HEALTHCARE BUSINESS LAW

Legal assistance to healthcare professionals is our business. Klein Law Offices is a specialty law firm that provides the complete spectrum of services to medical, dental, podiatry, chiropractic practices, and other healthcare professionals and organizations. In the rapidly changing jungle of health law and regulations, we offer knowledgeable, up-to-date and creative representation.

Service Packages for Healthcare Practitioners and Groups

• Practice start-up packages (documentation and advice enabling your operation, including professional corporation registrations, licenses, office lease, personnel issues, etc.);
• Practice purchase and sale, including "buy-in", "buy-out" and other transitions;
• Complete on-site legal review of the office and assessment of problem areas;

Lawyer on Your Side of the Table: Representation in Negotiations

You fight for your patients, but who fights for your own rights? Our office represents doctors and other professionals in employment negotiations and contractual discussions with physician groups, and hospitals. When you are negotiating with a large institution, it helps to have a lawyer on your side of the table. In addition, we draft and review:

• Employment agreements with professionals and other personnel;
• Covenants not to compete and other arrangements;
• Joint ventures, practice associations, agreements with management companies.

Legal and Policy Compliance (Stark II, HIPAA and Other Rules)

We guide you through the maze of legal and ethical rules, including managed care policy questions ("how to stay on the provider list", "how to keep your privileges", etc.). We cover:

• Complex Federal and State regulations;
• Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement issues;
• Self-referral provisions ("Stark II" and related laws);
• Licensure, certification and ethics;
• HIPAA implications (record confidentiality, waivers and releases);

Patient Bill of Rights" and Your Rights
We explain the latest trends in this potentially explosive area, such as:

• Privacy concerns - medical records, risk management;
• "Informed consent"; Family involvement; Decisions to refuse care;