Health Care
Health Care
Anne M. Cooper
Kara M. Friedman
Paul A. Gilman
Michael J. Hayes, Sr.
Mitchell J. Melamed
Steven M. Scholl
Judith S. Sherwin
Aronberg Goldgehn's health care attorneys personally provide a broad range of legal services for individuals and organizations in multiple areas 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
• sleep disorder providers
• therapy providers, including physical, occupational and speech therapists
• durable medical equipment suppliers
• home health care 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 centers
• laboratories
• managed care organizations
• medical and dental management organizations
• medical billing companies
• med spas
• stop loss health benefit plans
As a full-service law firm, we are able to provide comprehensive assistance to meet our client's needs. When necessary and appropriate for our health care clients, we also 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:
Health Care Industry Capabilities
Firm attorneys provide comprehensive counsel to a full range of health care providers,
including hospitals, physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers, and management
services organizations (MSOs). Our experience covers the full life cycle of provider
operations, transactions, and compliance.
Regulatory Compliance
We advise clients on federal, state, and local laws governing health care business operations, including fraud and abuse statutes, the Stark Law and state mini-Stark laws, and the Anti-Kickback Statute. Our work also encompasses fee-splitting, corporate practice of medicine, and related operational compliance issues. We represent providers in audits, investigations, and enforcement proceedings involving these and other regulatory matters.
Corporate and Transactional Matters
We assist clients in structuring, forming, and managing business entities to meet legal and operational goals. This includes drafting shareholders agreements, operating agreements, and key commercial contracts and leases. Our attorneys handle all phases of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions for health care businesses.
Non-Profit and Governmental Health Care Providers
We counsel non-profit and state, county and municipal health care providers on complex regulatory, compliance and operational issues. This includes compliance under Section 501(c)(3) and 501(r) of the Internal Revenue Code and with enabling statutes and associated rules. We guide clients through compliance with the Affordable Care Act provisions codified at Section 501 (r), which impose additional requirements on tax-exempt hospitals such as conducting community health needs assessments, adopting financial assistance and emergency care policies, and implementing compliant billing and collection practices. Through proactive counsel, we help clients balance their charitable or public missions with the operational and financial realities of delivering community health services while preserving critical tax and financing benefits.
Real Estate
Counsel and transaction support across the full real estate lifecycle for health care facilities and provider organizations, covering acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, financing, land use, and workouts. Services are structured to align with health care regulatory requirements and operational realities for hospitals, ASCs, medical office buildings, and senior living communities.
Practice Transitions and MSO Structures
We design and implement compliant practice transition models, including physician buy-ins, ownership restructuring, and succession planning. Our team also advises on the formation and operation of MSOs and affiliated arrangements, drafting aligned stock purchase, employment, and management services agreements.
Licensing, Accreditation, and Certification
Our attorneys represent facilities and practitioners in obtaining, maintaining, and defending licensure, certification, and accreditation across multiple states. We regularly interact with health departments, accreditation bodies, and professional boards regarding compliance and corrective action matters.
Employment Counseling and Litigation Support
We provide counsel on all aspects of the employment relationship, including drafting and reviewing physician, employee, and independent contractor agreements. The firm advises on restrictive covenants, non-compete enforcement, employment terminations, and related disputes, with attention to both business continuity and regulatory compliance.
Tax and Employee Benefits
We advise on organizational structures and transactions with federal, state, and local tax implications. Our experience covers employee benefit plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and other tax-sensitive business and ownership models for health care organizations.
Intellectual Property
Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys assist health care professionals and companies in obtaining and protecting patents, trademarks, and proprietary assets. We provide strategic counsel on intellectual property management to align with broader business and regulatory objectives.
CBA Regulatory Committee to Present "Chevron: Whither the Supreme Court and What is the Future?"
03.25.24
Co-Chaired by Judith S. Sherwin, the Chicago Bar Association Regulatory and Compliance Committee will present, "Chevron: Whither the Supreme Court and What is the Future?" on Thursday, March 28.... Read More
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
This Alert addresses a new temporary rule issued by the DOL, which narrows provisions of the FFCRA and provides guidance on others.... 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
