New York Business Lawyers for Healthcare Services

Attorneys Helping Healthcare Businesses and Organizations Meet Their Legal Requirements in New York City

The healthcare industry is complex and heavily regulated. Healthcare businesses and organizations may encounter legal challenges related to business formation, regulatory compliance, the use of technology, patient privacy, and much more. Medical practices, hospitals, health plans, medical device companies, and other healthcare entities will need to meet legal requirements at the federal and state levels while also addressing issues related to contractual relationships, liability, and operational procedures. In this dynamic environment, legal counsel from an experienced attorney can play an essential role in an organization's success.

Health Counsel Group provides comprehensive legal services for healthcare businesses and organizations in New York and throughout the United States. Our attorneys understand the legal challenges that may affect healthcare entities, and we work closely with clients to provide strategic guidance and develop practical solutions that will help them achieve their goals. With our knowledge of healthcare regulations, business law, and technology, we can provide the representation needed to help our clients achieve ongoing success.

Accountable Care Organizations and Providers of Health Services

Accountable care organizations may encounter a variety of business law concerns that may affect their operations. These organizations will need to establish the proper business structures to provide liability protection while meeting regulatory requirements that apply to healthcare entities.

Our law firm works with healthcare providers to select and implement business structures that will align with their objectives. We can prepare formation documents, operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements that will address the unique considerations that affect healthcare organizations. For accountable care organizations, we can help design governance structures that will allow for collaboration among multiple providers while addressing antitrust concerns and other regulatory requirements.

Telehealth and Virtual Care Services

The increasing use of telehealth technology has transformed the ways that healthcare services may be provided to patients. However, the implementation of these technologies will involve complex legal requirements that organizations must address. Healthcare entities may need to negotiate technology vendor agreements and implement standards that address remote prescribing, privacy protections, fraud and abuse considerations, scope of practice limitations, credentialing requirements, and reimbursement policies.

At Health Counsel Group, our lawyers work with clients to ensure that they can provide telemedicine services for their patients. We can negotiate contracts with vendors and work with organizations to put the proper policies and procedures in place while also ensuring that they meet all regulatory requirements.

Digital Health Platforms and Tools

Healthcare organizations may use digital health platforms that include electronic health record systems, patient engagement tools, remote monitoring devices, clinical decision applications, and health information exchanges. The implementation of these technologies may involve licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and outsourcing arrangements. Organizations will also need to address privacy protections and regulatory compliance while making sure they can use digital tools effectively.

At Health Counsel Group, we work with healthcare organizations to address legal concerns about the use of digital platforms. We can help establish agreements and contracts while providing guidance on the policies and procedures that will help ensure that organizations meet their legal requirements.

Medical Devices and Healthcare Technologies

Medical devices and technologies may be used during diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring, and they can assist with the management of medical conditions. The use of these technologies will involve a variety of legal considerations for healthcare organizations and companies that develop medical products. Concerns related to regulatory compliance, intellectual property, vendor contracts, and privacy safeguards may play a role in the use of technologies or the development of new technologies.

At Health Counsel Group, we can help healthcare businesses understand the legal issues that may affect the use of different types of medical devices and technologies. We can make sure they follow the proper procedures to maintain compliance with the applicable regulations. We can also work with medical device developers and manufacturers to address concerns related to intellectual property, FDA approvals, and the marketing of devices throughout the product lifecycle.

Clinical Supervision and Management

Healthcare organizations that manage clinical staff across multiple categories will need to implement comprehensive supervision systems. These systems must respect professional boundaries while coordinating the delivery of care and maintaining regulatory compliance. Clinical supervision and management of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and other health professionals may involve issues related to scope of practice, supervision requirements, and professional obligations.

At Health Counsel Group, our attorneys can help organizations put the proper procedures in place to manage healthcare professionals. We can provide strategic guidance on efficient practices while addressing legal concerns that could affect patient care.

Wellness and Health Improvement Programs

Workplace wellness programs can provide benefits for employers and employees. However, these programs will involve a variety of legal considerations, including privacy protections, anti-discrimination laws, incentive structures, and regulatory compliance. Companies that are looking to establish wellness initiatives will need to design programs carefully to achieve their goals while avoiding potential legal issues

At Health Counsel Group, our lawyers can work with employers and providers of health initiatives to ensure that they meet the applicable legal requirements when establishing wellness programs. We can address ADA compliance related to employees with disabilities, concerns about privacy and confidentiality, and other factors that may affect employers and employees.

Licensing and Credentialing

Healthcare businesses are required to obtain the appropriate licenses, and they must maintain ongoing compliance with certain regulations. Medical spas, providers of cosmetic procedures, urgent care clinics, telemedicine practices, and other healthcare businesses may need to meet different licensing requirements depending on the services they provide and the structures of their businesses. Individual practitioners may also need to maintain the appropriate credentials.

At Health Counsel Group, our attorneys can help healthcare businesses understand their licensing requirements, and we can work with them to take the correct steps to receive approvals for different types of services. We can assist with ongoing credentialing requirements while also addressing concerns by licensing bodies or other issues that could affect a business's operations.

HIPAA Compliance

Healthcare providers, health plans, and their business associates have obligations under HIPAA to protect patient health information. The regulations address privacy protections governing the use or disclosure of protected data, security requirements for electronic systems, and notification rules in situations involving data breaches.

At Health Counsel Group, we can help healthcare organizations implement the proper systems and procedures to maintain HIPAA compliance. We can provide guidance on potential concerns that businesses may face regarding data security and patient privacy, and we can help organizations determine how to respond when breaches occur.

Health Plan Regulatory Requirements

Health plans will face oversight from multiple federal and state agencies. Commercial insurers and other health plan entities will need to address complex legal issues related to regulations. They will need to take steps to prevent fraud and abuse, maintain privacy and confidentiality, and address concerns related to reimbursement for services provided to patients.

At Health Counsel Group, our attorneys can help health plans meet their legal requirements and address potential issues that may arise. We can assist with audits and risk assessments while helping maintain ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations.

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

AI technologies may be used by healthcare organizations in a variety of ways, including to assist with diagnoses, plan treatment, and help personnel provide efficient care for patients. The use of AI in healthcare may involve multiple types of complex legal concerns, and businesses may need to address issues related to regulations, patient privacy, informed consent, liability, and transparency.

At Health Counsel Group, our lawyers can provide guidance for healthcare businesses as they implement AI tools or determine the best ways to increase their efficiency. We can help organizations create policies and procedures, inform patients about how AI tools are used, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Contact Our New York City Healthcare Business Law Attorneys

Healthcare businesses and organizations may encounter multiple types of complex legal challenges as they provide care for patients, determine how to use new technologies, and put policies and procedures in place. The team at Health Counsel Group can help address a wide range of issues affecting healthcare entities, from business formation and regulatory compliance to technology implementation and strategic planning. With our understanding of the healthcare industry, we can help our clients take steps to achieve their objectives while maintaining compliance with their legal requirements. Contact our New York business and healthcare lawyers at 123-456-7890 to arrange a consultation and learn more about our services.