NY Healthcare Law Attorneys: Protecting Medical Professionals
Healthcare Law — Legal Services for Medical Professionals
Our firm represents physicians, physician assistants, nurses, surgeons, podiatrists, physical therapists, dentists, oral surgeons, and healthcare providers across New York in the legal matters that affect their practices and careers. Attorney Cook is the author of Protecting Your Practice: A Guide to Healthcare Law in New York, available on Amazon.
Call toll-free: (888) 275-2620. Available 24/7.
Who We Represent
We work with individual practitioners, medical groups, clinics, and healthcare institutions across every specialty. Our clients include primary care physicians, specialists, surgeons, dentists and oral surgeons, podiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, optometrists, chiropractors, and other licensed healthcare providers in New York.
Practice Formation and Business Structure
New York requires most licensed healthcare providers to practice through a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) or a Professional Corporation (PC). We handle the full formation process — articles of organization, operating agreements, Education Department filings, and EIN registration. We also advise on partnership agreements, buy-ins, buy-outs, and practice transitions when providers join or leave a group. Learn more about PLLC formation.
HIPAA Compliance
Every healthcare provider in New York must comply with HIPAA’s Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule. We help practices develop and maintain compliant policies, conduct risk assessments, draft Business Associate Agreements, implement breach response protocols, and train staff on HIPAA requirements. If your practice has experienced a data breach or received a complaint, we can advise on your notification obligations and response strategy.
Medical Malpractice Defense
A malpractice claim threatens your finances, your reputation, and your ability to practice. We defend healthcare providers against malpractice allegations in New York courts, working with your malpractice carrier when applicable. Our approach includes early case assessment, expert witness coordination, aggressive motion practice, and trial defense when necessary. We also advise on risk management strategies to reduce future exposure. Learn more about medical malpractice.
Professional Licensing and Disciplinary Defense
The New York State Education Department’s Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) investigates complaints against licensed healthcare providers. An investigation can lead to charges of professional misconduct, which carry penalties ranging from censure and fines to license suspension or revocation. We represent providers at every stage — from the initial investigation through formal hearings before a hearing panel of the Board of Regents. If you have received a notice from OPD, contact us immediately. Early legal representation can make a significant difference in the outcome.
Healthcare Transactions
We handle the legal side of healthcare business transactions, including practice acquisitions and sales, partnership and shareholder agreements, employment contracts for physicians and mid-level providers, non-compete and restrictive covenant agreements, commercial lease negotiations for medical office space, and credentialing and payer enrollment issues. Whether you are buying into a practice, selling one, or negotiating an employment agreement, we protect your interests.
Billing Disputes and Insurance Matters
Healthcare billing disputes with insurers and government payers can threaten practice revenue. We handle disputes involving claim denials, recoupment demands, audits by Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers, and appeals of adverse payment determinations. We also advise on compliance with New York’s Surprise Bill Law and federal No Surprises Act requirements. Learn more about independent dispute resolution.
Regulatory Compliance
Healthcare providers in New York are subject to oversight by multiple agencies — the Department of Health, the Education Department, the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, and federal agencies including CMS and OIG. We advise on compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute requirements, prescribing regulations, and clinical practice standards. Proactive compliance reduces the risk of investigations, penalties, and license actions.
Prescription and Controlled Substance Issues
New York has strict requirements for prescribing controlled substances, including mandatory use of the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) and I-STOP compliance. Prescribing violations can result in OPD investigation, DEA action, and criminal prosecution. We defend providers facing allegations related to prescribing practices and advise on compliance with New York’s prescribing regulations. Learn more about prescription-related defense.
Additional Healthcare Legal Services
We also handle matters involving informed consent disputes, patient records and privacy complaints, credentialing denials and hospital privilege disputes, scope-of-practice issues, telehealth compliance, corporate practice of medicine doctrine, and healthcare-related employment disputes. Whatever legal issue your practice faces, we can help or connect you with the right resource.
Resources
New York Department of Health — Rules, Regulations, and Laws
Books authored by Attorney Ronald S. Cook
Contact Us
Call toll-free: (888) 275-2620. Available 24/7.
