Arizona Health Care Law Attorney

The fast pace and complex activities of health care organizations and providers presents a complex and unique set of legal issues that can seem like a daunting and insurmountable obstacle. However, with the assistance of a dedicated and experienced attorney who is familiar with all of these legal issues, this difficult and confusing time in your life can be alleviated and reduced significantly.

The always changing industry of health care requires an attorney who is knowledgeable in the field and is committed to staying on top of the current avenues available to provide you with the best representation possible. The legal issues arising in this field are so numerous and pervasive that they often touch on a variety of legal practice areas and require representation from an expert attorney who is familiar with how to integrate these issues into a coherent and successful resolution.

When dealing with these complex issues, it is imperative that your representation provides prompt and personal service to ensure effective communication to all of the involved parties.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE DEFENSE:
Mr. Chelle represents professionals who have had their license threatened with a complaint, investigation, revocation, suspension or other administrative action. If you are under investigation or have been contacted by a licensing boardit is imperative that you have legal representation to preserve your rights.  Legal counsel can be provided in regards to applications, complaints, investigations, self-reports and substance abuse diversion programs.

  • Do you need an attorney?
  • Have you received notice of a licensing board investigation?
  • Have you been charged with a crime and have to report it to your board?
  • Are you having trouble getting licensed?
  • Have you been accused of substance abuse or diversion?

MEDICAL PEER REVIEW DEFENSE:  The peer review process can lead to supervision of patient care, suspension or revocation of hospital privileges.  Mr. Chelle can provide legal counsel during the peer review process that aids in allowing the physician to avoid permanent discipline.  Many peer review proceedings are initiated in bad faith and he can assist the physician in identifying whether the peer review is a sham based upon:

  • Financial Concerns
  • Political Conflicts
  • Personality Struggles

PHYSICIAN CONTRACT REVIEW: Health care provider contracts are complicated documents that must cover a wide range of complex issues.  It is prudent that any health care provider has a new employment agreement reviewed before it is executed.  Guidance for contracts provisions include:

  • Termination Provisions
  • Professional Liability Coverage
  • Compensation and Financial Incentives (RVU)
  • Restrictive Covenants and Non-Competes

With practical experience working for and with health care organizations and providers, our attorneys have a unique understanding of the complex legal challenges facing health care providers. A significant portion of our practice is dedicated to drafting, reviewing and litigating contract matters, including physician employment agreements, nursing contracts, physician recruitment agreements, in addition to, other contracts and agreements entered into between health care providers and professionals. Our attorneys will assist you with:

  • Compliance
  • Mediation and Arbitration
  • Contract Disputes
  • Medical Staff Relations
  • Contract Review
  • Physician Practices
  • Disciplinary Matters
  • Productivity Based Employment Agreements (RVU)
  • Employment Agreements
  • Professional Licensing
  • Fraud and Abuse
  • Recruitment
  • Health Care Business Transactions
  • Transactional Work
  • Labor And Employment

Recent projects include:

  • Implementing a productivity-based compensation structure based on work relative value units (wRVU) for a multi-specialty employed physician network.
  • Drafting and reviewing physician employment agreements (employed, private practice and loan forgiveness).
  • Ensuring health care organizations are in compliance with rules of regulatory agencies, company policies and procedures, standards of accrediting bodies, coding procedures and that behavior in the organization meets the organization’s Standards of Conduct.
  • Establishing and monitoring business processes to ensure effective and efficient clinical operations.
  • Educating and addressing issues related to contract administration and practice management with physicians and office staff.
  • Coordinating physician recruitment activities and contract negotiations with physician candidates.