Capabilities / Healthcare Providers

Healthcare Providers

On the front lines of the healthcare industry.

Husch Blackwell understands the complex market demands that healthcare providers face, and we’re committed to helping them keep ahead of the constantly shifting healthcare landscape. We draw on our experience and comprehensive industry knowledge in advising providers on transactions, regulatory compliance, labor and employment challenges, privacy and data security concerns, and litigation.

Our guidance to clients in the healthcare providers sector includes:

Academic medical centers

Husch Blackwell takes a holistic approach to its partnerships with more than 400 hospitals, research entities and institutions of higher education. Drawing on the resources of our full-service firm, our attorneys provide transactional, compliance and operational counsel; training; government affairs advocacy; and litigation and enforcement defense.

Ancillary services

Clients that provide care outside of traditional hospital and doctor’s office settings trust our counsel on licensure and certification, physician practice management and risk management. Our team also advises on public and private financing vehicles and regulatory compliance, including state fraud and abuse statutes and regulations of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Behavioral health

Husch Blackwell has significant experience handling legal issues unique to behavioral health providers, such as privacy, restraint and seclusion, and chemical dependency. Our team also advises on compliance, reimbursement, labor and employment, litigation and the application of general healthcare laws – such as the Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) – in a behavioral health context.

Children's hospitals and pediatric providers

Husch Blackwell understands the unique challenges associated with the ever-changing delivery of healthcare services to a vulnerable population of children and their families. Our counsel includes physician recruitment and integration strategies, regulatory compliance, innovative uses of accountable care networks, outcome-oriented reimbursement methodologies, captive insurance plans and telehealth networks.

Hospitals and health systems

Our team is on the cutting edge of hospital industry advancements, developing innovative relationships between hospitals and providers and even between multiple hospitals and hospital systems. We advise hospitals and health systems on compliance and regulatory matters, including fraud and abuse avoidance and all aspects of Medicare, Medicaid, Stark Law and federal anti-kickback law. Labor and employment, research and technology, and strategic transactions are other areas of focus for our team.

Pharmacy, specialty pharmacy and pharmacy benefit managers

Husch Blackwell is one of the only law firms in the country with an entire group devoted to pharmacy law and practice. Our attorneys offer pragmatic and strategic counsel on complex matters such as Medicare and Medicaid coverage and provider enrollment, billing and reimbursement, federal and state fraud and abuse laws, patient privacy and data security, and licensing and accreditation requirements. We also advise on transactions, investigations and litigation.

Physicians and other professionals

The Husch Blackwell team has decades of experience advising physicians and other professionals on the nonclinical aspects of their business, often serving as primary outside counsel. We help providers resolve reimbursement issues, analyze potential business transactions and develop strategies for growth, including through innovative integration arrangements, network development and ancillary ventures.

Post-acute care providers

Our team has the depth and breadth of knowledge to help our clients’ businesses grow along with the aging U.S. population. Our counsel to skilled nursing facilities, senior living facilities and other post-acute care providers includes licensure matters, corporate compliance, internal investigations, privacy, data security and Medicaid certification.

Rural health providers

Our team understands the unique situations our clients face in delivering high-quality healthcare to rural communities. We provide counsel on the development of provider networks and affiliations with large health systems, access to capital and equipment, licensing and certification, IT support and compliance, and provider staffing models and telehealth support. We also assist with regulatory compliance and reimbursement issues unique to rural providers.

Client Success

Physician Group Receives Substantial Reduction in Overpayment

Client Success

In Brief: A Digest of Children's Hospitals and Pediatric Providers Projects

Client Success

In Brief: A Digest of Healthcare Provider Alignment Projects

Client Success

In Brief: A Digest of Behavioral Health Providers Projects

Client Success

Appeals Court Affirms Victory in Whistleblower Lawsuit

Client Success

Hospital System and Physician Groups Acquire and Consolidate Surgery Centers

Alerts | September 14, 2021

Healthcare Providers to Receive $25.5 Billion in Relief Funds

Blog | September 13, 2021

Update: Texas HHSC Issues Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements – October 1, 2021 Deadline

Blog | August 02, 2021

Husch Blackwell Prevails Over Opposition to Missouri Medicaid Expansion

Blog | July 06, 2021

Federal Guidance on Balance Billing: The No Surprises Act and its Interim Final Rule: Part I

Alerts | June 17, 2021

Provider Relief Fund Update: HHS Changes Reporting and Use of Funds Deadlines

Blog | May 20, 2021

Funny You Should Ask: Is a Vaccine Mandate Subject of Bargaining?

Articles | May 11, 2021

Healthcare Innovation: Does Information Blocking Apply to College and University Student Health Centers?

Blog | May 06, 2021

Funny You Should Ask: Employer Considerations for Rehiring Employees

Blog | May 04, 2021

2021 Texas Legislature Amends Texas Tax Code to Define Medical and Dental Billing Service and Address Texas Comptroller Policy

Blog | April 29, 2021

Information Blocking: College & University Student Health Centers – Does the Rule Apply to Us?

