We are well versed in the regulatory environment with respect to establishing ASCs, and in all aspects of their operational and legal needs post-establishment. Garfunkel Wild regularly counsels ASC clients in connection with:
- Fraud and abuse issues, including compliance with the Stark law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and ASC safe harbors
- ASC development
- Joint-ventures with physicians, hospitals or health systems
- Buying and selling of equity interests in ASCs
- Certificate of Need and licensure issues
- HIPAA compliance, including HIPAA privacy and breach notification issues
- Compliance with Medicare Conditions for Coverage and Conditions of Participation
- Medicare, Medicaid and private pay audits and appeals
- Contractual and transactional arrangements
- Operations, corporate governance, structural issues, and compliance policies
- HR and employee issues