We are one of the predominant firms in the health-care field in Arizona. Our health care practice is a key practice area of the firm and our attorneys are experienced in all aspects of health care reimbursement.
We represent hospitals, physicians, ancillary providers, developmental disability and behavioral health providers, and other health care entities and providers. Our coordinated approach gives clients access to necessary business advice on a complete range of issues, including:
- Forming and licensing a compliant healthcare entity
- Employing professional and other staff
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures that meet federal and state compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA)
- Managed care contracting
- Government relations
- Responses to government inquiries
- Administrative hearings and litigation against state and federal agencies
- Business-related commercial litigation
- Strategic planning
A substantial portion of our practice assists our clients in obtaining payment from government agencies (including AHCCCS/Medicaid), private sector payers (including ERISA), and third parties subject to Arizona’s healthcare provider lien statute. We supply pre-litigation intervention, litigation, and defense, along with post-payment audit activities and defense against government allegations of improper billing.
Our depth of experience in health care includes:
- AHCCCS and Other Government Payers
- Provider Contracts with Managed Care Payers
- Compliance, Fraud and Abuse
- Health Care Litigation
- Health Care Provider Liens
