Joel C. Rush, Esquire 

Associate
Epstein Becker & Green PC

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Joel C. Rush is an Associate in the Business Law and Health Care and Life Sciences Practices in the firm's Washington, DC office.

Mr. Rush:

• Represents clients in a broad array of business transactions, in and outside of the health industry, with a particular emphasis on tax-exempt health system affiliation and restructuring transactions
• Represents buyers and sellers of businesses during all stages of the sale process, including and emphasizing the negotiation of the terms of the transaction and drafting documents for the transaction
• Advises clients with regard to corporate structure, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, contracting, licensing requirements, and strategic planning
• Advises clients with respect to the establishment and implementation of effective Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance programs and provides due diligence advice related to corporate transactions
• Helps clients develop, implement, and evaluate health care corporate compliance programs
• Assists with health care-related due diligence on a variety of transactions, including private equity transactions, venture capital transactions and private placements
• Advises clients on matters related to tax-exemption qualification and compliance, including issues related to private inurement, intermediate sanctions, and joint ventures
• Counsels clients concerning federal and state regulatory compliance for transactions involving health-related industries
• Provides counsel to managed care organizations and health systems on a broad range of issues, including contracting, business development, licensing, and federal and state regulatory compliance

Prior to joining Epstein Becker & Green, Mr. Rush worked as a law clerk for a large pharmaceuticals company, where he negotiated clinical contracts and researched federal and state regulatory issues, including drug pedigree, authentication, labeling, and advertising. Earlier, Mr. Rush was an intern for the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General in Washington, DC.

Education

• J.D., University of Maryland School of Law, cum laude, Notes and Comments Editor, The Journal of Business and Technology Law, 2007
• B.A., Muhlenberg College, Political Science, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2004