Blog | April 27, 2021

New Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity FAQs

Blog | April 15, 2021

Opening for Business? Your Return-to-Work Policies Answered

Blog | April 02, 2021

Wisconsin Business Entities Granted Civil Immunity for COVID-19 Exposure

Articles | March 10, 2021

BenefitsPRO: The No Surprises Act: How does it affect employer-sponsored health plans?

Blog | March 01, 2021

Multi-Agency FAQ Issued Regarding COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Coverage by Health Plans

Alerts | February 23, 2021

Missouri Senate Advances COVID-19 Liability Protection Bill

Alerts | February 11, 2021

The "No Surprises Act:" How Does It Affect Employer-Sponsored Health Plans?

Blog | December 15, 2020

Department of Health and Human Services Releases Proposed Changes to HIPAA

Blog | October 26, 2020

Information Blocking: Ready or Not, Here it Comes!

Blog | October 23, 2020

Post-Payment Notice Reporting Requirements Revised

Blog | October 06, 2020

Emergency Order #2 Targets Staffing Demands in Wisconsin Healthcare Facilities

Blog | October 05, 2020

HHS Opens Application for $20 Billion of Phase 3 General Distribution Provider Relief Funds

Blog | September 23, 2020

Updated Guidance on FEMA Public Assistance

Alerts | September 21, 2020

HHS Releases New Details on Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements

Blog | August 21, 2020

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Signed the Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act

Alerts | August 18, 2020

HHS Reporting Requirement Delay Continues

Podcast | August 05, 2020

COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: Hospice Physicians are Being Tested by COVID-19, and Increased Scrutiny Lies Ahead—What to Expect and What to Do

Blog | August 05, 2020

CMS Announces a Temporary Policy for Premium Reductions

Blog | July 29, 2020

Update on CMS's Process for Approving Provider Transactions Structured as Equity Transfers (CHOI)

Alerts | July 21, 2020

HHS Begins Clarifying Reporting Requirements for Provider Relief Funds

Alerts | July 16, 2020

Deadline Approaching for Dental Provider Relief Funds

Blog | June 25, 2020

OCR Confirms HIPAA Permits Covered Healthcare Providers to Contact Former COVID-19 Patients About Blood and Plasma Donation

Blog | June 24, 2020

Texas Department of Insurance Rolls Out Final Rules on Out-Of-Network Notices and Disclosures

Articles | June-July 2020

Missouri Medicine: COVID-19: Has the Standard of Care Changed And Are Providers Immune From Liability?

Blog | June 11, 2020

Medicaid Provider Relief Fund Distribution of $15 billion

Podcast | June 04, 2020

AHLA's Speaking of Health Law, "Strings Attached: Compliance for Long Term Care Facilities In Using Funds From the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund"

Blog | May 18, 2020

CMS Adds Additional Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers

Articles | May 15, 2020

ABA Health eSource: Best Practices for Immunizing Healthcare Professionals from COVID-19's Legal Side Effects (log-in required)

Blog | May 15, 2020

Missouri Encourages COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing but Urges Caution with Serological/Antibody Testing

Articles | May 12, 2020

American Health Law Association: NIH COVID-19 Support/Research at Academic Medical Centers and Other Facilities (log-in required)

Blog | May 12, 2020

Bouncing Back into Healthcare in Wisconsin

Blog | May 07, 2020

COVID-19 FEMA Funds For Nonprofit Healthcare & Higher Education: Track Your Costs Carefully And Choose Your Funding Source Wisely

Blog | May 06, 2020

National Institutes of Health COVID-19 Support/Research at Academic Medical Centers and Other Facilities

Articles | April 29, 2020

Healthcare Innovation: COVID-19 Telehealth Funds Available for Academic Medical Centers

Blog | April 28, 2020

California Attorney General Opinion No. 15-301

Blog | April 24, 2020

COVID-19 Hotspot Provider Relief Fund Registration Deadline Today

Blog | April 24, 2020

CMS's New Telehealth Toolkit Arrives at Just the Right COVID-19 Time for Providers and Policy Makers

Alerts | April 23, 2020

COVID-19 Hotspot Provider Relief Fund Registration Deadline Today

Blog | April 23, 2020

Kansas Governor Issues Protections for Health Practitioners and Expands Health Workforce

Blog | April 21, 2020

How Nonprofits Can Address Development During the COVID-19 Crisis

Blog | April 17, 2020

Governor Abbott to Allow More Elective Procedures 4-22

Blog | April 16, 2020

CMS Doubles Payment for Diagnostic Lab COVID-19 Testing

Blog | April 14, 2020

Treating COVID-19 Patients: Evaluating College Dorms, Professional Arenas, Fitness Centers and Convention Centers

Articles | April 13, 2020

Healthcare Business Today: CARES Act Changes to Federal Substance Use Privacy Law

