Dedicated Legal Support For Hospice Care Providers
At Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC, we recognize the sensitive nature of hospice care and the profound responsibility that comes with providing end-of-life services. Our attorneys are committed to safeguarding the interests of hospice providers, navigating the complex legal framework that surrounds this compassionate field of healthcare.
We ensure that hospice care teams can focus on their essential work, offering peace and dignity to patients and their families, while we handle the legal intricacies. From regulatory compliance and Medicare audits to employment law and policy development, we stand ready to support you with legal counsel that protects and empowers your mission. From our office in Chicagoland, we assist hospice providers and facilities in the greater Chicago area, throughout Illinois and across the Midwest.
General Business Concerns For Hospice Providers
The attorneys at Malecki Brooks Ford have substantial experience in the vast legal and regulatory issues impacting hospices. However, we can also assist in the general business and legal needs that hospice providers and facilities face.
Our experienced attorneys can assist you with the following:
- Contract review and drafting
- Contractual and transactional matters, including but not limited to joint ventures, and acquisitions and sales
- Medical equipment purchases and leases
- Office space leases (provider based clinic arrangements)
- Review of restrictive covenants and noncompete clauses
- Risk assessments and risk reduction strategies
- Employment law concerns
- General counsel / on-site counsel
When you work with us, we will help ensure that you can focus on running your practice instead of your legal burdens.
Helping You With Regulatory And Compliance Concerns
Our attorneys understand the distinct regulatory issues affecting hospices, and we possess the knowledge and experience necessary to represent hospices in all aspects of their legal needs.
We can assist you with a wide range of regulatory and compliance concerns, including:
- Medicare and Medicaid certification and recertification
- Compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation and Conditions for Coverage
- Assistance with accreditation surveys, corrective action plans and termination appeals
- Hospice beneficiary elections, plans of care, face-to-face documentation, terminality certification and lengths of stay
- Documentation requirements regarding homebound status
- Medicare, Medicaid, ZPIC, and private payor audit assistance and representation
- Third-party payor coding and billing issues
- HIPAA privacy assessments and assistance with breaches
- Compliance assessments and remediation
- Policy review and drafting support for surveys
- Outsourced compliance officer
- Risk management (claims and loss control)
- IDPH and IDFPR compliance
Whether you need assistance establishing a compliance program or face an investigation, you can rely on our sound legal counsel to help guide you through the process.
Fighting For You Through Litigation Proceedings
When a legal dispute cannot be resolved through alternative dispute resolution methods, sometimes litigation becomes necessary.
Our litigation attorneys can represent you in pre-litigation processes and in the courtroom, including:
- Contract and business litigation
- Potentially compensable event management
- Deposition assistance
You can trust us to fight tirelessly to protect your best interests and your organization.
Contact Us Today To Learn More About Our Hospice Services
For hospice care providers seeking a legal team that understands the intricacies of your service, Malecki Brooks Ford is here to help. The following attorney serves hospices:
We encourage you to reach out to us by calling 630-912-6146 or by filling out our online contact form. Let us handle your legal challenges, so you can continue to provide the compassionate care your patients and their families rely on. Contact us today, and together, we can ensure the legal health of your hospice care service.