Cozen O'Connor Adds Health Care Lawyer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 4, 2013 – Cozen O’Connor, among the 100 largest U.S. law firms, announced today that Colin Roskey has joined the Philadelphia and Washington, DC offices as a member of the firm’s Health Care Group and Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies. The latter is a government relations firm with offices in Washington, New York, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Wilmington.

Mr. Roskey has practiced with the health care groups of two major law firms, and served in a key position on Capitol Hill. He has worked with favorable results advising health care companies on navigating legislative and regulatory policy in Washington on every major health care bill since 2003 including the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the recently passed 2013 American Taxpayer Relief Act.

Before joining Cozen O’Connor, Mr. Roskey was a partner in the Health Care Legislative & Public Policy Group in the Washington, DC office of Alston & Bird, LLP. He was a Health Policy Advisor and Staff Counsel for the Senate Finance Committee on health care‐related issues from 2001- 2004, where he worked on a small team responsible for the design, drafting and passage of the landmark 2003 Medicare prescription drug benefit law, or Medicare Part D. He joined Mintz Levin’s health care group in 1998 upon entering private practice, where he worked on government investigations and health care qui tam cases in addition to coverage, coding and reimbursement matters.

Mr. Roskey’s practice at Cozen O’Connor will focus on advising a wide range of health care clients on the regulatory process within the new health insurance system, in particular advocating for delivery system reforms, navigating new issues in health insurance exchanges and advancing the interests of stakeholders in all branches of local, state, and federal government. He will continue representing health care stakeholders with interests or concerns before the U.S. Congress and the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  He also will advise clients in traditional health care-related matters, such as those arising under the Stark law, and developing coverage, coding and reimbursement strategies for Medicare providers and suppliers.

He possesses extensive experience in representing the interests of acute, post-acute and specialty care providers and suppliers, like rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies, durable medical equipment manufacturers, and end stage renal disease facilities, in addition to local, regional and national health plan payers in both Medicare and commercial markets.

“Colin is a dynamic health care lawyer/lobbyist with a wealth of experience working with both Congress and the executive branch,” said Mark Alderman, chairman of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies. “He knows how to obtain results and impact policies. He adds depth to our group, particularly in the area of health care reform.”

“Colin will be an invaluable asset to help Cozen O’Connor’s clients doing business in the new health care environment,” agreed Mark H. Gallant, chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Health Care Group. “We are excited to be working with Colin to continue to grow our practice in Philadelphia and Washington, DC.”

“The Affordable Care Act has made changes to all areas of the health care industry,” said Mr. Roskey. “The law is evolving through executive action and the regulatory process. I am looking forward to leveraging Cozen O’Connor’s reach in the legal sector as well as the government to guide clients through changes and solutions that help stakeholders improve patient care, population health and obtain a return on their investment.”

Mr. Roskey is a member of the Health Care Compliance Association, American Health Lawyers Association, Regulation, Accreditation and Payment Group. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts in 1995 and his J.D. from American University in 1998.

About Cozen O’Connor

Established in 1970 and ranked among the 100 largest law firms in the United States, Cozen O’Connor has 575 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O’Connor serves its clients’ needs through 21 offices across two continents.

About Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies is a bipartisan government relations firm, representing clients before the federal government and in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. Our professionals offer a full complement of government-affairs services, including legislative and executive branch advocacy, policy analysis, assistance with government procurement and funding programs, and crisis management.