Physician and Physician Group Representation
Physicians and physician groups face a multitude of business issues because of the intense regulatory requirements. Our skilled business transactions attorneys understand health care and can guide our clients through a myriad of complex legal issues. We routinely assist physicians and physician groups with:
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General corporate and business matters
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Physician compensation
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Provider-based contracting
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Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance
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Sale and acquisition of practices
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Physician recruitment
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Noncompete analysis and litigation
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Creation of ancillary services
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Managed care contracting
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Billing and reimbursement issues
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Joint ventures
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Affiliations with other providers
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Call coverage issues
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Contract preparation and negotiations
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Medical staff issues
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Medical director and exclusive provider contracts
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Participation in integrated delivery systems
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Compliance program development and maintenance
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Employment issues
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Licensing matters
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HIPAA compliance and medical records management
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Governmental investigations
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Acquisition of major medical equipment
We have represented large and small groups in the following specialty areas:
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Multispecialty Groups
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Primary Care Clinics
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Internal Medicine Groups
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Hospital-Based Physicians
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Cardiology Groups
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Radiology Groups
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Anesthesia Groups
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Gastroenterology Groups
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Surgery Groups
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Nephrology Groups
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Neurology Groups
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Behavioral Health Groups
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Ophthalmology Groups
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Otolaryngology Groups
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Urology Groups
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Pediatric Groups
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OB/GYN Groups
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Pulmonary Groups
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Emergency Medicine Groups
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Hospitalists
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Dental Groups
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Chiropractic Centers
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Alternative Clinics and Providers
As part of a full-service law firm, our attorneys provide clients with a one-stop approach to their legal needs. Ruder Ware, the largest Wisconsin law firm headquartered north of Madison, also provides legal counsel in Business Transactions; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Employment, Benefits & Labor Relations; and Trusts & Estates.