Health Law Lawyers

Health and health care law involve a variety of federal and state laws encompassing the delivery of health care services, the regulation of health care devices, public health policies, mental health topics, private health insurance matters, contracts, administrative law, financing, torts, corporation, antitrust, and ethics. Health law is one of those areas of the law where an experienced health lawyer is highly recommended, since health care matters can often be highly complex.

Individuals who have been injured by a health care provider, have suffered as a result of a pharmaceutical drug or device, or are having difficulty with a health insurance company, should contact an experienced health lawyer who can recommend the best course of action.

Health care organizations and institutions also need experienced health care counsel, particularly with regard to compliance with the intricate web of regulatory matters affecting the delivery and marketing of health care services and devices and with the most common types of health care business transactions.

Use the form on this page to find a health lawyer to best suit your needs and legal situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When would a jury find a doctor guilty of medical malpractice?
A jury may find a doctor guilty of medical malpractice if the plaintiff proves that the doctor was negligent under the law. Some common scenarios that result in findings of medical malpractice … more
How can I defend myself against a medical malpractice claim?
In order to successfully defendant yourself against a medical malpractice claim you must prevent the plaintiff from proving a required element of the plaintiff’s case. Successful … more
What are Medicare Anti-Mark Up Rules?
Medicare’s new Anti-Mark up Rules went into effect on January 1, 2009.The Medicare Anti-Mark Up Rules are meant to prevent the mark up (price increase) of certain diagnostic tests that are … more
What should I do if I'm audited by Medicare?
While a Medicare audit should not be cause for panic, it should be taken as seriously as an IRS tax audit. Medicare can audit physicians in one of two ways. Physicians can be audited in … more
What are the potential penalties for Medicare fraud?
Physicians or health care entities that are found to have committed Medicare fraud face serious consequences. They will be required to repay the Medicare overpayments which they received and … more

Legal Articles

How do I appeal the denial of a Medicare claim?
If you file a claim with Medicare for a product or service related to your health care that you think Medicare should pay for, and Medicare denies your claim, or doesn’t pay the entire claim, you can file an appeal. You can file an appeal whether you receive benefits through the original Medicare Plan, a Medicare managed care plan, or the Medicare prescription drug plan. By … more
What is the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005?
The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 is a federal law that has resulted from the federal government’s concern for the safety of patients receiving medical care. As the goal of the Act is to improve the safety and quality of care that patients receive, the Act provides for the creation of Patient Safety Organizations (“PSOs”) that gather facts, … more