Physicians & Physician Organizations
In the past, most physicians practiced alone or in small groups; they treated patients and were paid for their services. That simplicity is gone. Today, physicians practice in diverse settings, engage in a variety of different business relationships, and are subject to an imposing regulatory framework.
Legal services for physicians are difficult to provide without a deep understanding of this new landscape. Our professionals have developed this understanding from our work as in-house attorneys and consultants for a variety of physician organizations.
Using our in-house knowledge and perspective, we provide exceptional counsel that allows physicians to comply with legal requirements and effectively manage business relationships.
Legal Solutions
Here are just a few of the legal services we provide:
- Preparing, reviewing and negotiating employment and independent contractor agreements for physicians and other medical professionals
- Handling of physician practice sales, spin offs, dissolutions, mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations
- Advising on physician specific reimbursement issues
- Preparing, reviewing and negotiating agreements for all types of hospital-physician relationships including medical director arrangements, physician recruitment assistance arrangements and medical office leases
- Structuring and analysis of relationships for compliance with health care fraud and abuse laws including the federal “Stark Law” and Anti-Kickback Statute
- Creating and reviewing all types of physician practice clinical and management policies and procedures
- Assisting with medical licensure issues including medical board investigations and adverse licensure actions
- Evaluating, planning and structuring hospital-physician joint ventures and physician-owned health care facilities
Call us today to discuss your specific health law needs at 214.624.6980.
