Neal N. Peterson
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Neal N. Peterson

Partner
peterson.neal@dorsey.com

Overview

A PARTNER IN DORSEY'S HEALTHCARE TRANSACTIONS AND REGULATIONS PRACTICE GROUP, NEAL HELPS HEALTH INDUSTRY CLIENTS ACHIEVE THEIR STRATEGIC BUSINESS GOALS THROUGH MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, JOINT VENTURES, AND AFFILIATIONS.

He also regularly advises clients regarding compliance with laws specific to the health industry, such as state licensure requirements and corporate practice of medicine statutes and regulations. Neal's experience includes representing both payers and providers of healthcare, such as health insurers, HMOs, management services organizations, integrated delivery systems, accountable care organizations, hospitals, multi-specialty physician groups, pharmacies, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.

Neal also serves on Dorsey’s Management Committee as Business Group Head, covering the Health Transactions and Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Groups.

Education & Admissions

Cornell Law School (J.D., 1993)

St. Olaf College (B.A., Economics and Mathematics, 1990), summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

  • Minnesota

Experience

Representative Work

Lead Health lawyer for:

  • Specialty Benefits, LLC in its purchase of National MedTrans, LLC
  • Collaborative Care Holdings, LLC in its acquisition of American Health Network, Inc.
  • WellMed Network, Inc. in its purchases of Homecare Dimensions, Inc. and Homecare Dimensions of Florida, Inc.
  • UnitedHealthcare in its acquisition of POMCO, a health insurance administrator
  • ProHEALTH Medical Management, LLC in its purchase of Riverside Medical Management, LLC
  • NAMM Medical Group Holdings, Inc. in its purchase of Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc.
  • Hosanna! Senior Living, LLC in its bond re-financing for a 93-unit senior housing facility in Lakeville, Minnesota
  • North American Medical Management California, Inc. in its acquisition of Empire Physician Management Co., LLC
  • Specialty Benefits, LLC in its acquisition of March Vision Care Incorporated
  • Fairview Health Services in its acquisition of PreferredOne Administrative Services, Inc.
  • Collaborative Care Holdings, LLC in its acquisition of ProHealth Physicians, Inc.
  • Health Enterprises Medical Laboratory, LLC in its acquisition of laboratory equipment and supplies from Central Iowa Healthcare
  • Ebenezer York Assisted Living, LLC in its bond re-financing for a 76-unit assisted living facility
  • Target Corporation in the sale of its pharmacy assets to CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
  • OptumHealth Care Solutions, Inc. in its acquisition of OrthoNet Holdings, Inc.
  • Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in its bond financing for a new 24-bed Transitional Care Unit in Burnsville, Minnesota
  • Collaborative Care Holdings, LLC in its acquisition of ProHEALTH Medical Management, LLC
  • Collaborative Care Holdings, LLC in its acquisition of WESTMED Practice Partners LLC
  • Health Enterprises Medical Laboratory, LLC in its acquisition of laboratory equipment and supplies from Skiff Medical Center
  • United HealthCare Services, Inc. in its acquisition of the rights to renew certain commercial administrative services business and health insurance membership in the States of Georgia, Indiana and South Carolina
  • GeneNews (USA), Inc. in its joint venture participation in Innovative Diagnostic Laboratory, LLP
  • Ebenezer Society in its joint venture with Saint Therese of Deephaven Senior Living to finance the construction of a 79-unit assisted living facility in Deephaven, Minnesota
  • Collaborative Care Holdings, LLC in its acquisition of NAMM Holdings, Inc.
  • Capitol Neurology P.A. in the sale of its assets to and employment of its physicians by University of Minnesota Physicians
  • OptumHealth Holdings, LLC in its affiliation with Monarch HealthCare, A Medical Group, Inc.
  • Value First, Inc. in its private placement with LeadingAge (formerly AAHSA) and certain of LeadingAge's state affiliates

