Health Care
With more than 50 years of combined experience working in the health care industry our team knows how to provide insightful and innovative counseling. We provide ongoing representation on regulatory and legislative matters affecting Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers. Our team also has extensive background in defending health care providers in litigation matters and our thoughtful preparation has proven success.
Types of Clients We Serve
- Physicians
- Dentists
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Nurses and nurse practitioners
- Hospitals
- Nursing home administrators
- Chiropractors
- Home health agencies
- Hospices
- Intermediate care facilities
- Community based residential facilities
- Residential care centers for children and group homes
The team has represented numerous hospital-based physicians in connection with the negotiation of exclusive contracts. We take a creative approach to draft and review employment contracts, including restrictive covenant provisions, as well as assist in the formation of entities to facilitate the operation of ambulatory surgery centers and other joint venture opportunities with hospitals. Additionally, we have extensive experience in connection with the purchase and sale of medical and dental practices. Our team has been involved with numerous third-party payor contracts and has negotiated many leases for medical and dental offices.
We also work with providers and suppliers with the development and implementation of corporate compliance programs and provide representation and counsel to clients experiencing both State and Federal investigations alleging Medicaid and/or Medicare fraud.
We represent health care providers in professional liability and medical malpractice lawsuits, and defend these providers in regulatory actions and licensure investigations.
Practice Chair
News & Events
- Davis|Kuelthau’s Breakfast Briefing SeriesSeptember 21, 2022 - Events
- 30 Davis|Kuelthau Attorneys Honored by The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 GuideAugust 18, 2022 - Press Releases
- Business Email Compromise: What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself and Your ClientsFebruary 3, 2022 - Events
- Attorney Alec Dobson’s Article was Published by MondaqSeptember 21, 2021 - In the News
- 32 Davis|Kuelthau Attorneys Honored by The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 GuideAugust 19, 2021 - Press Releases
- Attorney Alec Dobson Named Chair of Davis|Kuelthau’s Health Care Industry TeamMarch 18, 2021 - In the News Press Releases
- Davis|Kuelthau Recognized as One of 2021’s “Best Law Firms”November 5, 2020 - Press Releases
- 30 Davis|Kuelthau Attorneys Honored by The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 GuideAugust 20, 2020 - Press Releases
- Waukesha County Business Alliance’s Key Industries for Wisconsin in 2020 and BeyondNovember 7, 2019 - Events
- Davis|Kuelthau Recognized as One of 2020’s “Best Law Firms”November 1, 2019 - Press Releases
Publications
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U.S. Supreme Court Allows Nursing Home Vaccination Mandate
January 13, 2022 -
CMS Plans Enforcement, Sets New Deadlines for COVID Vaccination Mandate
December 30, 2021 -
Vaccination Mandate for Nursing Homes is Revived, for Now, in Wisconsin
December 16, 2021 -
Ruling Puts Vaccination Mandate for Nursing Homes on Hold
December 3, 2021 -
What’s Next for Employers: OSHA’s Vaccine and Testing Mandate
November 17, 2021 -
Nursing Homes Must Vaccinate Staff by January 4
November 4, 2021 -
New CMS Regulation Will Require Vaccination for Nursing Home Staff
August 24, 2021 -
U.S. Bill Would Require More Staffing and Curtail Arbitration in Nursing Homes
August 17, 2021 -
CMS Reinstates Per-day Fines for Noncompliance in Long-term Care
August 2, 2021 -
CDC and CMS Issue New Guidance for Testing, Indoor Visitation, Dining, and Communal Activities at Nursing Homes
May 3, 2021