Main Practice Contacts

Stacy Brainin
+1 214.651.5584


Bill Morrison
+1 214.651.5018


Recent Publications

Efficacious and Safe Drug Labeling Strategies - The Access to Affordable Medicines Act

This article discusses U.S. drug labeling strategies used by brand (also referred to as innovator) and generic pharmaceutical companies, including the most recent proposed drug labeling changes in the Access to Affordable Medicines Act (AAMA). >>

Deadline for Compliance with the HITECH Act Approaching

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the “HITECH Act”) makes significant changes to the privacy and security requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended (“HIPAA”). Group health plans and other covered entities must comply with the HITECH Act by February 17, 2010. >>

New Health Plan Privacy Notice Requirements Under HITECH Act

The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently issued an interim final rule (the “Rule”) under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (“HITECH”) Act explaining the notification requirements for breaches of protected health information that has not been encrypted or destroyed (“Unsecured PHI”). Employer-sponsored health plans should immediately review and revise their HIPAA privacy policies and procedures to ensure that they adequately address the Rule’s requirements for investigating and reporting breaches of Unsecured PHI. The new requirements are effective for breaches occurring on or after September 23, 2009. >>





Health Care

Haynes and Boone’s Health Care Practice attorneys participate in all areas of the health care industry, representing multi-hospital systems, general acute care and specialty hospitals, non-profit hospitals and public hospital districts, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, health maintenance organizations, home health care providers, nursing homes, clinics, physician groups, managed care organizations, and corporations providing services, durable medical equipment, supplies and technology in the medical field.

In addition to the Health Care Practice attorneys, Haynes and Boone has attorneys throughout its practice areas with experience and expertise in the health care industry, including real estate, tax, bankruptcy, litigation, and employment lawyers.

Many of our lawyers are involved in outside activities which enhance their health care industry familiarity.  For example, we currently have attorneys serving on: the board of directors for a charitable foundation that supports a tax-exempt hospital; the board of directors for a dental school; a hospital ethics committee; a hospital human research committee; the board of directors for an AIDS hospice; and the board of directors of a non-profit home care agency.

Through our professional and outside activities we are "in the know" on your business.  We make it a priority to be current on governmental actions both in the state and federal legislatures and at the agency level in order to provide you with the most complete information possible for your business decision making.

Helping You Take Quick Action
Health care issues often call for fast action, and we pride ourselves on our responsiveness and “can do” attitude.  With almost 550 attorneys in ten offices in the United States and two international offices in Mexico City and Moscow, we can move quickly to help you whenever and wherever a problem arises.

Experience that Gets Things Right the First Time

Our experiences blanket a broad range of health care industry business and professional needs including:

Mergers, Acquisitions and Similar Transactions

  • Hospital Exchanges
  • Physician Practices
  • Home Health Agencies

Reorganizations/Joint Ventures/New Practices

Compliance Programs

  • Drafting
  • Implementation
  • Audits
  • Counseling

Tax-Exempt Issues

  • Joint Ventures
  • Private Benefits, Private Inurement, Private Use
  • Intermediate Sanctions
  • Non-profit Conversions
  • Charity Care
  • Charitable Foundations

Medicare/Medicaid and Other Government Programs and Appeals

  • Reimbursement
  • Certification
  • Compliance
  • Survey Responses
  • Teaching Hospital Billing

Internal Investigations

Qui Tam Actions, Government Investigations and False Claim Actions

Managed Care Organizations and Contracting

  • Contract Review for Providers
  • Form Development for Payors

Finance

  • Private Placements
  • Loans
  • Public Offerings
  • Asset Securitization
  • Asset-Based Lending
  • Bond Issuances

Licensing and Certification

Employment Contracting/Policies/Litigation 

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation Defense 

Malpractice Litigation Defense 

Management Contracts 

  • Practice Management
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing Facilities
  • Long-Term Acute Hospitals
  • Specialty Units

Physician Recruitment/Contracting/Employment

Provider Credentialing/Peer Review

Patient Treatment Issues

Confidentiality and Medical Records

Emergency Services and Patient Transfers

Provider Networks and Integrated Delivery Systems

Leases

General Operational Matters

FDA

  • Approval of Drugs and Medical Devices
  • Distribution Agreements for FDA Approved Products
  • Regulatory Advice

Experience and creativity are key qualities for success in the constantly changing landscape of health care law. Often the best result comes from collaboration of attorneys with varied experience who together provide the right combination of knowledge and ideas for your business. At Haynes and Boone, our philosophy is to use teamwork to provide our clients with innovative options to the legal opportunities in their business. Our varied experiences enable us to consult with you and then create the best team possible to provide you with answers.