Telemedicine Lawyer for Digital and Mobile Health Companies
Protect Your Company with the Help of an Experienced Telemedicine Lawyer
The popularity of digital and mobile health services exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. While mandatory closures and quarantines limited patients’ ability to visit healthcare providers in person, the need for professional healthcare services remained—and state and federal authorities temporarily eased many of the restrictions on digital and mobile health services. Today, the laws and regulations governing digital and mobile health services are in full force and effect—and are more comprehensive and complex than ever—but the high demand for these services remains. As a result, working with an experienced telemedicine lawyer is critical for digital and mobile health companies involved in all segments of the healthcare industry.
We provide comprehensive legal advice and services for all digital and mobile health providers. Our practice is nationwide in scope, and we focus exclusively on serving clients in the healthcare industry. As a result, we can provide insightful and proactive advice to our clients and take many of the burdens of managing telemedicine compliance off of their shoulders so that they can focus more time and resources on serving their patients and customers.
Our Services for Digital and Mobile Health Companies
Each telemedicine lawyer at Concierge Healthcare Attorneys, LLC has extensive experience advising digital and mobile health companies and other clients on issues that are both specific and non-specific to telemedicine. Our services for digital and mobile health companies include:
Telemedicine Compliance Needs Assessments
A critical first step toward effectively managing telemedicine compliance is understanding an organization’s specific compliance obligations. While there are many laws and regulations that apply across the board, gaining a clear and comprehensive understanding of an organization’s specific compliance obligations requires a thorough telemedicine compliance needs assessment. We work closely with our clients to understand the unique aspects of their operations and then assess their compliance obligations in areas including (but not limited to):
- Charity care programs
- Healthcare billing
- Informed consent compliance
- Marketing telemedicine and telehealth services
- Physician contracts and fee-sharing arrangements
- Patient data privacy
- Patient intake and registration compliance
Along with these healthcare-specific issues, we assist with assessing our clients’ needs in other areas. From insurance coverage to employment-related matters, we help our clients understand what they need to do and what they can do to mitigate their risk effectively on an ongoing basis.
Telemedicine Compliance Program Development
Once we clearly understand your company’s needs, we will shift our focus to developing a comprehensive set of compliance policies and procedures. These policies and procedures will reflect your company’s specific risks and be designed to facilitate effective implementation at all levels and in all areas of your company’s operations.
In particular, a custom-tailored approach is critical for healthcare compliance. Authorities such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expect to see that companies are addressing the specific patient-related risks that their operations entail rather than simply taking a cookie-cutter approach to compliance. Each telemedicine lawyer at our firm has worked with numerous companies to help them develop policies and procedures that are effective and capable of withstanding scrutiny from state and federal authorities.
Telemedicine Compliance Program Implementation and Training
Regardless of how custom-tailored and comprehensive a telemedicine compliance program may be, it will be useless if it sits on a shelf. Implementation is critical, and yet this is a step that frequently goes overlooked.
We assist our clients with all aspects of implementing their telemedicine compliance programs. This includes negotiating and renegotiating contracts and adopting new technologies and procedural safeguards. We also assist with training our clients’ personnel, developing and presenting training sessions that focus on providing individual employees with the specific information they need to maintain compliance.
Internal Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
Beyond developing and implementing telemedicine compliance programs, digital and mobile health companies must also monitor and enforce compliance continuously. They must be able to identify any issues or oversights before they lead to problems, and they must impose discipline as necessary to prevent recurrent compliance failures while also demonstrating a due commitment to effective compliance management.
These steps require not only a clear understanding of the company’s telemedicine compliance program but also a clear understanding of the relevant employment laws and awareness of any pertinent legal developments. As a result, most companies lack the resources they need to take these steps independently. We provide ongoing assistance with compliance management and are constantly monitoring for legal developments that necessitate updates to our clients’ telemedicine compliance programs.
General Corporate and Healthcare Compliance
In addition to helping our clients manage effective telemedicine-specific compliance programs, we provide general corporate and healthcare compliance representation. From observing the formalities required to preserve the corporate veil to managing HIPAA compliance, there is much more to protecting digital and mobile health companies’ assets and owners in today’s world.
We also take a highly custom-tailored approach here. Business entities have different needs, and other risks call for various solutions. When you work with the Concierge Healthcare Attorneys, LLC team, you can feel confident knowing that you have all of the insights you need to make informed decisions about your company’s legal needs.
Telemedicine Investigations and Defense
Compliance is just part of what we do. We also represent companies and their owners during telemedicine investigations and enforcement proceedings at the state and federal levels. We have significant experience dealing with a wide range of state and federal authorities on behalf of our clients—from state medical boards and other licensing authorities to HHS and its federal law enforcement partners.
A proactive approach is critical when facing any inquiry or enforcement proceeding. Particularly when there are concerns regarding patient safety or the need to recover improperly obtained funds, state and federal authorities can—and do—move quickly. If you need defense counsel for a telemedicine investigation or enforcement proceeding, a telemedicine attorney from our firm can get to work immediately. We can intervene to slow down the process, ensure that we clearly understand the issues at hand, and then use our experience to execute a targeted defense strategy focused on achieving a favorable resolution as quickly and quietly as possible.
We Help Digital and Mobile Health Companies Help Patients and Healthcare Providers
In today’s world, digital and mobile health companies play a critical role in many types of patient care. We work with companies that serve patients directly and provide healthcare providers with applications, services, and support through telemedicine practices. The digital and mobile health companies we represent work with healthcare providers, including (but not limited to):
- Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities
- Mental health providers
- Physician-owned practices
- Rural health facilities
- Urgent care centers
We also work directly with these (and other) healthcare providers. As a full-service law firm focused exclusively on healthcare, we understand what it takes to maintain and demonstrate compliance in all industry segments.
What It’s Like to Work With Our Telemedicine Law Firm
In many ways, our practice is the legal equivalent of telemedicine. We work with our clients remotely, providing the advice they need when they need it. Each telemedicine lawyer at our firm is available 24/7, and we prioritize same-day communications because we know that our clients can’t (and don’t want to) wait for the insights they need to make informed decisions.
Founding attorney Barney Cohen leads our boutique healthcare law practice. Barney has been practicing healthcare law for more than 40 years. After serving as counsel to hospitals and healthcare systems, Barney served as counsel to the American Medical Association (AMA) before founding his practice. As a result, he offers a wealth of in-depth and practical insights for telemedicine companies and other entities. Barney works directly with all of our clients, leading our small but competent team as we develop and execute efficient and effective legal solutions for our clients.
Working with our firm starts with scheduling a free consultation. Once you get in touch, we will arrange for you to speak with an experienced telemedicine lawyer as soon as possible. During this consultation, we will answer your questions and provide the necessary information to determine your next steps. Then, we will offer any assistance that your organization needs.
Speak with an Experienced Telemedicine Lawyer for Free Today
To learn more about our telemedicine law practice and our representation of digital and mobile health companies, contact us to arrange your free consultation. We represent healthcare clients nationwide and can provide immediate legal advice and representation if necessary. Call 312-804-1739 or tell us how we can reach you online to schedule an appointment at Concierge Healthcare Attorneys, LLC today.