News & Resources

Articles

Indiana Notification of Health Care Transactions Law Takes Effect
Corporate Transparency Act and the Friendly Physician Model
New Minnesota Health Care Transaction Oversight Law Imposes Additional Requirements on Nonprofit Health Care Entities
Minnesota Attorney General Notification of Health Care Transactions
Minnesota’s New Assisted Living License Renewal Process Clarified
New Minnesota Assisted Living Licensure Requirements Have Gone Into Effect and the First Survey Results Are Out
OIG Advisory Opinion No. 21-02 Provides Helpful Insights into Risk Mitigation Factors Regarding Health System-, Physician-, and Management Company-Owned Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Finalized Rule to Remove Disincentives to Living Organ Donation
CMS Provides Additional COVID-19 EMTALA Guidance for Hospitals
CARES Act Summary of Provisions that Support America’s Health Care System
COVID-19 and EMTALA: Ongoing Requirements and New Waivers
New Proposal to Remove Disincentives to Living Organ Donation
New Disclosure Requirements to be Phased-In to CMS Enrollment and Revalidation Process
Minnesota Enacts New Assisted Living Facility Law
CMS Continues Expansion of Supplemental Benefits in Medicare Advantage Plans
Changes to Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Model Proposed to Phase-In Beginning 2020
CMS Proposed Rule to Require Drug Pricing Transparency
Calls for Modernizing the Stark Law Continue; CMS Seeks Public Input on Stark Law Reforms
CMS Expands Health Related Supplemental Benefits in Medicare Advantage Plans
Advance Refunding Bond Legislation of Interest to Non-Profit Hospitals and Senior Living Organizations
FDA Commissioner Announces Plans to Streamline Approval Process for Headline-Grabbing Products
CMS To Expand Use of TPE Audits Nationwide by End of 2017
CMS Gives Clinical Labs Reporting Deadline Extension
OIG Interprets and Incorporates Statutory Exceptions to CMP Law
OIG Creates New AKS Safe Harbors Codifies Others

News & Press Mentions

201 Dorsey Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers in America, Lawyers of the Year, and Ones to Watch
200 Dorsey Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in 2024 Best Lawyers in America, Lawyers of the Year, and Ones to Watch
54 Dorsey Lawyers in Minneapolis Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 and 2019 Lawyers of the Year
51 Dorsey Lawyers in Minneapolis Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 and 2018 Lawyers of the Year
48 Dorsey Lawyers in Minneapolis and Fargo Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017 and 2017 Lawyers of the Year
Super Lawyers Recognizes 37 Dorsey Lawyers in Minneapolis
Super Lawyers Recognizes 39 Dorsey Lawyers in Minneapolis
Super Lawyers Recognizes 39 Dorsey Lawyers in Minneapolis
Super Lawyers Recognizes 39 Dorsey Lawyers in Minneapolis

Industries & Practices

  • Closely Held Businesses
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Healthcare Transactions & Regulations
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Member, American Health Law Association, 1993-present
  • Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, Health Law Section, 1996-present
    • Member, Governing Council, 2002-2008
  • Member, Advisory Board, Mitchell Hamline Health Law Institute, 2006-present
  • Ambassador, Twin Cities Diversity In Practice, multiple years

Community Involvement

  • Member, Board of Directors, Children’s Surgery International, 2017-present
  • Member, Executive Committee of Congregation Council, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 2012-2016
  • Co-Chair, Gift Committee of St. Olaf College 25th Reunion, 2014-2015
  • Member, Board of Directors, Courage Kenny Foundation, 2011-2014

Accolades

  • Listed as a Best Lawyer in America©, 2017-2025
  • Named a Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year, Health Care Law, 2022 and 2024
  • Listed as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, 2006-2016
  • Listed as a "Rising Star" by Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2004-2005

North Star Lawyer logo

  • MSBA North Star Lawyer, 2012-2016 and 2019
Neal N. Peterson