Health Law

The Health Law Group at Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. has extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and the ever-changing issues that affect it. We have years of experience working with and defending hospitals, healthcare professionals, and long-term care providers. As a result, we are able to help you capitalize on opportunities and anticipate and resolve challenges before they arise.

Regulatory Compliance

Regulations governing the healthcare industry become more numerous and complex each year. Members of our firm are knowledgeable about the various regulations and nuances of HIPAA, the PA Health Care Facilities Act, and Department of Health and Human Services and PA Department of Health rules and regulations, as well as various statutory claims under state and federal law. We provide counsel on fraud and abuse issues, Anti Kickback regulations and safe harbors, Stark Law regulations, and other similar regulations affecting healthcare entities. We understand how these regulations affect you.

Risk Management

Healthcare providers are particularly vulnerable to malpractice claims. When these matters occur, they can quickly consume your time, effort and financial resources. Our litigation attorneys can provide sound advice on how to prevent and avoid incidents that may result in claims – saving you time and money so you can focus on patient care.

Claims Management & Litigation

In the event that you do face an incident or claim, our litigators can help you manage it. Whether it is a claim of medical malpractice, a contractual issue, or a labor problem, we are experienced in navigating the litigation and dispute resolution process. In order to get the best result, we will investigate an incident before it becomes a claim. When appropriate, we will seek to resolve claims through arbitration. And when necessary, we will protect your interests in court.

We work closely with the firm’s Labor & Employment, Intellectual Property & Technology, and Workers’ Compensation Groups, among others, to provide the comprehensive legal resources to meet each client’s unique needs.

Representative Experience

• Negotiated and closed a significant outreach deal/stock purchase for client with New York corporation in a health-related field
• Represented hospital system in South Central Pennsylvania in sale of entire hospital system and assets to a Florida-based for-profit hospital system for over $41 million
• Negotiated and closed numerous asset purchases between physicians and hospital systems, as well as between physician groups and individual physicians
• Negotiated numerous service contracts and management agreements between physicians and hospitals and medical centers throughout U.S., including hyperbaric oxygen therapy services, wound care services, anesthesia services, and clinical studies and trials for FDA approvals
• Counseled an employer in the health care industry with numerous offices in Western Pennsylvania in negotiating and drafting individual employment contracts and non-compete and confidentiality agreements
• Provide counsel and representation to various healthcare providers in litigation matters including professional liability, general liability, medical malpractice, and civil rights matters
• Represented clients in various investigations including regulatory (e.g., HIPAA violations), Department of State licensure investigations, Area Agency on Aging (AAA), accreditation, and Department of Labor – Employment Benefits Security Administration matters
• Provide counsel and representation to various healthcare providers in litigation matters including professional liability, general liability, medical malpractice, and civil rights matters
• Represented medical marijuana grower/processor applicants and licensees before the Pennsylvania Department of Health

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