Practicing medicine entails the risk of litigation, government investigation and potential loss of licensure. Multi-physician practices require legal counsel that understands those risks and how to mitigate them. Faegre Baker Daniels has assisted many physician practices and provides tailored solutions to address your unique challenges.

Regulatory Compliance

The government places significant limits on your work. Keeping track of regulations and determining whether you are at risk of disciplinary action while still conducting your day-to-day medical practice is a balancing act. Allow us to support your compliance efforts. We help physician groups develop internal programs to remain in compliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Act, False Claims Act and Medicare and Medicaid billing requirements. Complex end-of-life issues such as informed consent, advance directives, substituted consent and withdrawal of life support pose additional risk to your organization. We can help you deal with these matters by developing appropriate forms and processes.

Privacy and Data Security

Privacy stipulations concerning medical records are tightening. We help you protect medical records, set up appropriate electronic health records, utilize telemedicine technologies and manage e-discovery issues in ways that comply with privacy and data security requirements.

Licensure and Investigations

Wading through the complex issue of licensure can be difficult. We advise physicians and physician practices on licensing requirements and certification. We represent physicians during disciplinary investigations and hearings related to regulatory compliance and negotiate with disciplinary authorities on your behalf. Furthermore, we have provided counsel during judicial reviews of administrative decisions before many courts, including the Indiana Supreme Court.

Litigation

When you are faced with medical malpractice litigation, you need experienced advocates on your side. Our skilled professional liability attorneys defend physicians in such cases and have an excellent track record of negotiating favorable settlements for our clients.

Business Expansion

As you expand and seek opportunities for growth, we provide sophisticated counsel on complex physician-hospital joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions that help you achieve business goals.