Edo Banach

A seasoned health care leader with a record of success in both the public and private sectors, Edo Banach leverages his deep understanding of home-based, hospice and palliative care; Medicare and Medicaid law and policy; and health care delivery to increase access to care and create a more equitable health system for communities throughout the country.

Edo has established himself as a trusted partner for post-acute and long-term services and supports looking for strategic legal, regulatory and policy counsel. He advises on a variety of federal and state regulatory matters, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), fraud and abuse, administrative appeals, privacy and consent, and state licensing issues. He also counsels clients on Medicare-Medicaid program integrity and overlap as well as coordinating Medicaid and Medicare palliative care, hospice and home health partnerships.

As former President and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Edo has extensive experience directing nationwide efforts to deliver care for patients with complex health needs and has led numerous legislative and administrative advocacy efforts before the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the White House.

Additionally, as former Deputy Director of CMS’ Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, Edo helped improve program coordination and reform the delivery system for approximately 10 million enrollees. Tapping into this experience, he helps clients adapt to changes in the Medicare-Medicaid program and provides counsel on Medicaid managed care, Medicare Advantage and dual eligibles matters, among other related issues. Edo also advises clients on providing more integrated care for individuals seeking post-acute and long-term care, including for Special Needs Plans (SNPs), Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).