Morgan Lewis delivers comprehensive legal counsel to hospitals, health systems, and academic medical centers that safeguards their commercial viability. Our integrated approach to guiding this sector through rapid change combines deep industry knowledge and legal ingenuity. Our collaborative ethos means that clients benefit from tailored and multifaceted legal solutions for addressing both immediate concerns and long-term objectives.
Orchestrating Growth
We guide clients through complex transactions that shape the healthcare landscape, including:
- Mergers and acquisitions involving hospitals and health systems
- Affiliations and joint ventures with diverse healthcare providers
- Antitrust counsel to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
Stark Reality of Legal Labyrinths
We help clients understand the intricate web of healthcare regulations, such as:
- Medicare reimbursement advice and appeals, including GME, IME, and DSH
- Stark Law, anti-kickback statutes, and HIPAA compliance
- Clinical research guidance and advocacy before IRBs and the FDA
Workforce Wellness
We address the unique workforce challenges faced by healthcare institutions by providing:
- Comprehensive labor and employment counsel
- ERISA and employee benefit advisory services
- Litigation support for employment-related disputes
Investigation Immunization
Our attorneys vigorously defend clients in high-stakes matters such as:
- Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE investigations
- Security breach response and investigations
- Strategic defenses against government audits
Legal Logistics
We help clients stay ahead of industry shifts by advising on:
- AI implementation and regulatory compliance
- Telemedicine and mHealth legal frameworks
- Strategies for diversifying the payor mix and managed care opportunities
Prescribing Loyalty
We guide clients through all types of human resource and employment matters, offering legal solutions for:
- Competitive compensation structures
- Training and career development
- Caregiver recruitment and retention strategies