Aronberg Goldgehn’s health care attorneys personally provide a broad range of legal services for individuals and organizations in virtually every aspect of the health care industry.  Our attorneys are nationally recognized for their expertise in health care law.

We represent a diverse group of health care businesses, including:

  • medical and dental practices

  • self-funded health insurance plans and third party administrators

  • ancillary service providers

  • sleep disorder providers

  • therapy providers, including physical, occupational and speech therapists

  • durable medical equipment suppliers

  • home healthcare providers, including, nursing and custodial care providers

  • retail and wholesale pharmacy providers

  • nursing home owners and operators

  • assisted living facilities

  • diagnostic imaging centers

  • ambulatory surgery treatment centers

  • laboratories

  • managed care organizations

  • medical and dental management organizations

  • billing companies

  • hospitals

  • stop loss health benefit plans

As a full-service law firm, we are able to provide a comprehensive analysis of a client’s needs.  When necessary and appropriate for our health care clients, we work closely with attorneys in other practice areas within the firm, such as corporate and employment matters, tax planning, ERISA planning, real estate, and litigation.  We are keenly aware of the issues encountered in the business of health care, and make it our business to find personal solutions for each client.

We regularly counsel clients in the following areas:

Regulatory Compliance
We have significant expertise in fraud and abuse, self referral (Stark) and other federal, state and local statutes and regulations affecting health care business, including fee-splitting and corporate practice of medicine issues

Self-Funded Health Benefit Plans
We represent numerous self-funded health benefit plans throughout the country in preparation of plan documents, subrogation, recovery, and exclusionary matters.

General Corporate Representation 
We regularly counsel our clients in connection with the structure, formation and operation of business entities.  We also draft shareholders agreements and operating agreements for our health care provider clients.  We draft and review all contracts and leases applicable to health care businesses, including contracts between providers, institutions, and managed care organizations.  Our representation also encompasses preparation of private offering documentation.

Professional License and Accreditation 
We represent providers in connection with licensure and accreditation matters, including representation of providers in all licensure actions. 

Employer/Employee and Personnel Matters
Our health care lawyers counsel clients in connection with all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including the preparation and review of employment and independent contractor agreements, as well as the enforcement or defense of restrictive covenants and other employment termination issues

Mergers, Sales and Acquisitions
We handle all aspects of the sale or purchase process. 

Practice Transitions 
We structure and document practice buy-in arrangements, including stock purchase agreements, shareholders agreements and employment agreements.

Taxation
We advise health care clients on Federal, State and local tax matters, including the structuring of business organizations, employee benefit plans and deferred compensation.

HIPAA Regulatory Issues
We regularly provide clients with guidance on HIPAA and other privacy issues,  including the preparation of policies and procedures and associated compliance manuals.

Counseling and Formation of Physician Networks, PHO’s, IPA’s, MSO’s
We have significant experience counseling on the formation of various organizations and cutting edge structures. We employ creative thinking and an extensive knowledge of the various laws and regulations impacting health care to create solutions.

Intellectual Property
Our intellectual property attorneys are experienced in assisting medical device companies, doctors, and other medical professionals in obtaining patents on their inventions and protecting trademarks covering those products and businesses.

CBA Regulatory Committee to Present "Let's Be Transparent About the Corporate Transparency Act"
01.22.24

Please join Judith S. Sherwin on Thursday, January 25 for "Let's Be Transparent About the Corporate Transparency Act" presented by Pia Angelikis, VP, Cogency Group, Government Relations and Legal Research.... Read More


Judith S. Sherwin to Host Long Term Care Issues Webinar
03.20.23

As Co-Chair of the CBA Regulatory & Compliance Committee, Judy will host the committee's upcoming webinar.... Read More


United States Supreme Court Weighs in On Defending Doctors Who Prescribe Opioid Medications
07.08.22

On June 27, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Ruan v. United States, overturning the separate convictions of two doctors under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 841 (the "Act").... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Continues Streak as Best Law Firm in Four Practice Areas
11.04.21

Aronberg Goldgehn has once again been named a Best Law Firm in the metropolitan Chicago area.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Adds Noted Health Care Attorney Judith S. Sherwin to Firm's Chicago Office
08.30.21

Full-service law firm Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to announce the addition of Judith S. Sherwin to the firm's Chicago office.... Read More


35 Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Honored as Leading and Emerging Lawyers in 2021 Lists
02.09.21

Leading Lawyers Network recognizes 35 Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys in the 2021 Leading and Emerging Lawyer lists.... Read More


Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
01.29.21

Aronberg Goldgehn congratulates its 18 attorneys that have been selected to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Recognized as a 2021 Chicago Best Law Firm in Four Practice Areas
11.12.20

U.S. News & World Report names the firm a Best Law Firm in the areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses, Family, Real Estate and Health Care.... Read More


Employment Law Trending Now - The DOL Issues a New Temporary Rule, Effective Immediately, Narrowing Provisions of the FFCRA and Providing Guidance on Others
09.15.20

This Alert addresses a new temporary rule issued by the DOL, which narrows provisions of the FFCRA and provides guidance on others.... Read More


Maryam Arfeen Appointed to Illinois State Bar Association's Newly Formed Special Committee on Racial Inequality
07.22.20

The Committee was created to provide guidance, coordination, prioritization and accountability of the ISBA structure to advance racial equality.... Read More


Twenty-Nine Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Illinois Leading Lawyers
07.08.20

Anderson, Bannon, Brodsky, Christman, De Preter, Frank, Garmisa, Gilman, Hanekamp, Hayes, Holisky, J. Johnson, Lazzara, Lichtenstein, Melamed, Morris, T. Nelson, C. Niro, B. Niro, Robertson, Schlifke, Scholl, Sciaccotta, Sodikoff, Stark, Warren, Wernick, Zaban and Zaslavsky named Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Six Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
07.08.20

Staci Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers and Lindsay P. Lollio have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2020 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.29.20

Staci Balbirer, Amy Gibson, Ben Haskin, David Johnson, Lindsay Lollio, Tim Nelson and Chris Niro have been named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Jim Christman and Lindsay Lollio Obtain Defense Verdict in Professional Negligence Trial
08.21.19

The successful verdict followed a two-week jury trial in Cook County, Ill.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr With Its 2019 Inspiration Award
08.15.19

Rebecca accepted the award at the Fourth Annual Inspiration Award Reception hosted by the Aronberg Goldgehn Women's Initiative.... Read More


Paul Gilman, Jerry Holisky, Elizabeth Lazzara and Sheri Zaban Named in the Best Lawyers in America 2020 Edition
08.15.19

Lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America© publication were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 146 practice areas.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Obtains Judgment on Behalf of ERISA Claimant
08.09.19

Jim Christman and Ben Haskin obtained summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, on behalf of a former physician who filed suit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.... Read More


Paul Gilman, Elizabeth Lazzara and Sharon Zaban Named to "Crain's 2019 Notable Gen X Leaders in Law" List
06.04.19

Paul Gilman, Elizabeth Lazzara and Sharon Zaban have been named on "Crain's 2019 Notable Gen X Leaders in Law" list, published in the June 3 edition of Crain's Chicago Business.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women Attorneys Volunteer at Sarah's Circle
05.03.19

On April 24, 2019, a group of Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative members volunteered at Sarah's Circle in Chicago's Uptown Community, providing dinner service for their residents... Read More


Elizabeth Lazzara and John Sciaccotta Serving as Campaign Vice Chairs for the 2019 Investing in Justice Campaign
04.26.19

The Investing in Justice Campaign raises much-needed funds for pro bono and legal aid services in the Chicago area.... Read More


Twenty-Three Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers in Illinois
03.20.19

Anderson, Bannon, Brodsky, Christman, Frank, Garmisa, Gilman, Hanekamp, Hayes, Holisky, Johnson, Lazzara, Lichtenstein, Melamed, Morris, Robertson, Schlifke, Scholl, Sciaccotta, Sodikoff, Stark, Zaban and Zaslavsky named Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.19.19

Staci Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2019 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Staci Balbirer, Amy Gibson, Ben Haskin, David Johnson, Amber LaFevers, Lindsay Lollio and Tim Nelson Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.24.19

No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Illinois are named to Rising Stars.... Read More


Staci Balbirer, David Johnson Jr. and Lindsay Lollio Named Members of Aronberg Goldgehn
01.21.19

Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa has named Staci Balbirer, David A. Johnson Jr. and Lindsay P. Lollio as Members of the firm, effective January 1, 2018.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors Sarah Alter With Its 2018 Inspiration Award
08.17.18

Sarah Alter, President and CEO of the Network of Executive Women (NEW), accepted the award at the Third Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Hosting the Legal Netlink Alliance's Spring 2018 Meeting
04.30.18

On May 17, 2018, the Legal Netlink Alliance will kick off its 2018 Spring meeting with a cocktail reception in the offices of Aronberg Goldgehn.... Read More


ERISA Alert - New Regulations Concerning Notices of Adverse Benefit Determination on an EOB for Medical Payments
04.26.18

