Staten Island Healthcare Lawyer

Healthcare Attorney Serving Staten Island, NY

Staten Island's healthcare community includes physician practices, dental offices, urgent care centers, home health agencies, and specialty providers serving the borough's population. Many Staten Island providers operate as solo practitioners or small group practices that face the same regulatory obligations as larger health systems but with fewer compliance resources.

Agarunov Law Firm provides healthcare law services for Staten Island providers and healthcare businesses. We handle practice formation and structuring, regulatory compliance, HIPAA, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback analysis, managed care issues, and practice transactions.

Our Financial District office is accessible from Staten Island via the Staten Island Ferry and the SIR to our Financial District office. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your healthcare law needs.

Healthcare Law Services for Staten Island Providers

Practice Formation and Structuring

Staten Island providers forming or restructuring practices must comply with New York's corporate practice doctrine. We form professional corporations, PLLCs, and management companies that meet regulatory requirements while supporting your operational goals.

Regulatory Compliance

Staten Island providers need compliance programs that address billing accuracy, HIPAA requirements, and the specific regulatory obligations applicable to their specialty and practice setting.

HIPAA Privacy and Security

Staten Island healthcare providers must comply with HIPAA's Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule. We advise on HIPAA compliance programs, business associate agreements, breach response procedures, and the intersection of HIPAA with New York's additional privacy requirements. Providers who handle electronic health records need particular attention to security safeguards.

Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Compliance

Federal fraud and abuse laws restrict financial relationships between healthcare providers. The Stark Law prohibits physician self-referrals for designated health services, and the Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits offering or receiving anything of value in exchange for referrals. Staten Island providers who share office space, employ other providers, or participate in joint ventures need to structure these arrangements carefully. We analyze existing and proposed arrangements for compliance.

Healthcare Transactions

Staten Island healthcare providers buying or selling practices face unique transaction issues including patient record transfers, payor contract assignments, credentialing, and regulatory approvals. We handle the full transaction process from due diligence through closing, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with all applicable requirements.

Managed Care and Payor Contracting

Staten Island providers who participate in managed care networks negotiate contracts that affect reimbursement rates, administrative requirements, and dispute resolution. We review managed care agreements, negotiate improved terms where possible, and advise on payor disputes and appeals.

What Staten Island Healthcare Providers Should Know

Staten Island healthcare providers operate in a market with fewer competitors than other boroughs, but face the same regulatory complexity. Solo practitioners and small group practices make up a significant portion of the borough's provider community, and these practices need efficient compliance solutions that match their scale.

Staten Island providers considering retirement or practice transition should begin planning well in advance. Healthcare practice sales involve patient notification requirements, record retention obligations, payor contract assignments, and credentialing transfers that take time to complete properly.

Home health agencies on Staten Island face DOH regulatory requirements around initial licensure, ongoing surveys, and change of ownership that require specialized legal guidance.

Why Staten Island Providers Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm provides healthcare law services for Staten Island providers and healthcare businesses.

• Practice formation and structuring compliant with New York's corporate practice doctrine
• Regulatory compliance programs including HIPAA, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute
• Healthcare transactions including practice sales, acquisitions, and mergers
• Accessible from Staten Island via Staten Island Ferry and the SIR to our Financial District office
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey

How We Work With Healthcare Clients

• Step 1: Consultation. We discuss your practice, your legal needs, and the regulatory issues that apply to your situation. This consultation is free.
• Step 2: Assessment. We evaluate the regulatory framework applicable to your practice and identify compliance gaps or transaction requirements.
• Step 3: Implementation. We form entities, draft agreements, develop compliance programs, or manage transactions based on your specific needs.
• Step 4: Ongoing Support. We remain available for regulatory questions, contract reviews, compliance updates, and future transactions.