Randi Seigel
Randi Seigel provides legal and strategic counsel to health care providers, emerging health tech and services companies, women’s health companies, insurers, and post-acute care providers. Randi brings substantial knowledge of complex health care regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state privacy laws, state licensure and scope of practice laws, telehealth, artificial intelligence, Medicare and Medicaid conditions of participation and billing, fraud and abuse laws, and other regulatory and enforcement matters. Randi’s deep understanding of the health care players—from commercial and government payors to providers—brings valuable insights to her clients to assist them as they develop and execute their strategic goals. Randi also supports her clients in structuring innovative payment arrangements, assessing the risks and regulatory impacts of complex transactions, and responding to government audits.
Randi came to Manatt from the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY), where she served as associate general counsel and then as the vice president of compliance and regulatory affairs and the privacy officer, advising on regulatory risks associated with, and paths to compliantly achieve, strategic objectives, including partnerships with hospitals and accountable care organizations (ACOs), and patient engagement.
Prior to VNSNY, Randi was a health care associate at Garfunkel Wild, PC. She represented hospitals, home health agencies, physician practices, pharmacies and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in corporate and regulatory compliance, including researching Medicare and Medicaid billing, reimbursement, and fraud and abuse concerns; evaluating state and federal licensure issues; and responding to Medicare and Medicaid audits and investigations.
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Randi Seigel
Randi Seigel provides legal and strategic counsel to health care providers, emerging health tech and services companies, women’s health companies, insurers, and post-acute care providers. Randi brings substantial knowledge of complex health care regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state privacy laws, state licensure and scope of practice laws, telehealth, artificial intelligence, Medicare and Medicaid conditions of participation and billing, fraud and abuse laws, and other regulatory and enforcement matters. Randi’s deep understanding of the health care players—from commercial and government payors to providers—brings valuable insights to her clients to assist them as they develop and execute their strategic goals. Randi also supports her clients in structuring innovative payment arrangements, assessing the risks and regulatory impacts of complex transactions, and responding to government audits.
Randi came to Manatt from the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY), where she served as associate general counsel and then as the vice president of compliance and regulatory affairs and the privacy officer, advising on regulatory risks associated with, and paths to compliantly achieve, strategic objectives, including partnerships with hospitals and accountable care organizations (ACOs), and patient engagement.
Prior to VNSNY, Randi was a health care associate at Garfunkel Wild, PC. She represented hospitals, home health agencies, physician practices, pharmacies and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in corporate and regulatory compliance, including researching Medicare and Medicaid billing, reimbursement, and fraud and abuse concerns; evaluating state and federal licensure issues; and responding to Medicare and Medicaid audits and investigations.
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Certification in Bioethics and Medical Humanities, May 2006
Washington University, B.A., Philosophy and Women’s Studies, magna cum laude, 2003
Accomplishments
Speaker, MedCity News Invest Digital Health Conference: How is Healthcare Dealing With AI Hallucinations? September 2025.
Speaker, “State Telehealth Reproductive Access Laws,” American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Nexus Conference, May 2025.
Speaker, “Navigating AI Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare: Ethics, Approvals, and Legal Challenges,” American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Nexus Conference, May 2025.
Speaker, “Owning the Boardwalk,” HLTH, October 2024.
Speaker, “Newsroom Coverage of Texas OB/GYN Physician Workforce Study,” HLTH, October 2024.
Speaker, “CCHP 2024 Webinar Series: Loper Bright/Chevron,” Center for Connected Health Policy, August 2024.
Speaker, “We’re Having Déjà Vu: AI, the New Frontier,” ATA Nexus 2024, American Telemedicine Association, May 6, 2024.
Speaker, “Charting the Course: AI Policy and Regulation's Impact on the Future of Virtual Care,” ATA Nexus 2024, American Telemedicine Association, May 6, 2024.
Moderator, “Investing in Women's Health Innovation,” Women's Health and Changing Laws Virtual Program, American Health Law Association, May 2, 2024.
Moderator, “Standing Up for Women’s Health,” VIVE 2024 Annual Conference, February 2024.