Blog | April 13, 2020

Federal District Court Upholds CMS Pre-Dispute Arbitration Rule

Blog | April 10, 2020

OCR to Waive Penalties for Community-Based COVID-19 Testing Sites

Blog | April 10, 2020

CMS Special Open Door Forum Addresses Pressing Telehealth Questions

Articles | April 09, 2020

Healthcare Innovation: CARES Act Changes to Federal Substance Use Privacy Law

Blog | April 06, 2020

CARES Act Changes to Federal Substance Use Privacy Law

Blog | April 03, 2020

COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: Application of the FFCRA "Health Care Provider" Exemption to Hospices

Blog | April 02, 2020

The Time to Act is Now: Small Business Administration Loans to Healthcare Organizations

Blog | April 02, 2020

Wisconsin DHS Requests Authority to Seek Additional Medicaid Waivers From CMS

Blog | March 31, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Kansas 1135 Waivers and State Flexibilities

Blog | March 30, 2020

The Small Business CARES Act Guide for Those Who Provide Care (Hint: There Are Good Loan Options)

Blog | March 26, 2020

HHS Urges States to Remove Most of Remaining State Licensing Barriers During COVID-19 Pandemic

Blog | March 26, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Missouri 1135 Waivers and State Flexibilities

Blog | March 25, 2020

OCR Issues Guidance Related to Disclosures to Law Enforcement, Paramedics, Other First Responders and Public Health Authorities for COVID-19 Related Purposes

Blog | March 24, 2020

Wisconsin DHS requests additional Medicaid Waivers from CMS

Blog | March 24, 2020

Texas Comptroller Postpones Medical Billing Sales Tax Policy Until Texas Legislature Weighs in in 2021

Blog | March 23, 2020

Wisconsin Department of Health Services releases REVISED Guidance to Long Term Care Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities

Articles | February 23, 2020

Healthcare Business Today: Hospital Sued for Requiring Older Doctors to Undergo Medical Screenings

Articles | January 23, 2020

Managed Healthcare Executive: New CMS Disclosure Rule Implemented

Articles | November 01, 2019

MGMA: Guide to closing a private equity transaction: Healthcare regulatory issues

Webinar | December 2020

Planning, Building and Operating Senior Living Facilities in the Wake of COVID-19

Webinar | August 2020

Contact Tracing and Campus Testing

News Releases | December 11, 2020

Husch Blackwell's Geraci Named to 2020 BTI Client Service All-Stars

Media Mentions | December 04, 2020

Missouri Lawyers Media: Weiss, Snodgrass and Potts named Lawyers of the Year

News Releases | August 12, 2020

Hal Katz Becomes Chair of ABA Health Law Section Council

Media Mentions | April 28, 2020

Law Week Colorado: Polis Loosens Provider Restrictions to Expand Health Care Workforce

News Releases | April 10, 2020

Wakaba Tessier Named to Law360 2020 Health Editorial Advisory Board

Tessier will serve as one of 10 subject-matter experts who will offer feedback and insight on Law360's health coverage.

Media Mentions | September 18, 2019

Marquis Who's Who: Hal Daub Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award

Media Mentions | July 08, 2019

St. Louis Record: Turner Named Chair of AHLA Women's Leadership Council

News Releases | June 17, 2019

Collins and Cochran Named ABA Health Law Section Vice Chairs

The 10,600-member ABA Health Law Section is the voice of the national health law bar within the ABA.

News Releases | June 10, 2019

Hal Katz Named Chair-Elect of ABA Health Law Section Council

The ABA Health Law Section has more than 10,000 member nationwide.

News Releases | May 22, 2019

Drew Canning Joins Husch Blackwell's Kansas City Office

Canning comes to Husch Blackwell from the largest pharmacy benefit management organization in the country, where he worked on regulatory issues, compliance, and client solutions.

News Releases | May 13, 2019

Tamar Hodges Joins Husch Blackwell's Jefferson City Office

Before attending law school, Hodges worked as a registered nurse at nationally-ranked hospitals in both St. Louis and Atlanta.

News Releases | April 09, 2019

Tettlebaum Honored by Missouri State Medical Association

Missouri Medicine is a bi-monthly, peer-reviewed medical journal in publication since 1904.

News Releases | January 14, 2019

Husch Blackwell's Minana and Rothe Earn Missouri Lawyers Weekly Verdicts & Settlements Award

Greg Minana and Ashley Rothe were honored by Missouri Lawyers Weekly for obtaining the #2 defense verdict in Missouri.

Media Mentions | January 2019

Managed Healthcare Executive: Top 4 Challenges Healthcare Executives Face in 2019

Media Mentions | December 20, 2018

The Missouri Times: 20 (or more) questions with Lowell Pearson

News Releases | November 14, 2018

Thomson Reuters' Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2018 Names 58 Husch Blackwell Attorneys

Husch Blackwell has 58 attorneys in the 2018 edition of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

Media Mentions | October 23, 2018

Missouri Lawyers Weekly Up & Coming Honorees: Tanya M. Maerz

Tanya Maerz is profiled in Missouri Lawyers Weekly's Up & Coming 2018 special section.

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