Healthcare
In an era of healthcare reform brought about by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, access to experienced healthcare counsel has never been more important. While 20th century healthcare was based upon a fee-for-service model, healthcare in the 21st century is converting to a quality-based, fee-for-outcome model.
These changes – combined with existing market forces such as medical liability, spiraling costs, the aging population, the need for new facilities and new delivery systems – will dramatically impact healthcare providers, insurance companies, pharmaceutical and medical device businesses, and employers.
With our extensive healthcare industry experience, Squire Sanders can help you with key issues affecting your business, from administrative compliance and accreditation to mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, and from regulatory matters (Stark and antikickback) to third-party reimbursement, and medical staff bylaws.
Our industry clients include:
- Hospitals, hospital systems and hospital management companies
- Large physician groups
- Health insurers and HMOs
- Assisted living facilities and nursing homes
- Ambulatory surgical facilities and community health centers
- Home health agencies
- Laboratories and utilization review companies
- Preferred provider organizations
- Professional associations and medical staffs
- Urgent care centers
Several members of our healthcare practice have extensive experience and training in the management of hospitals and health systems – having served as administrators at major metropolitan hospitals – or have degrees in healthcare administration and pharmacy. Our healthcare lawyers also work closely with our team members who serve clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical device industries. Using a team approach, our lawyers are committed to helping you successfully achieve your business goals.
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