At Robinson+Cole, we recognize the unique nature of health care transactions, especially given the ever-changing business and regulatory landscapes. We work on behalf of our clients, within applicable regulatory constraints, to structure a transaction in a manner that helps achieve their business objectives, whether those objectives are to buy a business, sell a business, form a joint venture, or start a new line of business. From initial business negotiations to post-closing operations, we work to understand each client’s business model and how each transaction helps our client succeed.

Our Health Law group is structured to bring the appropriate resources to handle all aspects of a transaction, including corporate and finance, regulatory, privacy and data protection, tax, real estate, antitrust, labor and employment, employee benefits, and intellectual property. We strive to add value by offering concise reasoning and effective, practical solutions designed to address the myriad business, legal, and regulatory issues that arise in the health care industry.

Our Services

Robinson+Cole’s full array of legal services provided to the health care industry includes:

• Representation in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, debt and equity financings, and other business transactions;
• Representation before state and federal regulatory agencies with respect to investigations, surveys, and certification; reimbursement; certificates of need and licensure; and permit transfers and change of control;
• Representation in civil and criminal litigation;
• Regulatory analysis and audits for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations;
• Development and review of compliance plans;
• Guidance regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and private, third-party reimbursement issues;
• Representation with respect to labor, employment, tax, and not-for-profit issues;
• Implementation of integration strategies;
• Compliance and internal investigations;
• HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act); and
• Health information technology.