Health Care law is constantly changing. For years, the experienced healthcare lawyers at McKenna Storer have advised and represented health care providers in all branches of health care. We focus on staying abreast of changing regulations and distilling complex, new legal information to help you keep up with healthcare reform and evolving medical best practices.
For healthcare providers, a malpractice lawsuit is more than just a claim for money; it can ruin a career and forever damage a reputation. If you are at risk or faced with such litigation, we work closely with you to develop a legal framework that will help you stay compliant while continuing to deliver high quality medical services. Since 1970, McKenna Storer’s health care law division has served a wide variety of clients including:
An accusation of negligence impacts your license, insurability, privileges, practice, reputation and, in some cases, even financial security or retirement. Deep knowledge of the medical industry and legal matters, gives clients the confidence that we will protect and defend their interests. You can rely on us to manage the legal aspects of your healthcare practice so that you can focus on helping your patients heal and recover.
As healthcare lawyers, we counsel clients on a full spectrum of healthcare compliance, litigation and business matters. From storing patient information and privacy issues to clinical integration, representation in audits and fraudulent malpractice claims, our team has the breadth and depth of experience to help you make the right decisions.
Our services include:
Evaluate and advise on business opportunities for hospitals, healthcare clinics, physicians and other healthcare practitioners; provide assistance with reorganization
Advise on structure, implementation and healthcare compliance
Draft and review contracts related to critical clinical services including vendors and suppliers, as well as practice management agreements and physician
Legal and business advice for a successful health care practice
Conduct internal investigations and prepare defense in fraudulent medical claims action
Representation in false claims actions, privacy and HIPAA matters, employee issues, mergers, acquisitions and contract disputes, medical malpractice, medical product liability, criminal defense, regulatory issues, and more
Defending claims involving medical devices and products as well as representing clients before administrative boards such as the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation are typical of the type of work our healthcare law practice area takes on.
You will hear some of the attorneys from McKenna Storer speaking at lectures and seminars for various medical groups on topics of interest in the healthcare profession. These topics may include risk management, claim prevention and how to handle a healthcare lawsuit once it has been filed.