Health Care Law

Health Care Law

Legal Solutions for an Evolving Industry

The healthcare industry operates in one of the most complex and highly regulated legal landscapes. Providers, hospitals, and medical professionals must navigate licensing, compliance, employment laws, and risk management, all while focusing on patient care. 

At Danna McKitrick, our Health Care Law team provides strategic legal counsel to help healthcare organizations, medical professionals, and industry stakeholders stay compliant, mitigate risks, and resolve disputes efficiently. From licensing and regulatory compliance to employment disputes and Stark Law considerations, our attorneys help clients anticipate legal challenges, maintain compliance, and protect their professional standing.

Comprehensive Legal Support for Healthcare Providers

Healthcare employers must comply with complex labor and employment regulations while managing staff contracts, compensation structures, and workplace disputes. Our attorneys provide legal guidance for employment agreements, including physician contracts, non-compete clauses, compensation models, and dispute resolution strategies. Whether drafting agreements or handling employment-related litigation, we ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws to protect both employers and employees.

Regulatory Compliance & HIPAA Guidance

Healthcare regulations are constantly evolving, and failure to comply can result in costly penalties, loss of licensure, or litigation. Our attorneys advise medical providers, hospitals, and practice groups on regulatory compliance, including:

  • HIPAA & Data Privacy: Guidance on patient data security, electronic health records, and HIPAA compliance policies.
  • Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs Compliance: Ensuring proper licensure and adherence to prescribing regulations.
  • DEA Compliance: Helping medical professionals and facilities avoid regulatory pitfalls and investigations.

We assist clients in proactively managing risk and staying ahead of regulatory changes that impact their practice.

Licensing & Professional Disciplinary Defense

Medical professionals rely on their licenses to practice, and a disciplinary action or licensing issue can threaten their careers. Our attorneys regularly represent healthcare providers before state licensing boards, hospital committees, and regulatory agencies, ensuring that due process is followed and professional reputations are protected.

From licensure applications and renewals to defending against disciplinary actions, we provide skilled legal counsel for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other medical professionals.

Stark Law, Anti-Kickback & Fraud Prevention

Healthcare providers must be extremely cautious when structuring business relationships, as Stark Law, Anti-Kickback statutes, and False Claims Act violations carry severe financial and legal consequences. Our attorneys help hospitals, private practices, and healthcare networks structure transactions and professional arrangements that comply with federal and state regulations, ensuring:

  • Proper financial relationships between physicians and healthcare entities
  • Legally compliant referral arrangements
  • Safe structuring of joint ventures, acquisitions, and compensation plans

By proactively addressing compliance risks, we help prevent regulatory investigations and financial penalties before they arise.

Proactive Legal Counsel for Healthcare Providers

The legal challenges in healthcare are constantly changing, and having an experienced legal team is essential to protecting your practice, reputation, and bottom line. At Danna McKitrick, we provide strategic, informed legal counsel to help healthcare providers and organizations stay compliant, resolve disputes, and operate with confidence.

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