
Hassan is a trusted advisor to health plans, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and rebate aggregators, health care providers, and private equity firms navigating the complexities of today’s health care landscape. He brings deep industry insight and a pragmatic, business-minded approach to contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and complex transactions.
With extensive experience counseling PBMs, health plans, and providers on operational, contracting, and compliance matters, Hassan helps clients structure agreements that align with evolving regulations while driving business success. He frequently advises on compliance with the anti-kickback statute, corporate practice of medicine restrictions, and other key regulatory frameworks, ensuring clients can confidently move forward in a rapidly changing environment.
Leveraging his background in private equity transactions—including acquisitions, restructurings, and growth investments—Hassan is particularly adept at guiding health care companies through complex deals, mitigating risks, and unlocking strategic opportunities.
Before joining Mintz, Hassan practiced at a top-tier international law firm in New York City and later at a boutique M&A firm in Los Angeles.
Hassan earned his J.D. from Duke Law School, where he was an editor of the Duke Journal of Constitutional Law and Public Policy. He also holds a B.S.Ed and MPH from Baylor University, with a concentration in health education.
viewpoints
PBM Regulatory Landscape Roundup (Summer 2021): A Flurry of Regulations, Rutledge, and a Crucial 8th Circuit Decision
September 28, 2021 | Blog | By Hassan Shaikh, Bridgette Keller
Fourth Time’s the Charm? How COVID-19 May Spur Congress to Pass Legislation Expanding Coverage for Pharmacist Services
May 12, 2021 | Blog | By Hassan Shaikh, Theresa Carnegie
News & Press
Associate Hassan Shaikh recently authored an article published by the Daily Journal about State Pharmacy Benefit Management legislation following CA Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of Senate Bill 966.
Michigan Latest To Have PBMs Get Licenses To Operate In State
December 1, 2023
Associate Hassan Shaikh spoke to Law360 in an article discussing Michigan’s new Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) licensing requirements set to commence in 2024.
4 Pharma Industry Arguments Against CMS Drug Pricing Plan
September 29, 2023
Theresa Carnegie, Lauren Moldawer, and Hassan Shaikh co-authored an article published by Law360 on the Inflation Reduction Act's Medicare drug pricing negotiation program.
Ask A Mentor: How Can I Successfully Switch Practices?
November 9, 2021
podcasts
Health Law Diagnosed – New Year's Gratitude
February 3, 2025 | Podcast | By Bridgette Keller, Alison H. Peters, Samantha Kingsbury, Theresa Carnegie, Joanne Hawana, Abdie Santiago, Stephnie John, Pamela Polevoy, Karen Lovitch, Jean D. Mancheno, Deborah Daccord, Rachel A. Alexander, Jane Haviland, David Gilboa, Kathryn Edgerton, Hassan Shaikh, Madison Castle, Laurence Freedman, Priyanka Amirneni, Samantha Hawkins, Tara E. Dwyer, Rachel Yount, Sophia Temis, Xavier Hardy
Host Of Counsel Bridgette Keller invites the Mintz Health Law team to reflect on what they’re grateful for as they prepare for the year ahead. Hear from a dynamic group of Members, Of Counsel, and Associates as they share their perspectives on what’s coming up over the horizon.
Mintz Health Law: What We Are Grateful For
January 11, 2023 | Podcast | By Bridgette Keller
Bridgette Keller speaks with the Mintz Health Law team about what they are grateful for as they look back on a year of client service, mentorship, and working together as a team.
Health Law Diagnosed — Key Takeaways from the 6th Annual Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Industry Summit
April 7, 2022 | Podcast | By Stephnie John, Bridgette Keller, Hassan Shaikh
Listen to our team discuss key takeaways from the weeklong summit and how industry trends are impacting business practices.
Health Law Diagnosed — Mintz’s 2022 Health Law New Year’s Resolutions
January 12, 2022 | Podcast | By Bridgette Keller
Publications
- Co-author, Assessing College Students' Use of Campus Recreation Facilities Through Individual and Environmental Factors, Recreational Sports Journal, (October 2018)
Involvement
- Board Member, South Asian Bar Association of Southern California
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, American Health Law Association
- Member, Health Care Compliance Association