Cate Brandon

Partner at Arnold & Porter

Speaker

Cate Brandon is a partner in the Life Sciences and Healthcare Regulatory practice at Arnold & Porter. Her practice focuses on the intersection of healthcare law and policy. Cate counsels life sciences companies, healthcare providers, and related trade and specialty societies on healthcare regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters, as well as public policy issues. Cate's work includes advising pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers on matters related to healthcare fraud and abuse compliance, including anti-kickback laws and the "Stark" physician self-referral law; Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and related policies, including the IRA; the ACA; the No Surprises Act; and other regulatory and legislative initiatives affecting the life sciences and healthcare industries. Cate has particular experience advising clients on patient support programs and roles, digital and telehealth initiatives, and industry collaborations. As part of her practice, Cate regularly represents clients in congressional, criminal, and civil investigations, as well as conducts internal investigations.

From 2015-2016, Cate served as Senior Counsel on Oversight at the U.S. Department of HHS, where she was responsible for developing strategic responses to congressional oversight and investigations for the Office of the Secretary on issues related to CMS, including ACA implementation, as well as other HHS programs.