In the last 20 years, the Woods Fuller Health Law Team has become the regional leader for health care practices, community and rural hospitals, and health care providers in the Midwest. Our team of attorneys represents more independent practitioner groups and community and rural hospitals throughout South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa than any other law firm in the region. We believe providers and local communities are the most connected to the patients they serve and thus provide the best care.
The Woods Fuller Health Law Team, led by experienced health law attorneys Heather Springer and Morgan Brekke, act as a strategic partner for our clients. We know the whole of the complex regulatory world of health care: licensing, corporate organization and governance, employment, contracting, compliance, fraud and abuse, medical staff bylaws, and privacy laws. Our Team has the expertise and experience typically found in national law firms but at cost-effective, South Dakota rates. Our Team is committed to managing the complex legal issues our clients face so our clients can remain patient focused. We offer highly skilled, cost-effective advice, legal guidance, and partnership to our clients.
Who We Represent:
Over 35 Hospitals and Health Care Facilities, such as Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Office-Based Laboratories.
Over 20 Physician Groups, including Large Multistate Groups and a Wide Range of Medical Specialties that include Optometry, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Otolaryngology, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Anesthesia, Pathology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, General Family Medicine, and Infectious Disease.
Management Services Organizations.
Health Care Consulting and Development Companies.
Contract Research Organizations.
Vendors and Distributors.
Long-Term Care Facilities.
Accountable Care Organizations.
Rehabilitation and Disability Support Organizations.
How We Can Help:
Fraud and Abuse Laws, including the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and False Claims Act.
Affiliations, Reorganizations, Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, and Sale Transactions.
Ownership (Buy-ins and Redemptions) and Governance Issues.
State Prohibitions on Corporate Practice of Medicine.
HIPAA and Other Privacy Laws.
Physician Recruitment, Employment and Service Contracts.
Medical Staff Bylaws and Provider Staffing.
Provider and Facility Licensing and Accreditation.
Medicare and Medicaid Participation and Reimbursement.
Health Care Contracting.
Risk Management Programs.
CLIA and Related Laboratory Laws.
Clinical Research.
Compliance with Employment Laws, i.e. Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Restrictive Covenants.
Other Legal Needs Such as Real Estate and Corporate Compliance.
