Healthcare Contracts and Disputes
As the cost of health care rises, so does the number of contractual issues and disputes facing medical providers and insurance companies. Doctors, hospitals and insurers find themselves involved in disagreements over employment contracts, licensing, reimbursement policies, disaffiliation and other complex legal issues.
When health care contractual issues aren’t quickly resolved, they can turn into greater problems for the medical providers or facilities involved. What may begin as a simple administrative question can escalate into an employee lawsuit or more a serious claim of a regulatory violation.
The attorneys at Rosenblum Newfield provide legal representation to medical providers in health care contracts and disputes across New York and Connecticut. We have knowledge and experience in contract interpretation and dispute resolution alternatives, including mediation and arbitration. Our firm offers assistance with issues including:
- Employment contract disputes.
- HMO contract disputes.
- Contract issues between health care providers and insurers.
- Some of the common problems that health care professionals encounter which can lead to contractual disputes include:
- Lack of written confirmation of employment conditions such as compensation, and hiring or firing practices.
- Failure to file complete paperwork related to credentialing or licensure.
- Removal from the provider list of a particular insurance carrier or HMO.
- Lack of appropriate Certificate of Need where relevant for hospitals in certain geographic areas.
- Lack of informed patient consent.
- Allegations of discrimination by hospital or practice staff.
If Rosenblum Newfield can be of service with youryou need help with a health care contract or dispute, we can be reached at (212) 888-8001. We handle medical liability litigation and health law cases in New York and Connecticut, with offices in Manhattan, White Plains, NY and Stamford, CT.