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Harris, Creech, Ward & Blackerby works closely with health care providers to achieve and maintain compliance with the many state and federal laws and regulations governing the delivery of health care, and to satisfy accreditation standards. HCWB clients include:
- hospitals
- physicians
- physician groups
- dentists
- allied health professionals.
HCWB’s expertise includes assisting clients with:
Fraud and Abuse
HCWB works closely with both hospitals and physicians to develop, implement,
and maintain compliance programs in order to minimize the costs and exposure
to government-sponsored audits and investigations. Where violations are alleged,
Harris, Creech, Ward & Blackerby vigorously defends its client against
claims of misconduct.
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
EMTALA claims can be serious if not promptly and proactively defended.
Working closely with hospital administration and medical staff, HCWB assists
in both minimizing and successfully defending against alleged EMTALA violations.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Many health care providers face continual frustration in achieving
and maintaining compliance with the Privacy Rule mandated by HIPAA. HCWB’s
attorneys understand HIPAA intrusions, and assist clients in efficiently
addressing the use and disclosure of protected information under HIPAA, as
well as adroitly resolving other complex issues arising with respect to patient
care, patient confidentiality, and the impact of HIPAA.
Medical Staff Matters
Whether providing advice on medical staff bylaws or hospital rules
and regulations, HCWB recognizes and respects the importance of collaboration
between the hospital and its medical staff. Meanwhile, HCWB attorneys also
represent both hospitals and physicians in all aspects of the credentialing
and fair-hearing process.
Corporate and General Business Matters
Harris, Creech, Ward & Blackerby advises clientele in a variety of transactional
matters affecting the business structure of health care providers, including:
- corporate organization
- corporate governance
- contract preparation
- joint ventures
- partnerships
- real property matters
corporate and partnership tax issues.