Manatt Health Solutions Adds Erik Johnson In Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 2, 2008 –Manatt Health Solutions (MHS) the interdisciplinary policy and business advisory division of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, announced today that Erik Johnson has joined MHS as a managing director.  He is based in Manatt’s Washington, DC office.

Johnson comes to MHS from The Advisory Board Company where, as managing director of the True North/Information Technology Insights program, he developed and implemented IT solutions to facilitate effective decision-making and accelerate the implementation and efficacy of new information technologies across hospitals and health systems to advance their clinical and operational goals.  In addition, as managing director of the Financial Leadership Council, Johnson identified best practices and implementation guidelines for revenue cycle management, capital planning and budgeting, and supply chain management.

“Erik’s strong background in the implementation and utilization of information technology in the healthcare space, specifically in an inpatient setting, is a great compliment to the strength of our national MHS team,” said William S. Bernstein, chair of Manatt’s healthcare practice. “His expertise will be a tremendous resource to our clients and we are thrilled to have Erik joining us in Washington.”

Leveraging the capabilities of Manatt’s law and policy professionals, MHS imparts expert insight to clients in the areas of, healthcare information technology, healthcare coverage and access healthcare financing and reimbursement, and healthcare restructuring. MHS provides an array of services such as strategic and business advice, policy analysis and research, project implementation and alliance development.

“Manatt’s reputation in the healthcare industry is unparalleled,” said Johnson of joining the firm.  “There is such depth of talent and a real cross-disciplinary approach.  I look forward to working alongside such distinguished colleagues.”

Johnson’s addition builds on momentum from May of this year, when Ann Boynton – the former undersecretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency – joined MHS as a managing director in the Sacramento, CA office.

Johnson earned an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an A.B., with honors and distinction, from Stanford University.

About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, provides legal and consulting services to a global client base from offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Sacramento, California; New York City and Albany, New York; and Washington, D.C.  Manatt includes Manatt Health Solutions, a healthcare policy and strategic business advisory group, and ManattJones Global Strategies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary that develops and implements strategies to expand client businesses and facilitate their effective competition in global markets.  For more information, visit www.manatt.com, www.manatthealthsolutions.com, and www.manattjones.com.

About Manatt Health Solutions

Manatt Health Solutions is a division of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, which provides legal and consulting services to a global client base from offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Sacramento, California; New York City and Albany, New York; and Washington, D.C. Manatt Health Solutions’ interdisciplinary team provides strategic and business advice, policy analysis, project implementation, and coalition building and advocacy services to clients in the areas of healthcare access and coverage, healthcare financing and reimbursement and health information technology. For more information, visit www.manatthealthsolutions.com.