Amy J. Dilcher

Overview

Amy Dilcher is special counsel in the Corporate Practice Group in the firm's Washington D.C. office.

Areas of Practice

With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including roles as General Counsel and a clinical background as an oncology nurse, Amy offers a unique blend of legal expertise and clinical insight. Her dual understanding of both the clinical and legal aspects of healthcare enables her to provide practical, tailored solutions that balance business goals with regulatory compliance.

Amy partners with healthcare organizations to confidently navigate complex challenges and achieve strategic objectives. Her expertise spans across:

Strategic affiliations and mergers
Hospital and physician transactions
Complex regulatory issues and compliance
Operational risk management and compliance
Post-transaction integration and alignment

Having served as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for both nonprofit hospitals and private equity-backed healthcare organizations, Amy brings deep experience in:

Assessing strategic business opportunities
Evaluating and mitigating regulatory compliance risks
Optimizing operational efficiencies
Enhancing legal processes and organizational performance
Designing cost-effective, actionable solutions
Facilitating smooth post-transaction integration

Amy specializes in structuring complex healthcare transactions, managing legal risks during critical phases, and ensuring seamless compliance integration. She provides expert guidance on:

Structuring and negotiating healthcare transactions
Managing post-transaction legal and regulatory risks
Designing and implementing compliance programs
Delivering ongoing legal and compliance support
Building and optimizing legal operations

In addition to her transactional and compliance work, Amy is a trusted advisor in streamlining legal operations, with expertise in:

Developing corporate law department maturity
Aligning legal services with industry benchmarks
Enhancing productivity and transparency
Reducing legal costs and improving turnaround times
Fostering collaboration across departments
Implementing efficient workflow management

If you're seeking a seasoned healthcare counsel to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes, Amy offers strategic, practical solutions designed to drive results and ensure long-term success.

Certifications

Levels 100 and 200, Legal Lean Sigma Certification, Lean Legal Sigma Institute, 2020

Basic Mediation Certification, Baltimore Mediation Center, 2020

Experience

Represented Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), a private investment firm, in connection with its strategic partnership with Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV)
Advised US Digestive Health, the leading gastroenterology practice in the Northeast and one of the largest in the United States, in its partnership with Blair Gastroenterology Associates, a team of highly skilled physicians specializing in disorders and diseases of the digestive system
Advised PT Solutions, a portfolio company of General Atlantic, with the healthcare regulatory review and analyses, including healthcare fraud and abuse compliance, HIPAA and data privacy and security support, of its acquisition of ActivePro Rehab Partners (ActivePro), a physical therapy practice with locations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland
Represented VillageMD in its agreement to acquire Summit Health-CityMD, a leading provider of primary, specialty and urgent care