Healthcare

The healthcare industry faces a unique and challenging legal and regulatory landscape that impacts the way healthcare businesses and transactions are structured and conducted. Our healthcare lawyers not only are well-versed in the appliable laws and regulations, but they also have operational experience, allowing them to meld complex legal problem-solving with pragmatic business advice, in an effort to ensure our clients remain legally compliant while maximizing the potential for their businesses. In addition, we have a breadth of experience on the healthcare litigation front, assisting clients in resolving complex legal proceedings on behalf of our healthcare clients.

We serve healthcare providers and ancillary service organizations, including physician groups, laboratories, pharmacies, imaging centers, behavioral health programs, DME suppliers, management services organizations (MSOs) and healthcare providers of virtually all types, with full-service legal representation across transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters.

Transactional Services
We assist clients with entity formation, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and day-to-day contractual agreements. Our team structures and negotiates management services agreements, professional services agreements, compensation models, lease arrangements, and provider relationships, always with a focus on compliance with federal and state laws – including, but not limited to, the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA), HIPAA, the regulations governing corporate practice of medicine.

Litigation
We represent healthcare entities in a wide array of litigation matters, including medical malpractice, partnership and shareholder disputes, employment law matters, breach of contract claims, and reimbursement disputes, among others. We attempt to avoid litigation where possible, seeking practical yet efficient dispute resolution strategies to protect our clients’ business operations and reputations.

Whether facing a commercial dispute, defending against a malpractice action, negotiating a complex agreement, or otherwise navigating challenges which can leave your business vulnerable, our team is here to deliver strategic, industry-focused counsel designed to support your goals and mitigate your risks.