Deborah Bachrach, Health Care Attorney in New York
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Deborah Bachrach is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Health Care.
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- Handles Health Care matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (New York City) (2015).
About Deborah Bachrach: Deborah Bachrach is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Health Care.
Areas of practice
Deborah's practice areas in New York
Deborah concentrates on health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Deborah handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in New York
Deborah takes health care matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deborah agrees to represent you.
Biography
Deborah Bachrach, health care attorney serving New York
Deborah Bachrach is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Health Care. Deborah works from New York and takes on health care matters across the region.
Deborah Bachrach uses her significant experience with both public- and private-sector health policy and financing to help states, providers, insurers and foundations analyze and implement the Affordable Care Act. She also counsels clients on Medicaid coverage, payment policies, delivery systems and other healthcare reforms.
Before rejoining Manatt, Deborah served as Medicaid director and deputy commissioner of health for the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Health Insurance Programs, where she managed coverage, care and payment policies for more than four million children and adults enrolled in the state's Medicaid and Child Health Insurance programs. She led reforms to streamline Medicaid’s eligibility and enrollment process, and improve its purchasing strategies.
Deborah has advised the Center for Health Care Strategies, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Before working with the state of New York, as a Manatt partner Deborah provided legislative, regulatory and strategic counsel to academic medical centers, safety net hospitals, community health centers, health plans and other healthcare companies.
Deborah has also worked as vice president, external affairs, at St. Luke's–Roosevelt Hospital Center; as New York State chief assistant attorney general; and as chief of the Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Civil Rights Bureau.
Deborah was an adjunct professor of law at the New York University School of Law, where she taught a seminar on federal health reform from 2011 to 2013.
How Deborah handles health care matters
Deborah Bachrach uses her significant experience with both public- and private-sector health policy and financing to help states, providers, insurers and foundations analyze and implement the Affordable Care Act. She also counsels clients on Medicaid coverage, payment policies, delivery systems and other healthcare reforms. Before rejoining Manatt, Deborah served as Medicaid director and deputy…
The kind of cases Deborah takes
Deborah reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Deborah studied and practices
New York University
J.D. · 1975
Jurisdictions
Deborah's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
ACTIVE
Deborah studied at J.D. in New York University.
Law school and academic background
Deborah completed J.D. in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Deborah runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Deborah's legal honors and published work
Deborah has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (New York City)
2015
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Outstanding Career Achievement Award, NY Association for Ambulatory Care, 2010
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Forstner Award, Community Health Care Association of New York State, 2008
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leadership Award, Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, 2008
2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York Super Lawyers, 2006, 2007
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Advocacy Leadership Award, Morris Heights Health Center Foundation, 2003
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (New York City) (2015). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Deborah Bachrach in New York
Deborah's primary office is at New York, New York, 10036. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Deborah Bachrach — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Deborah usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Deborah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Deborah will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Deborah
Deborah discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Deborah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Deborah's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Deborah Bachrach
How much does it cost to hire Deborah for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Deborah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Deborah offer a free consultation?
Deborah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Deborah's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in New York typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Deborah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Deborah take my case if I'm outside New York?
Deborah is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Deborah will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Deborah?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Deborah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Deborah accepting new health care clients right now?
Deborah's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
Deborah handles health care matters throughout New York. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified health care attorneys in that community.
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