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Rachel A. Alexander

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+1.202.434.7474

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Rachel is a seasoned health law attorney and litigator who concentrates her practice on representing health plans, payors, and managed care entities in all aspects of managed care and payor regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters with a specialized focus on pharmacy benefit and drug pricing–related issues.

Leveraging her extensive knowledge of and experience in health plan operations and health care law, Rachel helps clients navigate pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contract negotiation, administration, and procurement matters. She also provides guidance on compliance with federal law, with an emphasis on advising health plans on the requirements of Medicare, the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Medicaid, and other government health care programs.

In the litigation side of her practice, Rachel represents clients in state and federal court, arbitration, and mediation, directing and managing cases involving commercial and government contract disputes, False Claims Act cases, and other civil enforcement actions. Clients also seek her assistance with internal and government investigations.

Before law school, Rachel spent more than a decade in the health care administration field, working for industry-leading health plans and provider health care systems in roles primarily focused on contract negotiations and administration.

Experience

  • Provides legal guidance on all aspects of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracting, administration, and dispute resolution.
  • Advises on all aspects of health care and government contracting, including drafting and negotiating contracts, subcontracts, and affiliate agreements.
  • Provides counseling on regulatory issues related to managed care, including Medicare Part D/Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
  • Advises and defends health care government contractors with regard to government audits, investigations, and actions, including False Claims Act (FCA), Anti-Kickback, and Stark issues.
  • Evaluates and advises on health care corporate compliance programs, assessing whether compliance programs meet evolving legal standards.
  • Advises on all aspects of health care and government contracting, including drafting and negotiating contracts, subcontracts, and affiliate agreements.
  • Provides counseling on regulatory issues related to managed care, including Medicare Part D/Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
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PBM Policy and Legislative Update — Winter 2024

April 9, 2024 | Blog | By Theresa Carnegie, Tara E. Dwyer, Rachel A. Alexander, Bridgette Keller, Madison Castle, David Gilboa, Xavier Hardy, Abdie Santiago, Hassan Shaikh, Sophia Temis

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Mintz IRA Update — Second Edition: Q1 2024

February 21, 2024 | Blog | By Rachel A. Alexander, Theresa Carnegie, Tara E. Dwyer, Madison Castle, Mitchell Clough, Xavier Hardy, Stephnie John, Bridgette Keller, Abdie Santiago, Hassan Shaikh

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News & Press

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Mintz proudly announced the election of 13 attorneys to Members and the addition of a record-setting 22 new lateral Members in 2023, with 11 Partners in the newly opened Toronto office. This diverse group strengthens Mintz’s core areas, spanning Commercial and IP Litigation, Life Sciences, Tech, Private Equity, and Energy & Sustainability. The elevated Members and new lateral additions bring invaluable expertise to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes.
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Law360 detailed the arrival of Member Rachel Alexander to Mintz’s health law practice. Rachel represents clients in all aspects of managed care and payor regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters with a specialized focus on pharmacy benefit and drug pricing related issues.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Mintz has deepened its health care bench with the addition of new Member, Rachel Alexander.
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Events & Speaking

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May
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2024

Breaking Up is Hard to do and Other Trends in PBM and Pharmacy Supply Chain Contracting

BCBS 2024 Law, Audit, Compliance & Ethics Conference

Nashville, TN

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Involvement

  • Member, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia
  • Co-Chair, Health Law Forum, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2013 – 2014)
  • Co-Chair, Insurance Law Forum Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2012 – 2013)
  • Board of Trustees, Washington Ethical Society (2015 – 2019)
  • Member, Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF)
  • Co-Chair, WILEF DC (2015 – 2017)
  • Global Advisory Board, Women in Law Empowerment Forum (2015 – 2017)
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