Healthcare Law Practice in Knoxville, TN
The multidisciplinary healthcare law attorneys at Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC provide legal services to a wide variety of service providers and healthcare entities, including physicians and surgeons, hospitals, diagnostic centers, and nursing homes.
Our health law practitioners understand the day-to-day administrative and clinical issues and related legal dilemmas associated with the modern practice of medicine. We are well-equipped to provide management, transactional, regulatory, and litigation advice and representation for the broad range of healthcare professionals in the region. We have extensive experience defending healthcare providers in matters ranging from medical malpractice actions to professional business litigation and regulatory actions.
Our firm also offers assistance to industry providers in healthcare employment issues, healthcare transactions and individual, and entity regulatory issues.
Contact Our Knoxville, Tri-Cities, and Chattanooga Healthcare Law Attorneys
We represent clients throughout middle and eastern Tennessee. Call us today at (865) 737-2784 to schedule an initial consultation. We offer flexible rates and billing arrangements in many of our practice areas.
Meeting Operational Healthcare Challenges Head-on
Operational challenges, left unaddressed, can threaten the stability and future of a medical practice.
Dedicated to Your Case Meet The Healthcare Law Team
Healthcare Law’s Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Because the healthcare industry is one of the most complex and highly regulated sectors today, Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC is committed to staying up-to-date on emerging issues that may potentially affect our clients’ interests.
Patient safety and quality improvement issues remain at the forefront of the healthcare industry. However, managed care and insurance issues present a growing challenge for medical practices and individual practitioners.
Our legal team is versed in corporate compliance matters related to state and federal programs, including Medicaid and Medicare. We also provide advice regarding HIPPA and HITECH requirements, standards, and compliance, to help protect practices from costly violations.
We can also assist with developing and implementing compliance-focused processes and systems, perform gap assessments, and make recommendations for process improvement.
Honoring a Legacy of Trust & Strength What Sets Us Apart?
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Strategic & Tenacious RepresentationLegal challenges require sharp strategy and unwavering commitment. We approach every case with meticulous preparation and relentless advocacy to help you move forward with confidence.
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Proven Experience, Trusted ResultsWith decades of combined legal experience, our team has successfully guided countless clients through complex legal matters. We bring the knowledge and dedication needed to fight for the best possible outcome.
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Client-Centered AdvocacyYour case isn’t just another file—it’s your future. At HDC Law, we take a personalized approach, crafting strategies tailored to your unique situation and goals.
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Comprehensive Legal RepresentationNo matter your legal challenge, we have you covered. From personal injury and family law to healthcare law and business litigation, our firm provides skilled representation across a broad range of practice areas.
Healthcare Entities and Physician Practice Representation
The complexities of organizing, managing and growing a medical practice often require the assistance of a professional legal team that focuses on healthcare law. Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC provides a comprehensive suite of legal services related to the operational aspects of providing medical care, diagnostics, and treatment services.
Our healthcare law division draws on business, human resources and healthcare knowledge to provide advice and representation for healthcare providers of all sizes and scopes. Services include assistance with practice creation, administration and operation, establishing and implementing policy and procedure structures, and electronic medical records systems. We also provide assistance with physician extender and medical staff issues, including contract negotiation, counseling, and problem resolution.
Other practice representation services include:
- Medical Practice Creation, Administration, and Operation
- Creation, administration, compliance, and operation of policies and procedures, including physician extender care providers
- Electronic medical records (including creation, administration, compliance and operation)
- Medical Practice Contracts
- Medical Practice Separation
- Hospital/Medical Staff Counseling
- Hospital/Medical Staff Issues
- Hospital Policies and Procedures
- Healthcare Licensure and Institutional Privileges Advocacy
- Certificates of Need and Other State Licensing Matters
- Medical Practice Mergers and Acquisitions, Sales, Expansions and Financing
- Specialized Medical Enterprises/Ventures such as Diagnostic Imaging Centers, Ambulatory Surgery Centers
- Contract Review and Negotiation, including Institutional, Individual and Physician Practices
- Healthcare Fraud and Abuse/Compliance
- Healthcare Real Estate Transactions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Labor and Employment
- Medical Recalls and Liability
- Patient Safety and Quality Assurance