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Healthcare Industry

The U.S. healthcare industry has recently seen unprecedented challenges and changes with the COVID-19 pandemic, and our healthcare law group is here to help clients successfully navigate the course of the new healthcare landscape. In the midst of the rapid, transition, the list of issues and obstacles being confronted can appear imposing and ever-changing. From the response to COVID-19 in medical offices and hospitals, to the embedding of telemedicine delivery and regulatory issues, to traditional corporate transactions and business activities such as mergers, acquisitions, labor negotiations and intellectual property development, every move in the healthcare environment must be undertaken with a full understanding of the legal, governmental and commercial realities that are unique to this industry.

The health care practice group at Evans & Dixon provides full-spectrum counsel to all major participants in the health care industry, including representation of health systems, nursing homes, physicians, physician groups, for-profit and tax-exempt hospitals and pharmacies, as well as their insurance companies, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy, and third-party providers of healthcare-related technology and other services. We provide comprehensive counsel in the following areas of healthcare law:

• Litigation – professional negligence, employment, civil rights, contracts, etc. 
• Transactions – mergers, acquisitions, intellectual property, contracting, etc.
• Employment – labor relations, discrimination, whistle blower, worker’s compensation, etc. 
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance
• Electronic health records (EHR), protected health information (PHI) and data privacy
• Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements
• Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act compliance
• False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law compliance
• Medical staff privileges
• Federal and state licensing, Credentialing – institutional, third-party payors, etc. 
• Office issues such as patient billing, information systems, insurance matters and contracts
• Medicare/Medicaid - including surveys, Plans of Correction (POC), Licensing, Civil Money Penalties (CMP), & compliance
• Fraud & Abuse
• Pharmacy

Our healthcare litigators have extensive experience representing clients in a broad range of disputes heard at every level of federal and state courts across the Midwest and before state boards, peer review groups and arbitration panels, and in administrative proceedings. We provide effective representation, including the following areas:

• Malpractice and professional liability lawsuits involving wrongful death, negligence, chiropractic negligence and allegations of misdiagnosis
• Contract, regulatory, insurance, reimbursement and; administrative disputes
• Reimbursement audits, and appeals 
• Disciplinary matters including representation before professional licensing boards
• Assistance with State and Federal investigations

We also work closely with lawyers in each of the firm’s major practice areas to provide coordinated counsel for healthcare industry clients, in the following areas:

• Corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
• Environmental compliance
• Intellectual property development, protection and licensing
• Labor and employment, including physician employment & contracting 
• Real estate acquisitions, construction and project development

 

Attorney ContactBrian Niceswanger | 913-701-6810

Our Services

Through a broad range of legal disciplines, Evans & Dixon’s highly skilled attorneys leverage their experience and expertise in the following practice areas to meet client objectives:

Insurance Defense

Our civil litigation team offers excellent case management experience, superior advocacy skills and deep knowledge of emerging legal and regulatory changes that can affect the outcome of a dispute.

Business Litigation

When it comes to business litigation, the name speaks for itself: commercial and legal issues are two sides of the same coin.

Collections

Achieving the maximum returns on outstanding debts while minimizing potential risks requires persuasive skill, tenacity and a clear understanding of debt-related regulatory requirements.

Workers' Compensation Defense

At Evans & Dixon, we made our name on the strength of our workers’ compensation and employer liability practice.

Real Estate

Our real estate industry team helps clients stay ahead of emerging legal issues and remain fully competitive in this dynamic sector of the regional and national economy.

Estate Planning

Writing a will is just a small part in establishing a well-crafted estate plan and the attorneys of Evans & Dixon are here to guide you in all legal aspects.

Securities & M+A

The Business Law team is skilled to assess your business needs in commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, business formations, and corporate governance.

Cyber Security

According to the 2017 Verizon Data Breach Incident Report, 25% of the time security incidents involve internal attackers (e.g. employees or contractors) and 75% involve outside attackers.

Labor & Employment Law

From the executive suite to the factory floor, businesses are only as good as their people. It’s a simple formula — but one that has become increasingly complicated by a diverse, highly mobile workforce and a complex web of federal, state and local regulations.

Healthcare

The U.S. healthcare industry is in the midst of a rapid, major transition from fee-for-service models to a performance- and value-based payment system.

Intellectual Property

In today’s economy, every business owns creative assets that, at minimum, require protection and, at best, can be exploited to realize their full market value.

Insurance Subrogation

The Evans & Dixon Insurance Subrogation group's extensive experience in trials, mediation and arbitration has resulted in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of insurance companies.

Industries

  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Insurance
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation

Real Estate

Evans & Dixon’s real estate industry team helps publicly held and privately owned real estate ownership, development, lending and management firms stay ahead of emerging legal issues and remain fully competitive in this dynamic sector of the regional and national economy.

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Construction

Successful economies — and businesses — don’t just grow: they arebuilt. Our attorneys help construction industry clients build successful businesses at every step, from negotiating contracts and agreements, to identifying and developing new sources of financing, to helping resolve disputes and negotiate solutions to conflicts that may arise out of such complex projects..

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Insurance

Every business faces risk. But when riskisyour business, you need legal advisors with the experience, focus and legal acumen to help you balance day-to-day operational concerns, strategic initiatives and compliance with complex regulatory requirements.

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Healthcare

The U.S. healthcare industry is in the midst of a rapid, major transition from fee-for-service models to a performance- and value-based payment system. Regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient data privacy… the list of issues and concerns can appear endless and ever-changing.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing remains a primary driver of the national economy. This is perhaps more true in the Midwest than any other area of the country. At Evans & Dixon, the attorneys in our manufacturing team have the in-depth technical knowledge and firsthand experience necessary to provide effective, targeted legal guidance to members of this important industry.

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Transportation

Manufacturing remains a primary driver of the national economy. This is perhaps more true in the Midwest than any other area of the country. At Evans & Dixon, the attorneys in our manufacturing team have the in-depth technical knowledge and firsthand experience necessary to provide effective, targeted legal guidance to members of this important industry.

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