Profile
Benjamin M. Friedman focuses his practice on health law and issues concerning managed care organizations. He has broad experience with regard to health plan contracting, provider issues, regulatory compliance, corporate and non-profit issues, and HIPAA/HITECH matters. He is also experienced at handling a variety of health care transactions, including mergers, asset purchases, and other matters involving changes in control of health care entities.
Capabilities
Experience
- Represented H.I.G. Growth Partners in connection with its acquisition of a regional provider of comprehensive hospice related services.
- Represented Centre Partners in connection with its acquisition of the IMA Group, a national provider of medical and psychological evaluations and case review services.
- Research Assistant, Distinguished Professor Emeritus David D. Siegel, 2006-2007
- Legal Aide, New York State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Frauds Bureau, 2005
- Legal Aide, New York State Police, Counsel's Office, 2004
Recognition & Leadership
- Volunteer, Albany County Family Court Help Center
- Member, American Health Lawyers Association
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Committee Member & Den Leader, Boy Scouts of America, Pack 1232, Glenmont, New York
- Board Member and Secretary, Albany Barn, Inc., 2016-2019
- Volunteer, Congregation Beth Emeth Soup Kitchen, 2015-2016
- Volunteer, Albany Homeless Action Committee, 2009-2010
Credentials
Education
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J.D., summa cum laude, Albany Law School
- Member, Albany Law Review
- Member, Justinian Honors Society
- B.S., Business Administration, State University of New York at Albany
Clerkships
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, 2007-2009
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York