Health Law

Health care is among the most highly regulated industries, being subject to extensive legislation and agency oversight at federal and state levels. Many of these laws and regulations revolve around health care providers – those delivering services to patients – while a growing body of laws and regulations is developing around protections for patients, including issues such as health information privacy and access to medical care. Another emerging area of practice in the health care sector involves the rapidly expanding use of technology to manage, deliver, analyze, and pay for health care services.

Our firm has qualified, expert counsel with extensive experience in the industry to help guide your health care business and avoid legal troubles. Some of the areas we specialize in include:

• Health Care Fraud and Abuse and Physician Self-Referral Laws (Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Etc.)
• Health Information Privacy (HIPAA/HITECH) and Electronic Health/Medical Records (EHRs/EMRs)
• Hospital-Physician Transactions and Alignment (Joint Ventures, Professional Services Agreements, Co-Management Agreements, Quality & Performance Metrics and Incentives, Accountable Care Organizations, Employment vs. Independent Contractor Models, Etc.)
• Physician Groups (Legal & Business Structures, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Employment Law, Ownership Changes, Real Estate Ownership & Leasing, Compensation Strategies)
• Fair Market Value Compensation and Business Valuation Standards
• Tax-Exempt and Charitable Organizations
• Corporate Governance and Related Matters (Boards of Directors, Governing Bodies, Medical Staffs, Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, Etc.)
• Compliance and Internal Investigations
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Business and Technology Contracts