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JOHN D. FANBURG
MANAGING MEMBER

TELEPHONE:	973.403.3107
FAX:	973.618.5507
E-MAIL:	jfanburg@bracheichler.com
ASSISTANT:	Catherine LoConte cloconte@bracheichler.com

John Fanburg's broad experience representing major hospitals, diverse medical groups and statewide physician specialty organizations provides him with in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the practice and business of health care.

John has 25 years experience in health and hospital law, with an emphasis on corporate, transactional and regulatory matters, including:

	Establishing outpatient health care offices, diagnostic imaging facilities and ambulatory surgical centers.
	Overseeing the establishment and purchase/sale of physician practices, hospitals and nursing homes.
	Representation of clients in managed care contract negotiations.
	The development of Medicare and Medicaid corporate compliance programs for physician practitioners.
	Structuring nonprofit health care providers.
	Development of managed care networks.
	Handling fraud and abuse counseling and representation, licensing issues and third-party payment issues.
	Representation of physician specialty organizations and advantageously using federal reimbursement policies and appeals.

PUBLICATIONS & SPEECHES

John is a frequent lecturer before health care facilities, medical groups and accountants. Some of his most recent speaking engagements and articles include:

	"Can a Hospital Pay for Call Coverage?," MD News, November 2009.
	"The Practice of Pathology in New Jersey," presented at the New Jersey Society of Pathologists annual meeting and seminar, November 2008.
	"Physicians as Employees," a presentation to Fordham University, November 2008.
	"The 'Proposed' New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners Corporate Practice Regulations," presented at "Representing Physicians 2008 Update," a seminar of the Institute for Continuing Legal Education, June 2008.
	"Formation of Super Groups - Planning for the Future," presented at the Middlesex County Medical Society meeting, New Brunswick, NJ, March 2008.
	"Hot Legal Issues Affecting Surgeons," presented at the American College of Surgeons' Hospital Liaison Representatives meeting, Monroe, NJ, March 2008.
	"Annual Report on Legal and Regulatory Matters," presented at the New Jersey State Society of Anesthesiologists annual spring meeting, March 2008.
	"Regulatory Myths Regarding Anesthesiologists and Their Involvement in Ambulatory Surgery Centers," presented at the 48th annual spring meeting of the New Jersey State Society of Anesthesiologists, March 2007.
	"Joint Negotiations Law," presented at the New Jersey Obstetrical and Gynecological Society semi-annual meeting, November 2004.
	"HIPAA Compliance," presented at "Representing Physicians in Transactions Involving Medical Practices," a seminar of the Institute for Continuing Legal Education, February 2003.

John presented a Legislative and Regulatory Update at the New Jersey State Society of Anesthesiologists 51st Annual Spring Meeting.

John authored a chapter in the book Inside the Minds: Structuring Health Care Memberships, Agreements and M&A Transactions, published by Aspatore Books.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

John is currently a treasurer and a board member of the S.O.L.A.R Foundation and Vice President of Mountain Ridge Country Club, West Caldwell, NJ. He was appointed in April 2004 by former NJ Governor James McGreevey to serve as a member of New Jersey's Mandated Health Benefits Advisory Commission.

ADDITIONAL NOTEWORTHY INFORMATION

John is the Managing Member of Brach Eichler and a member of the firm's Management Committee. He was profiled in the Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business as an "exceptional healthcare lawyer" whose practice is noted for its emphasis on corporate, transactional and regulatory matters. He has been selected by his peers as among The Best Lawyers in America and as a New Jersey Super Lawyer 2010. In addition, he has been peer review rated as AV Preeminent, the highest rating for professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.

PRACTICE AREAS

Health Law, Chair

EDUCATION

Washington University,
B.A., 1979

New England School of Law,
J.D. 1983, cum laude

BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS

New Jersey

New York

U.S. Supreme Court

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