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Health law is the practice of law concerned
with how doctors, nurses and other health professionals obtain their
certifications. Health law also covers how hospitals and other health
care facilities are licensed to operate. Managed care, health
insurance and programs like Medicare and Medicaid are also topics for a
health lawyer. Patient rights, advance directives and the legal issues
surrounding the care of indigent persons are also issues for a health
care attorney.
An
attorney who is board certified in health law has proven competency in
the various aspects of health care provider operations, including
certification, accreditation and licensure of health care
professionals; professional peer review, credentialing and licensure;
state and federal requirements related to the provision of emergency
medical services and patient transfers. In addition, a board certified
health lawyer has expertise in managed care contracting, network
formation, network billing arrangements, and management services
arrangements. Anti-kickback and Stark Law issues are also within this
expert’s body of knowledge. Finally, a health care specialist
understands the legal issues surrounding health care non-profit
organizations and related tax exemptions.
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