Introduction
Christopher Browning represents healthcare providers ranging from integrated institutional healthcare systems to solo practitioners. His clients include hospital systems, surgery centers, medical equipment providers, nursing homes, physician practices, dental practices, and new physicians.
My focus
I focus my practice in matters involving corporate transactions, state and federal regulatory compliance, professional and facility licensure, and general corporate issues.
Corporate matters
I represent clients in corporate acquisitions and formations of hospitals, surgery centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, assisted living facilities, physician groups and dental practices. I assist them in general corporate matters as well, including contract drafting and negotiation, governance issues and corporate planning.
State and federal regulatory compliance
I counsel clients on Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party payor enrollment, payment issues and general compliance matters and advise them on Stark and Anti-Kickback issues in addition to regulatory compliance in transactional matters.
Professional and facility licensure
I’ve represented clients regarding professional, facility and equipment licensure matters. I also help clients obtain approvals from state and federal agencies in connection with acquisitions and certificates of need for new health care facilities and equipment.
Looking ahead
I’m following the ultimate impact of healthcare reform efforts on the existing payment systems and the delivery of high quality patient care.
In the news
- ConvergenceRI
The Changing Legal Landscape in a Time of Pandemic
Providence Health Care partner Chris Browning contributed this article identifying the legal trends in a post-pandemic world surrounding health care delivery, transactions, and employment agreements, where rapid policy interventions have altered the prevailing landscape.Jan 25, 2021 - Modern Healthcare
Health system consolidation may be holding down healthcare employee wages
Providence Health Care partner Chris Browning is quoted in this article analyzing the wages of health care providers amid the increasing number of mergers and acquisitions.April 5, 2019 - Law360
Law360 names attorneys who moved up the firm ranks in Q1
May 7, 2018In this roundup of promotions to partner and firm management positions, 14 attorneys from Nixon Peabody are highlighted. The 11 attorneys promoted to partner are Ellie Altshuler, Mark Beaudoin, Erik Birkeneder, Hannah Bornstein, Chris Browning, Barry Carrigan, Keri McWilliams, Matt Mullen, Steven Richard, Charles Tamuleviz and Alison Torbitt. In addition, Kenneth C. Lind was promoted to leader of the firms’ public finance practice group, Justin Thompson was promoted to office managing partner in LA, and Aaron Yowell was promoted to chief innovation officer.
- Providence Business News
How RI employers can assist in combating opioid crisis
This article on how employers can help curb opioid-related deaths in Rhode Island was co-written by Business and Finance Department Chair Steve Zubiago, Providence health care partner Chris Browning and associate Mike Gorfinkle.April 13, 2018 - Modern Healthcare
M&A Drives Health Systems' EHR Consolidation
Providence health care partner Chris Browning is quoted in this article on the advantages for hospitals that move to a single shared electronic health records platform.April 3, 2018 - Providence Business News
Lawmakers Remove Barrier to Medical Tourism
Providence Health Care associate Chris Browning authored this column discussing the Rhode Island Access to Medical Technology Innovation Act.Oct 13, 2014
Admitted to practice
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Education
Boston University School of Law, J.D.
Emory University, B.A.
Professional activities
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Rhode Island Bar Association
Recognition
- Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 in the field of Health Care Law
- Recommended in The Legal 500 United States 2018 editorial for Industry focus—Health Care: Service providers
Insights And Happenings
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Partner / Practice Group Leader, Healthcare- Long Island
- Office:+1 516.832.7627
- lmaleson@nixonpeabody.com
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Jill H. Gordon
Partner / Co-chair, Life Sciences Practice- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6175
- jgordon@nixonpeabody.com
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