise in corporate law matters.
- Recognized: Health Care Law – Awarded recognition for his specialized knowledge and experience in healthcare law.
- Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law – Specialization in representing clients in complex M&A transactions.
- Best Attorney USA: Recognized Since 2023 – Consistently ranked among the top attorneys in the United States.
Bar Admissions: John is admitted to practice law in Tennessee. He maintains an active and engaged presence within the legal community, continually updating his knowledge of evolving healthcare regulations and best practices.
Contact Information:
John M. Perry, Jr.
Nashville, Tennessee
Country: United States
