Health Care
Clarity for a Complex, High-Stakes Industry
Health care organizations operate in one of the most heavily regulated and rapidly evolving environments — where compliance obligations, operational demands, and reputational risk are constantly intersecting. Leaders need counsel that understands both the legal landscape and the realities of delivering care in highly scrutinized, high-stakes settings.
Carrington Coleman advises providers, physician groups, health systems, and health care companies on regulatory, operational, transactional, and dispute-related matters. We translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical, actionable guidance — helping organizations navigate risk while continuing to deliver care effectively and efficiently.
Whether addressing investigations, structuring arrangements, or managing disputes, we remain focused on protecting operations and helping organizations move forward with confidence. We understand the pressures facing in-house counsel and executive teams in healthcare — providing practical, legally sound guidance that empowers leaders to navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and focus on what matters most.
Representative Matters
- Regulatory compliance and advisory, including HIPAA, fraud and abuse laws (Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute), corporate practice of medicine (CPOM), telehealth, pharmacy, compounding, and state health care regulations
- Government and internal investigations involving billing practices, reimbursement, compliance issues, and regulatory enforcement
- Physician employment, compensation models, and alignment strategies
- Hospital–physician relationships, joint ventures, clinical integration, and MSO and integrated practice structuring
- Licensing board defense, credentialing, and regulatory enforcement, including Texas Medical Board, Board of Nursing, DEA, and other licensing investigations and proceedings
- Health care transactions, including acquisitions, affiliations, ownership models, operational structuring, and med spa formations
- Dispute resolution involving providers, payors, and third-party stakeholders
- Compliance program development, audits, risk assessments, and internal investigations
- Employment and workforce matters in clinical and administrative settings
- Data privacy, cybersecurity, and breach response in health care environments
How We’ve Helped Clients
- Structured physician groups, med spas, and integrated medical practices to comply with corporate practice of medicine requirements, including management services organization (MSO) arrangements and ownership structures
- Advised physicians, practices, and compounding pharmacies on regulatory requirements involving compounded medications, including semaglutide and peptide therapies
- Defended physicians, nurses, and other licensed professionals in Texas Medical Board, Board of Nursing, DEA, and other regulatory investigations and enforcement matters
- Advised health care organizations on compliance with HIPAA, fraud and abuse laws, and other regulatory requirements, including risk assessments and response to potential breaches
- Structured physician compensation, medical director, and referral arrangements to comply with Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute requirements
- Supported health care clients with transactions, including practice acquisitions, affiliations, joint ventures, and operational structuring
- Advised providers on telehealth and retail medicine ventures, including entity formation, compliance, and operational considerations
- Represented health care providers and related entities in disputes involving payors, reimbursement matters, contractual relationships, and business operations