The Department of Labor issued final regulations that revise the claims procedure regulations under ERISA for employee benefit plans providing disability benefits, and notices of adverse benefit determinations require new disclosures.... Read More


Five Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.30.18

Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2018 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Twenty Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.30.18

Twenty-one Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys have been named Leading Lawyers for 2018 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Jim Christman Has Joined Aronberg Goldgehn as a Member
03.02.18

James A. Christman has joined Aronberg Goldgehn as a Member. He represents clients in both litigation and transactional matters, with much of his work focused on services for medical professionals.... Read More


Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.24.18

Staci L. Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named "Rising Stars" by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors Businesswoman Rowena Zimmers With Its 2017 Inspiration Award
10.17.17

Rowena Zimmers accepted Aronberg Goldgehn's 2017 Inspiration Award at its 2nd Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More


Amy Gibson Named in Crain's List of The Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago
08.01.17

Aronberg Goldgehn Member Amy M. Gibson has been listed in Crain's Custom Media's inaugural edition of The Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago.... Read More


Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.27.17

Eighteen of the firm's members have been named Leading Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 5 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More


Four Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.26.17

Amy Gibson, Julie Johnson, Tim Nelson and Amber LaFevers have been named Emerging Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 2 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More


Health Law Update - Hospital's Suspension of Physician's Privileges Was Improper Due to Its Failure to Follow Procedure Contained in Its Medical Staff Bylaws
04.26.17

Reversing the trial court, the Fourth District Appellate Court determined that the hospital's failure to comply with its bylaws was not harmless error.... Read More


David Johnson Co-Presenting "Starting and Running a Home Based Small Business"
04.24.17

On May 2, 2017, Aronberg Goldgehn attorney David A. Johnson Jr. will be co-presenting "Starting and Running a Home Based Small Business," a workshop offered by The Law Project.... Read More


David Johnson Presenting on Corporate Structures at the Chicago Inventors Organization's Pro Bono Law Evening
04.12.17

Aronberg Goldgehn attorney David A. Johnson Jr. will be presenting at The Chicago Inventors Organization's "Pro Bono Law Evening" on April 25, 2017.... Read More


David Johnson Joins Aronberg Goldgehn's Business Law & Transactions Group
03.23.17

David Johnson Jr. is a general business attorney who represents growing companies and medical practices throughout Illinois and Wisconsin in all stages of operation, including in unique and complex transactions.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Sponsoring the 18th Annual Illinois Bar Foundation Gala
09.07.16

Aronberg Goldgehn is honored to be the Northern Illinois University Fellowship Sponsor for the Illinois Bar Foundation's 2016 Gala, where Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will be presented with the 2016 Distinguished Award for Excellence.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Hosts Its Inaugural Inspiration Award Luncheon
08.01.16

Ulta Beauty General Counsel Jodi Caro Honored With the 2016 Inspiration Award... Read More


HIPAA Update - Long-Awaited Phase 2 HIPAA Audits Now Begin
03.23.16

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights is beginning Phase 2 of HIPAA audits for covered entities and business associates. The much anticipated 2016 program will consist of both desk and on-site audits.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Appoints New Practice Group Chairs
07.29.15

Nate Lichtenstein and Amy Rapoport Gibson Will Lead the Commercial Litigation Group; Paul Gilman and Tim Nelson, Business Law & Transactions... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Ranked No. 1 for Having the Highest Percentage of Women Associates Among Illinois' Largest Firms
07.14.15

Chicago Lawyer magazine' has published the results of its annual diversity survey of the largest law firms in Illinois, and Aronberg Goldgehn has been ranked No. 1 in one analysis of the statistics.... Read More


HIPAA Update - A Summary of Recent HIPAA Changes
01.15.15

It has been more than a decade since most providers first undertook HIPAA privacy compliance efforts. Since then, many new rules and regulations have been enacted. This alert provides a summary of recent HIPPA changes.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Illinois
01.12.15

Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank and Blooma Stark have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers; Amber N. LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson named ‘Rising Stars.'... Read More


Legal Netlink Alliance Spring General Meeting Held in Chicago
05.16.14

On May 16, Legal Netlink Alliance held its Spring General Meeting at the Standard Club in Chicago.... Read More


Amber LaFevers, Tim Nelson and Amy Gibson Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.13.14

Amber LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson have been designated as Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Health Care Law Update - New Law Exempts Physicians, Dentists and Other Professionals From Red Flag Rules
12.21.10

Under the recently enacted Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010, most physicians, dentists and other professionals will no longer be defined as "creditors" under the "Red Flag Rules."... Read More