Industry: Diagnostic & Other Health Services

PPSV represents diagnostic imaging centers, ambulatory surgery centers, clinics, radiation oncology centers, durable medical equipment suppliers, clinical laboratories, and other ambulatory care providers with respect to a broad range of legal issues.  For example, the firm:

• Assists ambulatory care providers in achieving and maintaining state licensure, Medicare certification, and private accreditation, providing advice regarding both initial inspection and ongoing reporting requirements;
• Structures ambulatory care providers’ relationships with referral sources in a manner that complies with applicable federal and state self-referral and fraud and abuse laws;  
• Provides advice on compliance with state corporate practice, fee-splitting and other state restrictions on operations; 
• Defends providers in actions involving the imposition of sanctions by federal and state authorities for alleged violation of various civil and criminal laws;
• Organizes diagnostic and other facilities in a manner that optimizes payment from governmental and private payers, within the constraints imposed by applicable law; 
• Drafts organizational documents in a manner intended to assure smooth governance and working relationships among facility owners; and
• Provides guidance regarding the potential impact of future legislative and regulatory developments on facility operations and financial viability.

Over the years, our attorneys have gained a broad understanding of the industry conditions affecting our ambulatory care clients.  We believe that, for us to assist our clients in formulating solutions that are both practical and legal, it is crucial that we understand the complex business environments in which they operate.