Health Law Practice Group

Health Law Practice Group

Today's health care environment is increasingly complex, with providers facing numerous challenges as a result of governmental scrutiny and competition from other providers. Add to this mix the multitude of regulatory and compliance challenges and the potential for costly investigations, and litigation becomes a serious concern.

The Health Law Practice Group maintains an exclusive focus on a wide variety of health law issues facing our clients. The attorneys in this practice group understand that counseling and negotiation are critical skill-sets, but are also willing and able to take a matter to court when negotiation fails, and the best defense becomes an assertive offense.

• Develop and revise HIPAA/HITECH-compliant policies, procedures, and business associate agreements
• Counsel providers regarding interpretation of federal and state privacy and security laws and regulations
• Assist covered entities and business associates in responding to security breaches and when applicable, providing notice to patients
• Assist providers in investigations by governmental agencies regarding privacy/security breaches

• Assist Hospitals and Physicians in the Development of Accountable Care Organizations, and Integrated Networks (Financial and Clinical)
• Develop and defend credentialing policies including economic credentialing policies
• Assist in the development of exclusive contracts to assure a smooth transition for both the health system and physician group
• Develop joint venture arrangements with other Providers to avoid costly allegations of price fixing and market allocation
• Counsel Providers regarding mergers and affiliations
• Assist Providers in development of clinical guidelines and other patient safety policies
• Litigate antitrust claims before courts and federal enforcement agencies

• Assist and counsel providers regarding corrective action process
• Draft medical staff bylaws, fair hearing plans, and related documents
• Serve as fair hearing officer and counsel to medical staff regarding corrective action process
• Advise health care providers regarding compliance with Health Care Quality Improvement Act
• Defend providers in litigation claims involving denials, termination, and revocation of medical staff privileges and/or clinical privileges
• Advise hospitals on risk management techniques to facilitate ability to monitor and assess quality of care
• Counsel hospital peer review committees regarding confidentiality under state peer review laws

• Represent providers in licensure matters before state agencies
• Assist providers in response to Joint Commission inquiries and complaints
• Counsel providers regarding compliance with Joint Commission and other applicable standards
• Review bylaws for compliance with Joint Commission standards

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts between and among providers
• Counsel hospitals regarding exclusive contract process and draft/negotiate exclusive agreements
• Draft vendor agreements between providers and outside vendors
• Advise providers regarding contracts with payers
• Counsel clients regarding development of Patient Safety Organizations
• Litigate claims regarding provider contracts in state and federal court

For further information, please direct inquiries and referrals to:

Mark L. Mattioli, Esquire
Health Law Practice Group
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner,
Coleman & Goggin
620 Freedom Business Center
Suite 300
King of Prussia, PA  19406
Direct Dial:  (610) 354-8279
Fax:  (610) 354-8299
Email: mlmattioli@mdwcg.com