Speaker, “Scaling Across 50 States—Strategic and Legal Considerations for Entrepreneurs,” ATA2023 Annual Conference & Expo, American Telemedicine Association, March 6, 2023.
Speaker, “Creating a Culture of Change: Unlocking Strategies for Successful Omnichannel Care Delivery,” ATA2023 Annual Conference & Expo, American Telemedicine Association, March 6, 2023.
Panelist, “Privacy of Diabetes Devices,” 2022 Annual Diabetes Technology Meeting, Diabetes Technology Society, November 3, 2022.
Speaker, “Navigating Safe Harbors and Avoiding Stark Law and AKS Violations in the Payor-Provider Relationship,” Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Summit on Medicare Advantage, American Conference Institute, October 13, 2022.
Speaker, “When Health Care and Consumer Data Rules Collide: Ensuring Compliance With the Latest Generation of Data Privacy Laws,” Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), September 21, 2022.
Speaker, “Know Your Home Field: Health Privacy, Information Blocking and Incident Response,” New York Health Information Management Association (NYHIMA), February 10, 2021.
Speaker, “Information Blocking: What You Need to Know,” Health Connect Partners 2020 Fall Virtual Hospital & Healthcare I.T. Conference, September 17, 2020.
Speaker, “Navigating Compliance Challenges for Integrated Payor-Provider Systems,” 2020 Managed Care Compliance Conference, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, January 27, 2020.
Speaker, “Navigating Compliance Challenges for Integrated Payor-Provider Systems,” AHLA Health Plan Law and Compliance Institute, Chicago, Illinois November 14, 2019.
Speaker, “Establishing and Maintaining Effective Internal Controls,” Home Care Association of New York State Corporate Compliance Symposium, Albany, New York, October 17, 2019.
Speaker, “Compliance for Hospice and Home Care,” Health Care Compliance Association 23rd Annual Compliance Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, April 9, 2019.
Speaker, “Compliance Risks Facing Hospice and Home Care Providers,” American Health Lawyers Association Long Term Care and the Law, Phoenix, Arizona, February 28, 2019.
Speaker, “Strategies for Compliance Oversight and Program Integrity in Medicaid Managed Care,” Webinar, June 27, 2018.
Moderator, “Best Practices in Healthcare Auditing & Monitoring,” American Bar Association’s January Tweet Chat, January 10, 2018.
Presenter, “Developing an Ethics Program in Hospice Organizations: The VNSNY Experience,” Hospice Ethics Symposium, New York, New York, September 2013.
Presenter, “Responding to a Desire for Hastened Death: A Case Study in Collaborative Organizational Policy Development,” Hospital and Palliative Care Association of New York Annual Meeting, Albany, New York, May 2013.
Panelist, “End of Life Ethics,” Living with Grief Conference, New York, New York, April 2013.
Chambers USA, Top-Ranked Attorney, Healthcare (New York), 2022–2025
Legal 500, Next Generation Partner in Healthcare: Health Insurers, 2021–2025
Legal 500, Next Generation Partner in Healthcare: Service Providers, 2024-2025
Legal 500, Leading Partner in Healthcare: Service Providers, 2025
The Best Lawyers in America, 2021–2026
Law360, “Rising Star” Recognition (Top Healthcare Attorney Under 40), 2019
Selected to participate in and completed VNSNY Senior Leadership Lab, June 2013–November 2013
Admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut
Member of the New York State Bar Association—Health Law Section
Member of the New York City Bar Association—Health Law Section
Member of the Healthcare Compliance Association
Member of the Diabetes Technology Society iCoDE Project Steering Committee
Member of the Diabetes Technology Society iCoDE2 Steering Committee
Quoted, “Abortion Rule’s Demise Spells Trouble for HHS Privacy Role,” Bloomberg Law, August 19, 2025.
Quoted, “Reconciliation bill would an enforcement of state AI laws for 10 years,” Fierce Healthcare, May 13, 2025.
Quoted, “Abortion pill prescriptions are now being tracked in parts of the US — with help from a little-known tech company,” Business Insider, March 10, 2025.
