Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC | Healthcare Law

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Comprehensive Legal Services For Long-Term Care Entities

At Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC, we provide top-tier legal services to long-term care entities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Our reach spans across the Greater Chicago area, throughout Illinois and extends to clients in the Midwest and beyond.

We understand the unique challenges faced by long-term care providers and facilities, and our attorneys, with over 300 years of combined experience, are well-equipped to navigate these complexities. Our experience in health care law, coupled with a deep understanding of the long-term care sector, positions us as the ideal partner for nursing homes and assisted living facilities seeking comprehensive legal solutions.

General Business Support For Long-Term Care Facilities

The business of long-term care is multifaceted, involving intricate legal considerations.

Malecki Brooks Ford addresses a wide range of business legal issues, including:

  • 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)
  • Provide guidance related to resident issues involving admissions, medical records, and treatment decisions, as well as ancillary service issues (independent living apartments, adult day care, child care)
  • Risk assessments and risk reduction strategies
  • Investigate allegations of professional misconduct
  • Employment law
  • General counsel / on-site counsel

Our attorneys are adept at crafting strategies that support the growth and sustainability of your long-term care business so that you can focus on providing valuable long-term care to your patients.

Navigating Regulatory Compliance In Long-Term Care

Regulatory compliance is paramount in the long-term care industry, particularly concerning Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Our lawyers at Malecki Brooks Ford ensure your facility meets all regulatory requirements through services that address the following:

  • 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
  • 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

Our comprehensive regulatory services are designed to keep your facility compliant and focused on delivering quality care.

Litigation Services For Long-Term Care Providers

Pre-litigation and litigation pose significant risks to long-term care providers. Our litigation attorneys at Malecki Brooks Ford stand ready to defend and protect your interests through:

  • Contract and business litigation
  • Potentially compensable event management
  • Deposition assistance

We provide the necessary legal support to manage and mitigate the risks associated with litigation.

Take The Next Step And Contact Us Today

You can trust our health care attorneys to assist your long-term care facility with a variety of legal needs and concerns. The following attorneys serve long-term care entities:

To schedule a consultation, call 630-912-6146 or reach out through our online contact form to get in touch with us.