AHLA Announces Dennis M. Barry as 2024 Recipient of the David J. Greenburg Founders Award

Washington, D.C. –  AHLA is proud to announce Dennis M. Barry as the 2024 recipient of the David J. Greenburg Founders Award, the highest and most prestigious honor awarded by AHLA.   

Barry, formerly with King & Spalding LLP, is a leading expert in Medicare reimbursement law. Over the past 30 years, Dennis has been a prominent speaker at AHLA’s Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues, additionally serving as the Program Chair for this event. His dedication to AHLA extends beyond speaking engagements; Barry was an active member of AHLA’s Board of Directors, where he contributed to the Quality Council and Professional Resources Committee. Notably, during his tenure on the Professional Resources Committee, he collaborated with staff to establish the Association’s Health Law Archive, a comprehensive database containing over 30,000 health law documents. 

"It is a privilege to announce Dennis as the recipient of this prestigious award," said David S. Cade, Chief Executive Officer of AHLA. "Dennis has demonstrated exceptional service and leadership in numerous roles within AHLA. His unwavering dedication to the health law profession is exemplary, and it is an honor to recognize him alongside our distinguished past recipients." 

"Dennis has been a steadfast and passionate supporter of AHLA for many years," said Patricia A. Markus, AHLA President. "I am deeply inspired by his dedication to health law and his commitment to advancing the industry. His substantial contributions to our community highlight why he is so deserving of this prestigious award." 

Throughout his career, Berry has been a highly regarded speaker, writer, and mentor, impacting the health law profession positively and influencing future generations of health law professionals. Recognized for many years as one of the country’s leading attorneys in Medicare reimbursement, he was named Lawyer of the Year in Health Law in Washington, DC, a Band One “Chambers USA” lawyer, and one of the “Best Lawyers in America.” His sustained thought leadership and visionary contributions embody the spirit of the David J. Greenburg Founders Award. 

“As a pioneer of Medicare reimbursement law, Dennis took to heart the saying ‘no money, no mission’ and tirelessly dedicated himself to ensuring his clients received the reimbursement they were due so they could continue their mission of caring for the sick and vulnerable. All of us here at King & Spalding, but especially the healthcare team, were privileged to experience firsthand Dennis’s passion and dedication to his healthcare clients, his colleagues, and the field of healthcare law. We’re proud to see our former partner so deservedly recognized for his decades of service to AHLA and the healthcare community.” 

AHLA is honored to celebrate Dennis M. Barry’s outstanding achievements and his unwavering commitment to advancing health law. His leadership and vision have left an indelible mark on the Association and the broader health law community. 

ABOUT THE DAVID J. GREENBURG FOUNDERS AWARD 

The David J. Greenburg Founders Award is awarded annually to an individual who has shown great loyalty to the Association throughout their career and has made a significant contribution to the growth and development of AHLA. The David J. Greenburg Founders Award is the highest and most prestigious award offered by AHLA.   

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