Advanced Practice Provider Legal Services
Advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists and other health care professionals, play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive care. Our team of health care attorneys is aware of the issues encountered by advanced practitioners (APPs) in both the clinical and business settings, particularly with some of our team members having prior clinical experience in nursing. We also represent and advocate on behalf of APPs on issues related to corporate entity structure, prospective joint ventures with other healthcare professionals, and malpractice defense.
Specifically, we are experienced in providing legal services for all Advanced Practice Registered Nurses including Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) as well as Physician Assistants (PAs) to advise them on issues affecting their scope of practice and how this affects business relationships with physicians and physician practices.
At Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC, we honor your commitment to health care by offering tailored legal services that address the unique challenges you face in your profession. Our attorneys, with collective 300 plus years of experience, provide legal guidance to ensure your practice thrives in an ever-evolving health care landscape. Serving the greater Chicago area, as well as clients across Illinois and beyond, we are committed to providing you with the legal support you need to focus on what you do best—caring for patients.
General Business Representation
The attorneys at Malecki Brooks Ford offer a wide variety of assistance to all types of APPs, whether it is related to licensure concerns or growing their practice.
We can assist you with the following:
- Employment agreements and contract review
- Independent contractor arrangements for services
- Consulting arrangements
- Review managed care agreements
- Practice formation and joint business ventures
- Medical practice mergers, acquisitions and sales
- Medical equipment purchases and leases
- Real estate purchases, office space leases, provider-based clinic arrangements
- Review of restrictive covenants and noncompete clauses
- Risk assessments and risk reduction strategies
- Labor and employment law concerns
- Separation/severance agreements
Our attorneys have significant experience in contract drafting and review. We know how to draft and analyze a variety of contracts to ensure that your rights are protected.
Guiding You Through Regulatory And Compliance-Related Concerns
Part of working in health care is dealing with regulatory and compliance-related issues that may arise. Whether you need assistance with prevention or representation in front of the IDFPR, you can trust our attorneys to stand by your side.
We can assist you with a wide range of regulatory compliance-related concerns, including:
- Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance company audit assistance and representation
- Third-party payor coding and billing requirements
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) advice and representation
- License application and discipline cases at the IDFPR
- HIPAA/HITECH privacy assessments and assistance with compliance and breaches
We can also provide general and in-house counsel services to assist and monitor your entire organization. Our lawyers can assist in the provision of a compliance officer and compliance education, as well as conducting compliance assessments and the development of compliance plans and policies. We also have experience in employment practices and policies to help ensure regulatory compliance.
Protecting Your Rights In And Out Of The Courtroom
When you face a dispute that you cannot resolve through negotiation or other alternative dispute resolution methods, you can trust our attorneys to provide the guidance and advocacy you need.
Our litigation services include:
- Potentially compensable event management
- Crisis management
- Deposition assistance
- Contract disputes
- Malpractice defense
Our litigation attorneys have years of experience representing advanced practice providers in a wide range of concerns. You can trust us to fight tirelessly to protect your rights and help you meet your goals.
Partner With Us To Get The Legal Guidance You Need
As an advanced practice provider, your time is best spent on patient care, not tangled in legal complexities. Allow Malecki Brooks Ford to shoulder the burden of your legal concerns. Contact us today to benefit from our in-depth understanding of healthcare law as it pertains specifically to your role as an advanced practice provider. The following attorney serves advanced practice providers:
Reach out to us by calling 630-912-6146 or filling out our online contact form for a partner in your professional journey. We provide the legal clarity and support you need to secure your career and enhance your practice.