Mikail Claudia, MD MPH

Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, based in Sepulveda, Calif., provides ambulatory (non-emergency) services, health care and outpatient treatment to United States veterans in the surrounding area. The outpatient clinic s services include programs for women s health, dentistry, mental health care and stroke rehabilitation care. Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center is affiliated with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The system is a part of the VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network that encompasses health care services to veterans in such areas as Long Beach, Loma Linda and San Diego, Calif., and Las Vegas, Nev. All VA Systems fall under the National Department of Veteran Affairs in Washington, D.C., the United States government cabinet department that addresses the issues and needs of the country s veterans and their families.

Founded in 1987, Hooper, Lundy & Bookman is one of the largest, full-service law firms in the United States. The firm meets the business, litigation and regulatory needs of health care providers. It serves various health care organizations, community hospitals and individual physician practices. Hooper, Lundy & Bookman s practice areas include alternative dispute handles various commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and strategic partnerships. The firm assists pharmaceutical clients with issues related to fraud and abuse law, government information requests, criminal trials, and the defense of civil and criminal allegations. It also assists long-term care operators with strategic planning and expansion projects. Hooper, Lundy & Bookman represents clients with issues related to health plans, insurers, preferred provider organizations and other managed care organizations. The firm provides assistance with various cases involving contract interpretations, contract terminations, and late payments and billings.