Atty. Don E. Wineberg

Atty. Don E. Wineberg

Don E. Wineberg leads our health care practice and has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions and affiliations, joint venture structuring, HMO and preferred provider relations, fraud and abuse compliance, antitrust compliance, medical staff relations, HIPAA compliance, information technology contracting, physician recruitment, reimbursement, general counsel issues and tax exemption.

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About Don E. Wineberg at a glance

Don E. Wineberg is a Partner based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on health care. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1985) and Massachusetts (1987). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1985) and Brown University (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar Association American Health Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Don E. Wineberg leads our health care practice and has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions and affiliations, joint venture structuring, HMO and preferred provider relations, fraud and abuse compliance, antitrust compliance, medical staff relations, HIPAA compliance, information technology contracting, physician recruitment, reimbursement, general counsel issues and tax exemption
  • Don has been practicing health law for over twenty years
  • He represents hospitals, physician groups of all sizes and specialties, including many tax-exempt faculty group practices, community health centers, provider-owned health maintenance organiza­tions, home health agencies, community mental health centers, imaging centers, physician hospital organizations ("PHOs"), independent practice associations ("IPAs"), preferred provider organizations ("PPOs"), and organizations promoting the licensing and implementation of electronic health records
  • He is also counsel to the Rhode Island Senate Health and Human Services Committee
  • Mr. Wineberg has represented health care providers in many substantial transactions, including the creation of Anchor Medical Associates out of the receivership of Harvard Community Health Plan
  • the formation, licensure and tax exemption of Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (a health center owned HMO)
  • the formation of numerous faculty group practices
  • the affiliation of Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital with Lifespan Corporation, the acquisition of a minority interest in a major home infusion therapy supplier by five prestigious Connecticut hospitals, and VHA of Southern New England's sale of PARTNERS Health Plan of Southern New England (a Connecticut IPA model HMO) to Aetna
  • Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Wineberg worked in the Boston office of McDermott, Will & Emery and the Providence firm, Cameron & Mittleman, LLP

Practice Areas Explained

Don E. Wineberg's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Don E. Wineberg handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Don E. Wineberg's law office located?
Don E. Wineberg's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Don E. Wineberg handle?
Don E. Wineberg focuses on health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Don E. Wineberg practiced law?
Don E. Wineberg has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Don E. Wineberg go to law school?
Don E. Wineberg earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact Don E. Wineberg for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Don E. Wineberg received?
Don E. Wineberg's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1985
A.B.
Brown University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1985
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987

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