Quoted, “Sweeping NY Health Privacy Bill Garners Both Concerns and Praise,” InsideHealthPolicy, January 30, 2025.
Quoted, “Lawmakers consider AI guardrails for health care,” Pluribus News, January 30, 2025.
Quoted, “Telehealth Community Watches State AI Regs, Shield Laws, Private Equity Requirements In 2025 Sessions,” InsideHealthPolicy, January 8, 2025.
Quoted, “Trump's Win Could Alter Plans for These Startups,” Modern Healthcare, November 12, 2024.
Featured, “Brian Anderson, President and CEO at Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) & Randi E Seigel, Healthcare Regulatory Lawyer at Manatt Phelps and Phillips,” Healthcare: AI in Review, October 24, 2024.
Quoted, “4 Questions About the Future of Compounding Pharmacies,” Second Opinion, October 25, 2024.
Quoted, “California Legislature Passes First-Ever Bill Specifically Regulating Payer AI Use,” InsideHealthPolicy, September 11, 2024.
Quoted, “Calif. poised to set guardrails for AI in health care,” Pluribus News, September 10, 2024.
Quoted, “Stakeholders Struggle with Patchwork of State AI Laws Amid Federal Void,” InsideHealthPolicy, August 20, 2024.
Co-author, “Your Guide to How Policymakers are Regulating AI in Healthcare,” Second Opinion, July 11, 2024.
Quoted, “Lawmakers navigate AI's promise, perils in health care,” Pluribus News, May 21, 2024.
Co-author, “Manatt Health: Health AI Policy Tracker,” an AI toolkit prepared for Manatt on Health, April 2024.
Co-author, “Abortion Access and Coverage Survey,” a 50 State Survey prepared for Manatt on Health, January 24, 2024.
Co-author, “State Abortion Shield Laws Survey,” a 50 State Survey prepared for Manatt on Health , September 22, 2023.
Quoted, “As regulators play catch up with AI, tech startups say uncertainty is slowing them down,” STAT, February 20, 2024.
Featured, “Telehealth Regulations Change in a Post-Pandemic World,” New York State Association State Bar News, February 12, 2024.
Featured, “Randi Seigel and Jared Augenstein on the CMS 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule,” The Compliance & Ethics Blogs, January 23, 2024.
Quoted, “Skepticism Of Agency Power Key To 5th Circ. Abortion Ruling,” Law360, January 5, 2024.
Featured, “Exploring How Shield Laws Protect Interstate Abortion Care Access,” Healthcare Strategies Podcast, November 13, 2023.
Co-author, “CMS publishes 2024 proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule,” Compliance Today, October 2023.
Quoted, “Proposed HIPAA Rule Would Protect Abortion PHI From Law Enforcement,” Report on Medicare Compliance, April 17, 2023.
Co-author, “PA and NP compliance considerations for provider organizations in the wake of COVID-19 and the telehealth revolution,” Compliance Today, February 2023.
Co-author, “Post-acute care providers’ fraud risks,” Compliance Today, January 2023.
Co-author, “Chapter 7: Telehealth and digital health privacy regulations,” Diabetes Digital Health and Telehealth, 2022.
Quoted, “Medicaid managed care plans would face heftier compliance standards under state proposal,” Crain’s New York Business, July 26, 2022.
Co-author, “When healthcare and consumer data rules collide: Compliance with the latest generation of data privacy laws,” Cosmos, June 2022.
Co-author, “Compliance for integrated provider-payers,” Compliance Today, July 2020.
Co-author, “Protecting Privacy in the Midst of COVID-19,” McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, May 19, 2020.
Co-author, “Massive Data Breach Underscores Importance of Business Associate Security,” Pratt’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Report, September 2019.
Co-author, “The High Cost of Compliance: Assessing the Regulatory Burden on Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities,” National Association of Behavioral Health, March 2019.
Co-author, “Medicare Telehealth Coverage—Ten Things to Know,” Special Edition “Health Update,” November 7, 2018.
Co-author, “Regulatory Overload: Assessing the Regulatory Burden on Health Systems, Hospitals and Post-acute Care Providers,” American Hospital Association, October 2017.
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