With the slow economic recovery, tight credit markets, and the uncertainty surrounding healthcare reform, healthcare providers face unique challenges and need lawyers who understand both the business of healthcare and the variety of rules and regulations that must be followed to prosper in the healthcare industry. With a background in healthcare coupled with experience in regulatory compliance, the attorneys at Chanderraj Law Offices can guide providers through the legal and business aspects of healthcare so that they can focus on patient care.
our services include the following:
Federal and State Stark and Anti-Kickback Law Compliance
Many common relationships such as physician employment and independent contractor agreements, equipment and space lease agreements, medical director agreements and other arrangements between physicians, hospitals and home health agencies can trigger the need for a Stark and/or Fraud and Abuse analysis. Ms. Chanderraj has vast experience analyzing arrangements and relationships under, the Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute.
HIPAA Compliance
The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules were recently amended by the HITECH Act and the recently issued Final Omnibus Rule. These changes are complicated and often difficult to comply with. Our attorneys can assist with the development of HIPAA Privacy and Security policies, as well as documentation and support for the risk assessment/ risk management process. We can also assist you with drafting business associate agreements and day to day HIPAA compliance issues such as helping to make determinations as to whether a requested disclosure is permissible or whether breach notification is required. View this PDF about HIPAA