Comprehensive Representation For Health Care Professionals And Organizations
We work with all types of health care-related entities, including, but not limited to, Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Behavior Health Providers and Practitioners, Practice Groups, Long Term Care facilities and Hospices, Safety Net Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers and Clinics. We also advise clients on issues related to Contracts, Labor and Employment, Compliance, Risk Management, Commercial Real Estate, Litigation, Estate Planning and Crisis Management.
We offer a wide array of legal services tailored to meet the diverse and unique needs of the health care industry. Our experience ensures that we deliver comprehensive legal strategies that protect your interests and minimize your chances of further issues arising. We serve clients throughout Greater Chicago, Illinois, the Midwest, and the entire United States.
Physicians
The attorneys at Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC, offer a diverse skill set along with broad health care industry knowledge in advising their physician clients. Our team also utilizes an integrated approach to problem-solving and tailors all solutions to the particular issue faced by the individual physician or physician practice. Specifically, our clients seek counsel on issues regarding ancillary services, licensing defense in response to the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (IDFPR), and corporate transactional matters faced by physician practice groups. Our representation is multi-faceted in that we assist on various matters, from reviewing an employment or on-call services agreement to drafting or reviewing complex management service agreements.
Advanced Practice Providers
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 APs on issues related to corporate entity structure, prospective joint ventures with other health care professionals, and malpractice defense. Specifically, we are experienced in providing legal services for Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), and Physician Assistants (PAs) to advise them on issues affecting their scope of practice and how this affects business relationships with physicians and physician practices.
Behavioral Health
Malecki Brooks Ford has extensive experience in representing hospital behavioral health units as well as mental health centers and behavioral health/counseling practices. Our team addresses regulatory challenges such as HIPAA compliance, 42 CFR Part 2 and mental health parity laws. Our deep understanding of mental health regulations enables us to offer robust support in both litigation and transactional matters affecting behavioral health services. We also provide counsel on compliance with state-specific requirements and assist in developing operational protocols to enhance service delivery.
Hospices
The attorneys at Malecki Brooks Ford have substantial experience in the vast legal and regulatory issues impacting hospices. We assist hospices in issues relating to reimbursement, enrollment and payment regulations; compliance with federal and state requirements; regulatory fraud and abuse compliance; corporate governance; licensure; public and private payor audits; contractual and transactional arrangements; and matters requiring litigation. 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.
Home Health Agencies
The attorneys at Malecki Brooks Ford have substantial experience in the vast legal and regulatory issues impacting home health agencies (HHA). We assist HHAs in issues relating to reimbursement, enrollment, and payment regulations; compliance with federal and state requirements; regulatory fraud and abuse compliance; corporate governance; licensure; public and private payor audits; contractual and transactional arrangements; and matters requiring litigation. Our attorneys understand the distinct regulatory issues affecting HHAs and we possess the knowledge and experience necessary to represent HHAs with their legal needs.
Hospitals And Health Systems
Malecki Brooks Ford has extensive experience representing acute care and specialty hospitals and health systems. Several of our team members are former in-house counsel for hospitals and health systems. We address regulatory compliance with Joint Commission standards, physician employment contracts and the evolving landscape of telemedicine regulations. Our attorneys handle large-scale transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, providing strategic guidance on structuring affiliations within health systems.
Federally Qualified Health Centers
At Malecki Brooks Ford, our team of health care attorneys has extensive experience advising and representing federally qualified health centers. We understand your business and legal concerns so we can help develop solutions that accomplish your objectives, minimize your legal exposure and control legal costs. We help FQHCs meet HRSA compliance, maintain eligibility for the 340B Drug Pricing Program, and navigate the complexities of Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement standards. Our team assists with corporate governance and structuring partnerships with other health care providers while adhering to federal and state laws, such as the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute. We represent FQHCs in litigation and transactional matters, helping to reduce legal risks while making sure they can focus on delivering quality care to underserved populations.
Chiropractors
Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC, offers targeted legal services to chiropractors, assisting with licensing issues, regulatory compliance and business structuring. Our attorneys handle partnership agreements, employment contracts and reimbursement disputes with insurance providers. We also represent chiropractors during Medicare and Medicaid audits, helping make sure that they meet regulatory requirements while protecting their practices from potential legal challenges.
Critical Access Hospitals
Critical access hospitals face distinct challenges, and Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC, assists them in maintaining compliance with CMS regulations, including the 96-hour rule, while navigating Medicare cost-based reimbursement structures. Our team works with CAHs to create collaborative agreements with larger health systems, focusing on telemedicine and cross-state licensure requirements. We strive to support CAHs in delivering essential services to rural communities while addressing their unique legal needs effectively.
Med Spas
Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC, provides legal services to medical spas, addressing business structuring, regulatory compliance and scope of practice concerns. We assist with entity formation, drafting employment agreements, and handling malpractice or regulatory disputes. Our team helps med spas operate smoothly while adhering to state laws, effectively reducing potential legal risks. We also provide guidance on marketing compliance to help ensure that advertising practices meet legal standards and avoid misleading claims. We also provide guidance on the hiring of licensed professionals and the protocols for administering treatments, which are critical for maintaining compliance and protecting the business from liability.
Long-Term Care Entities
The attorneys at Malecki Brooks Ford have substantial experience in the vast legal and regulatory issues impacting long-term care entities such as skilled nursing facilities. We assist long-term care entities in issues relating to reimbursement, enrollment and payment regulations; compliance with federal and state requirements; regulatory fraud and abuse compliance; corporate governance; licensure; public and private payor audits; contractual and transactional arrangements; and matters requiring litigation. Our attorneys understand the distinct regulatory issues affecting long-term care entities, and we possess the knowledge and experience necessary to represent long-term care entities with their legal needs.
Safety Net Hospitals
At Malecki Brooks Ford, our team of health care attorneys has extensive experience advising and representing safety net hospitals. Several of our team members are former in-house attorneys for safety net hospitals and have first-hand knowledge of the legal, business and financial challenges unique to safety nets.
Work With Trusted Representation Today
If you need representation within the health care industry and/or want to ensure compliance with federal, state and local health regulations, contact us today for a consultation. You can reach us by calling 630-912-6146 or by filling out our contact form to send us an online message.