Healthcare Law Attorney

Structuring and Supporting Complex Healthcare Arrangements

At DPL, we counsel healthcare providers, investors, and entrepreneurs as they navigate the increasingly regulated and high-stakes environment of healthcare business structures. Many clients come to us with questions about forming joint ventures between physicians and third parties, such as private equity firms and other non-clinical investors. Others are already midstream, looking for help untangling a broken arrangement or restructuring a deal gone sideways.

We meet clients wherever they are in the process and help them move forward. That might mean drafting foundational agreements for a new medical practice or facility, evaluating risk exposure of an existing structure, or guiding a client through a full unwind of a complex, multi-party arrangement. We work with hospitals, physician groups, DME suppliers, and other healthcare entities across New York and beyond, adapting our approach to fit the realities of each situation.

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                  Navigating the Legal Landscape: Stark Law, Anti-Kickback, and Beyond

                  In a healthcare transaction, every structure and relationship must be carefully examined through the lens of federal and state law including the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, corporate practice prohibitions, and laws regulating fee splitting. Missteps can lead to regulatory scrutiny, financial penalties, or worse.

                  We help clients evaluate the legal and financial contours of a proposed arrangement. This might include analyzing compensation terms for compliance with federal fraud and abuse laws, structuring referrals appropriately, and ensuring all parties understand the implications under applicable state and federal regulations. The earlier we get involved, the easier it is to structure a compliant model, but we are equally comfortable stepping in to resolve issues that develop after a deal is underway.

                  Key Considerations in Healthcare Deal Structuring

                  In addition to regulatory compliance, we help clients work through general corporate structuring, tax impacts, ownership distribution, and financing whether through traditional bank lending or private capital. We also advise on managed care implications and the insurance side of the equation, which can significantly affect revenue and risk management. 

                  A Flexible, Goal-Oriented Approach

                  Healthcare law requires adaptability in addition to regulatory knowledge. No two deals are alike. Some clients need a full legal roadmap for a venture they’re launching from scratch. Others just need specific advice on a piece of the puzzle, like how to legally compensate physician-owners without triggering Stark violations.

                  Wherever you are in the process, structuring, restructuring, or exiting a healthcare arrangement we bring experience, precision, and a commitment to helping you meet your business and compliance goals. We represent clients throughout Dutchess County, Putnam County, and Connecticut.

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