Health and life sciences laws and regulations are constantly being written, amended, reinterpreted or revoked. Instead of waiting to see what changes will occur FaegreBD Consulting takes action. Our government relations professionals work closely with FDA, CMS, and state and local administrative and legislative leaders to improve the regulatory environment. Our job: to advocate for policy decisions that are in the best interests of the public and the industry.

Federal Government

Whether the challenge lies in the executive or legislative branch of the federal government, FaegreBD Consulting has the experience, in-depth knowledge and key contacts among decision makers needed to help clients in the health and life sciences community achieve their federal affairs goals. 

FaegreBD Consulting has a record of spurring beneficial policy solutions ranging from issue-specific relief to broad changes impacting entire industries. Our work enhances public health and accelerates technology innovation.

State Government

Influencing the course of laws and regulations at the state level is particularly challenging given variations among institutions and procedures from one state to another. Through our experienced knowledgeable professionals, FaegreBD Consulting helps clients navigate those challenges to achieve policy and regulatory goals.

Medicaid cost-containment and tort reform initiatives are regularly debated in every state and require specialized education of key public health officials. FaegreBD Consulting state affairs professionals have experience designing fair cost-containment and tort reform policy and have successfully maintained competitive and open marketplaces in all 50 states.

We work with clients to identify state-level opportunities and challenges and to devise appropriate strategies and tactics. Drawing on our extensive political and governmental ties within the states, our professionals gather critical intelligence and identify potential allies to support client initiatives. 

As at the federal level, FaegreBD Consulting maintains strong relationships with members of both the legislative and executive branches in the states. We leverage those relationships to help our clients identify legislative champions, educate key lawmakers and regulators about a client's position, and counter opponents' arguments.