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Healthcare Attorneys Navigating Regulation, Risk, and Litigation
Our healthcare attorneys help hospitals, physicians, and medical groups manage regulatory compliance, healthcare litigation, and licensing issues. Every aspect of patient care, operations, and administration can carry legal risk. Kirton McConkie’s healthcare attorneys are uniquely positioned to help you navigate this intricate environment.
We have one of the most experienced and comprehensive healthcare law practices in the Intermountain West and have successfully guided the development of healthcare-related legislation favorable to our clients. From malpractice defense to mergers and acquisitions, we offer strategic counsel on HIPAA compliance, malpractice defense, mergers and acquisitions, and medical staff governance.
Our Healthcare Legal Services Include:
- Medical malpractice defense and healthcare litigation
- Physician and professional licensing
- HIPAA privacy and security compliance
- Electronic health records (EHRs)
- Insurance regulations
- Medicare and Medicaid representation
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues
- Risk management and quality assurance
- Workers’ compensation
- Healthcare-related legislation and lobbying
- Bioethical legal issues
- Antitrust and price fixing
- FDA product approval (medical devices and pharmaceuticals)
- Elder abuse claims
- Long-term care and assisted living litigation
- Hospice care
Healthcare Business Services:
- Corporate and financial structuring
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Physician and professional licensing
- Employer health plans and insurance compliance
- Sale and purchase transactions
- Bylaws and contracts
- Consent policies and procedures
- Taxation planning and compliance
- Medical staff governance and credentialing
- Nonprofit legal issues
- Medical device patents and trademarks
- Product licensing
- Practice transitions
Who We Represent
Our healthcare clients include major hospital systems, surgical centers, long-term care facilities, physician groups, and device manufacturers. We’ve represented organizations such as:
- Intermountain Health
- Primary Children’s Medical Center
- BD Medical (Becton Dickinson)
Medical Malpractice Defense
Malpractice lawsuits are a reality in modern healthcare. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, administrator, or facility, Kirton McConkie helps you defend your practice and protect your professional reputation.
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a provider’s care allegedly falls below the standard expected in their specialty, resulting in harm. Claims may involve surgical errors, misdiagnoses, medication mistakes, or poor communication.
Our attorneys help providers:
- Evaluate the validity of claims
- Review records and gather expert opinions
- Build a strong defense strategy
- Manage litigation or resolve disputes
We also offer proactive risk management counsel to reduce the likelihood of future claims.
Medical Device & Drug Liability Defense
Manufacturers, distributors, and healthcare providers involved with medical products face substantial legal risk. Allegations related to product defects, insufficient warnings, or adverse effects can threaten both operations and reputation.
How we help:
- Assess claims and develop custom defense strategies
- Handle scientific discovery and expert testimony
- Represent clients in court, arbitration, or settlement
- Advise on compliance to minimize future liability
Our legal team defends providers in malpractice claims, FDA disputes, and product liability cases, while advising on compliance strategies to reduce future risk.
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