Laws & Regulations
Experienced Colorado Health Care Law Attorney
The Law Office of Philip M. Bluestein serves the legal needs of medical and other health care practices and professionals in Denver and throughout the state of Colorado.
Health Care providers are practicing in an ever increasing complex statutory and regulatory environment. Today’s providers must be aware of and be in compliance with strict Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations. In addition they must deal with laws and regulations governing medical records and information as well as referrals and relationships.
HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA governs the use and disclosure of PHI (Protected Health Information). Most providers are required to comply with HIPAA and are often faced with patient and non-patient requests for information that could easily lead to HIPAA violations. Knowing how to handle and use Protected Health Information and having a properly trained staff is an essential part of today’s health care practice. Mr. Bluestein can provide you with answers to your questions and help you keep your office in compliance with the requirements of HIPAA.
Stark and Anti-Kickback Laws
Many providers are aware of the “Stark” Law or Regulation which govern referrals where there is a financial relationship between the parties. The Anti-Kickback laws govern payments where there are referrals. Few attorneys, and still fewer providers, understand the complexities of these regulations. Mistakes in these areas can be costly with severe financial and sometimes even criminal penalties. It is important to have an attorney who understands these complex laws and regulations. Mr. Bluestein can help you navigate these laws and regulations and help you structure relationships and transactions so that they comply with the law.
Other Regulatory Issues
Providers are also faced with a host of other laws, regulations, standards and rules that affect their practices. Medicare, Professional Licensing laws and regulations, Laws and Regulations such as OSHA, and facility standards such as those set by JCAHO, are just a few of the areas where providers can quickly become overwhelmed. Mr. Bluestein can assist you with these and other complex issues.
As an experienced health care attorney I can help you and your practice navigate the often complex federal and state laws and regulations such as HIPAA, Stark, Anti-Kickback, and others.
Contact an Experienced Health Care Lawyer Today
Please call my office at 303-880-4998 to schedule an initial consultation. You may also e-mail me directly.
